Footscray electorate achievements
Katie HALL (Footscray) (09:50): As we wrap up 2023 I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone in my community for another terrific year. We are very excited, locally, that we are delivering in health, education and transport. Most importantly the new Footscray Hospital, the $1.5 billion investment in world-class health care, has topped out this year. The fit-out of the hospital will now commence, and it is on track to open in 2025. I am also really excited that progress is underway on getting next-generation trams for my electorate. We are well on the way to delivering the Metro Tunnel, which will also open in 2025, and the West Gate Tunnel, which will take 9000 trucks off local roads in my community every day. We are well on our way with the Footscray City Primary School upgrade, and I have been able to deliver on election commitments for the Shorten Reserve upgrade – the kids there will be very excited that they will not have to run up the hill anymore when we flatten out that oval – and of course Footscray West Primary School’s new gymnasium. I would like to also take this opportunity to thank my amazing electorate staff, who work so hard for our community in Footscray.