Thursday, 20 November 2025

 Jordan CRUGNALE (Bass) (09:58): We have incredible advocates across Bass – people who apply for grants, rally support and fundraise because they want the very best for their community. There are projects galore everywhere – completed, underway and in train. Inverloch CFA have a new ultralight ready for the fire season and the Corinella CFA’s light tanker is in production and looking good for mid next year. Cranbourne Casey Men’s Shed is scoring new machinery and tools. Dedicated wildlife carers, Sleepy Hollow, Little Natives, Bunurong Wildlife Care and Maru are expanding aviaries, building nesting boxes and covering vet bills with rehabilitator grants. Landcare Bass Coast’s Three Creeks, Powlett, Anderson Inlet, Bass Valley, Devon Meadows, Phillip Island and Westernport Swamp continue greening landscapes and waterways with grant support. Bass Coast Specialist School’s complete hydro pool is on the way, and VicHealth is backing gardening programs here and at Bass Valley Primary. Lang Lang Preschool rebuild gets keys early next year, San Remo will appoint a builder soon and Colac Primary with kinder opens in term 1. Tooradin’s skate park skates at Christmas, and Pearcedale’s upgrade starts in February. Inverloch Stingrays and Stars have a new pavilion funded. Wonthaggi netball’s is underway and the oval is to be resurfaced too. The water-bound Lang Lang boat ramp upgrade is happening now, and the Tooradin contract will be awarded soon, while Corinella gets non-slip decking, Warneet celebrates two new jetties and Newhaven is funded for a rebuild. There is a big song and dance with Ocean Sounds Festival, supported through our festivals fund – (Time expired)