Wednesday, 22 March 2023

 Anthony CIANFLONE (Pascoe Vale) (14:40): (91) My constituency question is for the Treasurer. Can the Treasurer provide an update on the investments the Andrews Labor government has been making towards revitalising central Coburg and the Sydney Road and Upfield corridors? Coburg is a proud, hardworking and culturally diverse suburb that has always punched above its weight. Together with our strong sense of community pride, Sydney Road has long remained the cultural heartbeat of Melbourne’s northern suburbs. However, strategically located at the epicentre of Melbourne’s northern suburbs, ongoing opportunities exist for Coburg to be revitalised and become a future jobs hub for the region. I am proud of the commitments, leadership and drive Labor has been providing towards revitalising central Coburg through the removal of four level crossings, the construction of two world-class stations at Moreland and Coburg, $21 million to build a new Coburg Special Developmental School, $17 million for a new science and tech hub at Coburg High, $6 million for Coburg City Oval to support the mighty Coburg Lions’ blockbuster VFL games, planning for a mental health hub and investing in Merri Health, protecting the Merri Creek, building the community battery in Coburg and identifying Merri-bek LGA as a big social housing build site. I welcome the Treasurer visiting the electorate.