The Andrews Labor Government is continuing to support Wyndham’s fast-growing community with the infrastructure it needs.

Minister for Local Government Melissa Horne announced the latest round of projects from the Labor Government’s $50 million Growing Suburbs Fund.

The fund supports councils build the community centres, town hubs, playgrounds, parks and reserves they need, with 47 successful projects across 15 local government areas to benefit from the investment.

The Government is investing $3,748,400 towards three projects in the Werribee District:

• $2,000,000 towards Galvin Park Football Cricket Community Pavilion Redevelopment
• $1,428,400 towards Alfred Rd Reserve Family Recreation Space
• $320,000 towards Presidents Park Community Events Space

Over eight years the Government has invested $425 million in critical infrastructure projects in Melbourne’s diverse and fast-growing outer suburbs, supporting almost 350 projects and creating more than 11,300 jobs.

Councils supported by the Government represent more than 31 per cent of Victoria’s population. For more than two decades, their population growth has exceeded Victoria’s state average and that trend is expected to continue with around 900,000 additional residents forecast by 2036.

This latest round of funding will support communities across the state with new playgrounds, parks, community centres, pavilions and kindergartens.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Local Government Melissa Horne

“We’re supporting our fastest growing suburbs to thrive by investing in the community infrastructure that is needed.”

“Over the last eight years we’ve been building a legacy by upgrading parks, playgrounds and libraries for Victoria’s growing communities.”

 Quotes attributable to the Member for Werribee Tim Pallas

“This investment will help to bring the Werribee community together, offering really great playgrounds, parks and reserves for all to enjoy.”