By Olivia Condous
The Labor Party has partnered with Moorabool Shire Council to pledge funding for upgrades to Federation Park in Darley.
Labor will provide $400,000 to fund improvements to the park area, if they are elected in the seat of Hawke in the upcoming federal election.
The pledged funding includes a $200,000 commitment from the Moorabool Shire Council to progress the upgrade works.
According to a media release from the Labor Party, Federation Park has been selected for the funding as future upgrades will benefit the Darley community by encouraging residents to become more involved in their local community and get active.
The funding will go towards traffic, pedestrian, parking and play space improvements, as well as the replacement of the amenities building.
Labor party candidate for Hawke Sam Rae said the funding pledge aimed to help locals make the most out of their own community and deliver a better life for families in Darley.
“I have heard firsthand of the need for open space improvements in Darley and
Bacchus Marsh, and residents here deserve access to world-class facilities,” Mr Rae said.
“That’s why an Albanese Labor Government will get on with the job of upgrading Federation Park.”
