Thursday, 23 March 2023

 Gary MAAS (Narre Warren South) (17:24): (126) Sorry, I was a bit speechless there. The matter I wish to raise is for the attention of the Minister for Local Government and concerns the Littlecroft Family and Community Centre. The action I seek is that the minister provide any information on the upgrade of the community centre and how this will benefit my constituents in Narre Warren South.

It was a fantastic day in 2021 when the state government announced $917,000 from the Growing Suburbs Fund towards the expansion and upgrade of the Littlecroft Family and Community Centre with the City of Casey contributing $393,000 to this $1.31 million project. The upgrade will create more spaces for kindergarten and maternal and child health services and other community programs. It will also provide a new kitchen facility, community outdoor space, an undercover verandah, compliant amenities, a reception area, meeting rooms and storage facilities. Littlecroft has been delivering essential services to our local children and their families, including parents groups, information sessions, sleep and settling support services, the introduction of foods advice and kindergarten places.

For over eight years the Andrews Labor government has invested $425 million in critical infrastructure projects in our fast-growing outer suburbs, supporting almost 350 projects and creating more than 11,300 jobs. I would appreciate it if the minister could provide any further information on the upgrade of Littlecroft Family and Community Centre, and I look forward to sharing the minister’s response with my community.