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Inner West Secondary Schools: Next Steps Announced
December 5, 2017
The Andrews Labor Government is getting it done for inner west parents, as another major milestone is reached on the new Footscray Learning Precinct. A new secondary school will be established as part of the Footscray Learning Precinct to provide better learning opportunities for students. Minister for Education James Merlino today announced the new school […]
Accessible Sports Facility A Win For Williams Landing
December 4, 2017
The Andrews Labor Government will deliver $1.9 million towards the construction of the Williams Landing Reserve Integrated Sports and Community Hub. Minister for Local Government Marlene Kairouz announced the Growing Suburbs Fund (GSF) grant today, which will provide an integrated sports and community pavilion that is accessible for the whole community. The pavilion will include […]
Environmental Effects Assessed For West Gate Tunnel
November 27, 2017
Minister for Planning Richard Wynne has signed off on the rigorous Environmental Effects Statement (EES) for the Andrews Labor Government’s landmark West Gate Tunnel. The West Gate Tunnel will keep Melbourne moving — because with no alternative, when the West Gate Bridge stops, Melbourne stops. The project will slash congestion, reduce travel times and create […]
Better Roads And 1,200 New Jobs For Melbourne’s West
November 14, 2017
Apprentices, trainees and former autoworkers are among those that will benefit from the Andrews Labor Government’s Western Roads Upgrade, which will slash congestion and create more than 1,200 jobs. Premier Daniel Andrews joined Minister for Roads and Road Safety Luke Donnellan and Minister for Industry and Employment Ben Carroll today to tour Victoria Polytechnic, where […]
Victorian First Technology To Make Napier Street Safer
October 29, 2017
The Andrews Labor Government will install a new high-tech detection system to stop trucks and other tall vehicles hitting Footscray’s Napier Street Bridge. Minister for Roads and Road Safety Luke Donnellan joined Member for Footscray Marsha Thomson today to announce $1.2 million to build new warning systems at the notorious bridge. Automatic detection systems will […]
Better Sports Facilities For Caroline Springs
September 22, 2017
The Andrews Labor Government is improving sport and recreation activities for Caroline Springs families, with works now underway on the Caroline Springs Leisure Centre expansion. Minister for Local Government Marlene Kairouz today turned the first sod on the $5.8 million project, which will see the addition of two indoor multi-purpose high ball courts, unisex change […]
West Gate Tunnel To Deliver More 24/7 Truck Bans
August 28, 2017
The Andrews Labor Government’s West Gate Tunnel will deliver two more truck bans in the inner west, to stop rat runs through local streets. Building the project will allow the Labor Government to ban trucks day and night on Blackshaws Road in Altona North and Hudsons Road in Spotswood. Bans will apply 24 hours a […]
New Community For Melbourne’s West A Big Boost To Affordable Housing
August 15, 2017
The Andrews Labor Government is building a new community in Melbourne’s west to boost housing affordability and create local jobs. Minister for Planning Richard Wynne today approved the detailed precinct structure plan for Mt Atkinson, a new suburb just south west of Caroline Springs. In a ground-breaking move, the arrangements for delivery of two schools, […]
Building The Education State In The Western Suburbs
July 14, 2017
Students across Wyndham are a step closer to a high-tech, innovative learning centre that will equip them with the skills they need for the jobs of the future. Minister for Education James Merlino and Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today turned the first sod of the new Wyndham Tech School on Victoria University’s Werribee Campus. […]
New Fire Stations For Truganina And Wyndham Vale
July 14, 2017
The Andrews Labor Government will secure permanent homes for CFA branches in two of Melbourne’s fastest growing outer suburbs. Minister for Emergency Services James Merlino today announced $7.5 million in funding to acquire land and build permanent, modern fire stations for the Truganina and Wyndham Vale fire brigades. The funding will be split between the […]