The Andrews Labor Government is continuing to support Wyndham City Council’s fast-growing community with the infrastructure it needs.
Minister for Local Government Melissa Horne announced the latest round of projects from the Labor Government’s $50 million Growing Suburbs Fund.
The fund supports councils to build the community centres, town hubs, playgrounds, parks and reserves they need, with 47 successful projects across 15 local government areas to benefit from the investment.
The Government is investing $908,000 towards Fortitude Drive Reserve Family Recreation Space in Truganina.
Situated next to the future site of Truganina North Secondary College on Morris Road, Fortitude Drive Reserve will be an important sport, physical activity and wellbeing hub for the growing Truganina community.
This project will bring forward the delivery of a play space, multi-use courts, circuit track, shelter and picnic settings to Stage 1, alongside construction of an athletics facility, pavilion and car park.
Over eight years the Government has invested $425 million in critical infrastructure projects in Melbourne's diverse and fast-growing outer suburbs, supporting almost 350 projects and creating more than 11,300 jobs.
Councils supported by the Government represent more than 31 per cent of Victoria’s population. For more than two decades, their population growth has exceeded Victoria’s state average and that trend is expected to continue with around 900,000 additional residents forecast by 2036.
This latest round of funding will support communities across the state with new playgrounds, parks, community centres, pavilions and kindergartens.
Quotes attributable to the Member for Tarneit Sarah Connolly
“This investment will help to bring the Truganina community together, offering wonderful green space for all to enjoy.”
Quotes attributable to Minister for Local Government Melissa Horne
“We’re supporting our fastest growing suburbs to thrive by investing in the community infrastructure that is needed.”
“Over the last eight years we’ve been building a legacy by upgrading parks, playgrounds and libraries for Victoria’s growing communities.”
