By MELISSA MEEHAN
A COMMUNITY forum, with the new State Government Cabinet, will be held in the Yarra Ranges on Monday 14 April.
Residents will have a chance to attend the meeting and discuss local and statewide issues with Premier Denis Napthine and his team.
Yarra Ranges Council will also brief the Cabinet on key local issues prior to a full Cabinet meeting.
Following the Cabinet meeting, the Premier and ministers will attend a number of community events throughout the day in the Yarra Ranges area.
“This visit will be the first for the Government’s new Cabinet and will be a valuable opportunity for members of the community to discuss local matters with ministers and share their views on the future of their community,” Dr Napthine said.
“I encourage residents to come along and participate in this important event.”
The forum will focus on education, public transport and community facilities and how funding benefits local residents.
“We are addressing the growth and infrastructure needs of the eastern region, including the
Yarra Ranges, through projects such as the $1.4 million Mooroolbark Station car park upgrade,” Dr Napthine said.
“In education, the Coalition Government has invested over $19.5 million for upgrades and
improvements for schools in the Yarra Ranges, including funding for Yarra Hills Secondary
College, Wandin Yallock Primary School and Lilydale High School.”
In 2013, the Coalition Government provided $650,000 to develop stage one of a new $9.8
million soccer hub in Monbulk.
People interested in attending the community forum can register online at
www.premier.vic.gov.au/cabinetvisits or for general inquiries phone 9651 5640.
