SHEPPARTON’S priority infrastructure projects will require funding from the state Government and need to be included in the upcoming 2022-23 State Budget.
Speaking during the adjournment debate in State Parliament, The Liberal Member for Northern Victoria Wendy Lovell called on Treasurer Tim Pallas to address the need for job creation in the Shepparton electorate by committing funding to deliver important infrastructure upgrades in the electorate.
Funding is particularly sought for the following projects:
• The State Government’s share of 20 percent of Stage 1 of the Shepparton Bypass Project,
making the Shepparton CBD safer by removing heavy vehicles through the city and creating a second river crossing between Shepparton and Mooroopna.
• A funding commitment of $20M for Stage 1 of the Shepparton Sports & Events
Centre redevelopment, a project that will create 235 local jobs during construction
• Funding to complete in full the planned redevelopment of Goulburn Valley Health
• A funding commitment to upgrade the school crossing on the GV Highway at the
Kialla West Primary School, making it safer for motorists and the school community.
• The State Government’s funding contribution toward the creation of the $24.2M Clinical Health School, constructed on the grounds of GV Health to help combat the shortage of nursing and midwifery positions and allied health professionals at the hospital.
“The 2022-23 State Budget is a chance for the Treasurer to finally commit to our region by funding these projects to create hundreds of jobs and deliver the infrastructure the Shepparton electorate need,” said Ms Lovell.
