DEFENCE... State Member for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland, has called for local investment as Benalla takes on a major defence contract. With Thales Australia to build a forging plant for artillery shells, Cleeland emphasised the need for more housing and training to support the community, ensuring Benalla fully benefits from the project’s opportunities. Photo: Supplied
Benalla has secured a major defence contract, with Thales Australia set to build a forging plant for 155mm artillery shells at the Benalla Munitions Facility. The Nationals’ Member for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland, stressed the importance of local investment, highlighting the need for more housing and job training.
“With Benalla set to be the home of a multi-million-dollar defence contract, it is essential that benefits find their way back into the local community,” Ms Cleeland said. She is in discussions with Thales, Downer Defence, and the Defence Department to ensure the community gains from the project.
DEFENCE… State Member for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland, has called for local investment as Benalla takes on a major defence contract. With Thales Australia to build a forging plant for artillery shells, Cleeland emphasised the need for more housing and training to support the community, ensuring Benalla fully benefits from the project’s opportunities. Photo: Supplied
