Thursday, 22 February 2024

Northern Victoria Region

Wendy LOVELL (Northern Victoria) (12:48): (702) My question is for the Treasurer. The Mernda Regional Aquatic and Sports Centre is a key project for the Whittlesea community, a growing and diverse area that needs services and amenities to cater for its rapid growth. The Andrews government made an election commitment of $20 million towards its construction, which the member for Yan Yean announced and said was included in last year’s state budget. But the budget papers failed to include a specific line item for this project. The council acknowledge the government’s $20 million commitment and say that stage 1 earthworks have begun. But I have recently viewed the site, and it is still an untouched field of grass. Will the Treasurer provide me with a breakdown over the forward estimates of when, and how much, funding will be provided to the Whittlesea City Council for the Mernda Regional Aquatic and Sports Centre?