Rikkie-Lee TYRRELL (Northern Victoria) (12:50): (2352) My question today is for the Minister for Regional Development. My constituents ask: will the minister allocate the $1.6 million for infrastructure needed to progress a housing development at the former primary school site in Hopetoun? I recently met with the Yarriambiack Shire Council to discuss the desperate need for infrastructure upgrades to progress housing projects for the town of Hopetoun, along with other local issues. The councillors and CEO presented me with an incredibly well laid out plan and business case for many projects they hope to see to fruition. The old school site at Hopetoun is a prime example of these well laid out plans. All Yarriambiack shire needs is a little help from the government to lay the ground infrastructure such as sewerage, water, power, telecommunications, earthworks, roads and drainage works. This development has the potential to create 20 new homes in this small town, which will encourage professionals such as doctors and teachers to move to and stay in the community. Right now, I am told, there are absolutely no permanent properties available in Hopetoun. Doctors and teachers and other professionals they hope to attract to the area have – (Time expired)