By Olivia Condous
Moorabool Shire Council has called on candidates for the upcoming state election to pledge funding for a series of key projects within the region.
The council is seeking a total of $20.5 million from the state government to fund five different projects within the municipality.
The projects include the Bacchus Marsh Racecourse Recreation Reserve Community Hub, The Bacchus Marsh Community and Bowls hub and sewerage for the townships of Wallace and Bungaree, with the three projects requiring $17 million between them.
The council is also hoping to fund a new oval at Bungaree Recreation Reserve and upgrades to Griffith Street in Bacchus Marsh.
Moorabool mayor Tom Sullivan said all of the projects were “shovel-ready” and had been chosen after close consultation with shire councillors and the community.
“The community and bowls hub is a key project, which will be developed alongside the new sports stadium and proposed new indoor pool in Taverner Street,” he said.
“It will bring people of all ages together in a multi-purpose space where they can meet, dine and play.
“Several of these projects complement other projects and have an overall benefit to the community.
“We are asking all state election candidates to publicly support our advocacy priorities, particularly our top five priority projects, in their upcoming campaigns,” Cr Sullivan said.
Details: www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/About-Council/Advocacy
