By Olivia Condous
The Moorabool Shire mayor has called on federal election candidates to pledge funding for priority projects within the region in the lead up to the election.
The council is seeking funding for an indoor pool complex, a regional bowls complex, the 1000 steps summit trail project, sewerage for Wallace and Bungaree and female friendly change rooms for Dunnstown Reserve.
The total funding required for these projects is $26.4 million, with $15 million of the total required for the indoor pool facility.
Moorabool Shire mayor Tom Sullivan said all of the projects were “shovel-ready” and had been identified following close consultation with councillors and the community.
“We have received federal funding commitments in the past for some of these projects, including the pool, but we want all candidates for all parties to come to the table,” Mayor Sullivan said.
“We are asking all candidates to publicly support our advocacy priorities, particularly the five projects listed above, during their upcoming campaigns,
This is what our community wants and what our community needs, so get behind us.”
Labor party candidate for Hawke Sam Rae, who notionally holds the seat, said he was very supportive of an indoor pool for Bacchus Marsh.
“Living up the road in Ballan, I want my kids to learn to swim right here in our community,” Mr Rae said.
“I’ll continue to work with council, the Victorian government and an Albanese Labor Government to advocate for our pool,”
“Over the past weeks, I’ve announced that an Albanese Labor Government will invest $10 million to kickstart the Western Freeway upgrade, and $400,000 to upgrade Federation Park in Darley.”
The Star Weekly did not receive a response from a Liberal party candidate.
