Country Fire Authority Yarck brigade
Cindy McLEISH (Eildon) (09:35): The Labor government’s investment in rural CFA brigades is nothing short of woeful. Yarck CFA brigade is a prime example as they have been waiting for a new station since land was purchased for that station in December 2016, more than seven years ago. The current station is poorly located on the Goulburn Valley Highway next to the busy, and one of my favourite bakeries, Bucks. It is just up the road from the hall, the bookshop and the pub. When the town is pumping with traffic and people, it can be a real challenge to get the truck out quickly. Building at the new location would solve that problem. Although the members were excited when I delivered their new flag, their level of excitement would be much greater if the government announced that the build of their new station will begin soon.