FUNDING the Goulburn Valley Highway Shepparton Bypass is the top priority for Greater Shepparton City Council, with the crucial development highlighted in the Victorian Government election priorities 2022 document ahead of the Victorian State Election.
The GV Highway in and around Greater Shepparton can no longer support existing traffic volumes, and future regional economic and community growth is at risk if these inadequacies are not addressed.
Council is calling on the State Government to deliver stage one of the Shepparton Bypass, including the apportionment and allocation of funds.
Mayor, Cr Shane Sali said that Council is extremely grateful for the Victorian Government’s ongoing support for the region, which has provided funding for the Mall redevelopment, SAM and MOVE museums, and the Greater Shepparton Secondary College, but the Bypass remains the highest priority.
“The Bypass is a game changer for this region in terms of liveability, efficient movement of freight, productivity, global competitiveness and safety,” said Cr Sali.
Council’s second priority for the region is the Shepparton Sports and Events Centre, particularly on the back of the Government’s commitment to securing the Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Other infrastructure priority projects include:
- Funding for stage two of the GV Health redevelopment
- Funding for the Tech School for Greater Shepparton
- Investment in the early years including an integrated Children and Families Centre and early childhood education and care workforce
- Stage two of the Munarra Centre for Regional Excellence
- Allocation of $2.665M for Foodshare Shepparton’s forever home
Council’s Ask of Government also highlights several policy areas including poverty and welfare disadvantage, water security, climate adaption and resilience, renewable energy zones and more.
