Moorabool Shire has called on candidates in this year’s Victorian state election to commit to the shire’s top infrastructure needs.
Moorabool mayor Paul Tatchell said he was calling on candidates standing in the Buninyong, Melton and Gisborne electorates to back the shire’s top seven priorities.
“We’ve discussed these projects with the candidates, but to date they haven’t committed the level of support required to ensure these vital projects happen,” Cr Tatchell said.
“Time is running out.”
The seven key priority projects are the Western Bypass of Bacchus Marsh (Halletts Way); eastern transport and freight bypass of Bacchus Marsh; Darley early-years hub; Parwan employment zone; sewerage for small towns; Moorabool Indoor Aquatic Centre; and recreation reserves for growing communities.
Cr Tatchell said the Western Bypass of Bacchus Marsh/Halletts Way extension was a “no brainer the community desperately needs” with a cost that “is a drop in the ocean for state finances”.
The council, developers and state and federal governments have committed funding to the project, but council is asking state election candidates to pledge the additional $1.92 million required.
Cr Tatchell said he looked forward to meeting candidates again to discuss their plans.
