Thursday, 23 June 2022

 Mr EREN (Lara) (09:51): It was wonderful to visit Labuan Square, a shopping strip, last week to formally announce that the transformation of Labuan Square will soon become a reality. The City of Greater Geelong was successful in attaining a Creating Safer Places grant of $226 000 for improvements to Labuan Square. Modifications will include improved lighting; smart pole installation, including CCTV and free wi-fi; and relocation of the public toilets. Our government had also earlier invested $100 000 through the COVIDSafe Outdoor Activation Fund for upgrades to the space, and council are also contributing to these upgrades. Special thanks go to Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation, Norlane Community Initiatives and local stakeholders, who worked together with the City of Greater Geelong and the Victorian government towards this fantastic outcome.