Tuesday, 2 May 2023

Eastern Victoria Region

Melina BATH (Eastern Victoria) (14:21): (128) My constituency question is for the Treasurer. Promoting angling, recreational fishing and boating, the Corinella Boating & Angling Club has over 200 fantastic members. With no permanent clubhouse, president Murray Wannan and his fantastic committee have worked hard to secure a foreshore precinct site and council-approved plans for a multipurpose clubroom. The build and car park are estimated at $750,000. They have $40,000 of their own finances and an election commitment of $200,000, and the Bass Coast shire has offered to provide $310,000 if the state government stumps up the last remaining $200,000. Treasurer, will you provide the additional $200,000 in the budget to ensure this much-needed facility can support not only the angling club but many other community groups that could use it?