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NEW EQUIPMENT FOR SUNBURY’S EMERGENCY VOLUNTEERS

Emergency services volunteers in Sunbury and Diggers Rest will share in more than $13.3 million in grants for life-saving equipment, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Josh Bull MP today announced that Diggers Rest CFA will receive $182,800.00 to help purchase a brand new Light..

A BIGGER, BETTER ERIC BOARDMAN RESERVE FOR SUNBURY

Families in Sunbury will be able to rely on great local sporting facilities, with a re-elected Andrews Labor Government to deliver $2 million towards an upgrade of the Eric Boardman Reserve. Right now, despite record female participation, local clubs based at the reserve have no..

MAKING ROADS SAFER FOR ALL ROAD USERS IN THE NORTH-WEST

A re-elected Andrews Labor Government will make roads in Melbourne’s north-west safer for everyone with a new bike path from Kings Road in Keilor North through to Thompsons Road. More Victorians are choosing to leave the car at home and walk or cycle instead, improving..

TEN NEW COMMUNITY HOSPITALS TO GIVE PATIENTS THE BEST CARE

A re-elected Andrews Labor Government will build, upgrade and expand community hospitals across our suburbs and towns, providing even more Victorians with the care they need closer to home. When a loved one gets sick, families deserve peace of mind that the very best care..

DELIVERING A GREAT LOCAL SCHOOL FOR GLADSTONE PARK

Gladstone Park families will get the world-class local school their kids deserve, with a re-elected Andrews Labor Government to upgrade Gladstone Park Primary School. Labor will invest $2.5 million to transform tired facilities with an upgrade to Block B. This builds on the $1.5 million..

NOTORIOUS SUNBURY LEVEL CROSSING TO GO UNDER LABOR

Only a re-elected Andrews Labor Government will remove another dangerous and congested level crossing on the Sunbury line. Every Victorian has their own story of level crossing frustration, whether you’re in the car, on the train, on a bike or on foot. For many, they’re..

SUBURBAN RAIL LOOP SET TO DELIVER FOR SUNBURY LOCALS

The Suburban Rail Loop is the only project that will connect Victoria and slash congestion across Melbourne with new data showing Sunbury passengers set to be big winners. The Suburban Rail Loop is the visionary project our state needs – a 90km rail ring around..

NEW PLAY SPACE FOR DIGGERS REST TAKES FLIGHT

A revitalised open space will be available for the community of Diggers Rest, the site of the first powered flight in Australia in 1910, thanks to an $800,000 funding allocation through the Growing Suburbs Fund and the City of Melton. The funding for the Stan..

DELIVERING KINDER UPGRADES IN DIGGERS REST

More kinders and upgraded early years facilities are on the way for Victorian families and their children – including in Diggers Rest – thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Early Childhood Education Jenny Mikakos and Member for Sunbury Josh Bull today announced a..

FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF YIRRANGAN ROAD AGREED

Sunbury locals will have better access around their community following an agreement reached by the Andrews Labor Government for the future extension of Yirrangan Road as part of the Jacksons Hill residential development. Development Victoria on behalf of the Labor Government has committed to building..

NEW $1 MILLION PLAYSPACE & TOWN CENTRE REVITALISATION PROJECT FOR SUNBURY

Member for Sunbury Josh Bull today announced $875,000 for two projects that will revitalise the Sunbury town centre and deliver a new playspace facility for local families to enjoy. Funding for the projects is from the Victorian Government’s Growing suburbs fund, which supports the creation..

SUBURBAN RAIL LOOP SET TO TRANSFORM SUNBURY

A re-elected Andrews Government will embark upon the biggest transformation of public transport in Australia’s history, with a new underground rail network set to circle Melbourne’s suburbs and connect every major train line from the Frankston line to the Werribee line through Melbourne Airport. The..

GLADSTONE PARK PRIMARY UPGRADE A STEP CLOSER

Students at Gladstone Park Primary School are a step close to the facilities they deserve, with James Millar Architects appointed to design a $1.5 million upgrade of the school. Josh Bull MP visited Gladstone Park Primary, in Hume, today to announce the appointment and discuss..

HUNDREDS OF NEW CAR PARKS ON TRACK FOR SUNBURY STATION

The Andrews Labor Government is a step closer to building more than 300 new commuter car parks at Sunbury Station, providing much needed relief for locals who struggle to find a park. Member for Sunbury Josh Bull today announced a location has been secured –..

A BIGGER, BETTER ERIC BOARDMAN RESERVE FOR SUNBURY

Families in Sunbury will be able to rely on great local sporting facilities, with a re-elected Andrews Labor Government to deliver $2 million towards an upgrade of the Eric Boardman Reserve. Right now, despite record female participation, local clubs based at the reserve have no..

$10 MILLION IN GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR EMERGENCY VOLUNTEERS

Emergency management volunteers are sharing in $10 million of grants, as the Andrews Labor Government continues to fund the training, equipment and facilities needed to keep communities safe. Member for Sunbury Josh Bull, announced today that applications are open for the 2018-19 Emergency Services Volunteer..

DELIVERING A GREAT LOCAL SCHOOL FOR GLADSTONE PARK

Gladstone Park families will get the world-class local school their kids deserve, with a re-elected Andrews Labor Government to deliver a massive upgrade to Gladstone Views Primary School. Labor will invest $3.1 million to transform tired old classrooms and facilities at the school, including major..

Victorian businesses awarded energy assessment grants

Manpak Pty Ltd in Tullamarine has recently been awarded a $12,400 grant to help reduce its energy usage under the $6.1 million Victorian Government’s Boosting Business Productivity Program. The program, delivered by Sustainability Victoria, supports businesses with three different efficiency grants, a sustainable finance service, training..