By ANEEKA SIMONIS
GEMBROOK has welcomed a multi-million dollar investment project under the Victorian Coalition Government’s 2014/15 State Budget.
Divided across various community groups, Member for Gembrook Brad Battlin MP said the investment would help deliver improved infrastructure and services for local families and businesses.
“This budget is a game-changer for local families that will deliver better roads, better rail and better schools in our region,” Mr Battin said.
Officer Secondary College will be granted $13 million, the $2 – $2.5 billion rail project to boost capacity on the Cranbourne-Pakenham line by 30 per cent to help carry more people more often and the Regional Connectivity Program will receive $40 million to help fix mobile black spots.
The investment will also build on the Coalition Government initiatives that are already underway such as reducing myki travel costs for Zone 1 and 2 commuters to the price of a Zone 1 fare (saving of up to $1200 per year) and a $3.24 million safety improvement project on the Warburton Highway at Launching Place.
Mr Battlin said the Coalition Government’s strong budget would help secure a better future for the Gembrook community.
“Premier Denis Napthine and the Coalition Government team are building a better Victoria by delivering a strong budget with record investment in roads, rail, health and education, ensuring growth, jobs and opportunities in Gembrook.
“This is in stark contrast to the risk that Daniel Andrews and Labor pose to Victoria’s economy and prosperity. Victorians cannot afford more Labor cost blow-outs like the desalination plant and myki,” Mr Battlin said.
