Wednesday, 2 August 2023

Horsham development

Jacinta ERMACORA (Western Victoria) (09:56): On 29 June I was honoured to open the Wimmera riverfront activation project and the Horsham nature and water play park alongside our Prime Minister Anthony Albanese – peak plaque, I must say. A few weeks prior to the event I had the opportunity to meet mayor Robyn Gulline and also CEO Sunil Bhalla from Horsham Rural City Council. They updated me on their council’s strategic plans for the future of their city, which are ambitious and well thought through.

Prior to the opening the PM did a walk down the main street of Horsham, much to the delight of local shoppers and retailers. Unsurprisingly, he was met by great fanfare and excitement at the opening. It was a real pleasure meeting schoolchildren with the Prime Minister. They played an active part in the project, helping create some of the impressive work. The Prime Minister emphasised the importance of governing for the whole of Australia and that visiting regional centres was his honour. He also expressed an appreciation for the work the Andrews Labor government is doing in getting things done in this state. We had the chance to thank builders who constructed the innovative space and members of the community reference group, including Johnny Gorton, who chaired the council’s community reference group. It was a great pleasure to be there, and I congratulate the Horsham Rural City Council for their leadership and their support for the project.