30 September 2022 

BACKING MOORABOOL‘S FAST-GROWING COMMUNITY 

The Andrews Labor Government is continuing to support Moorabool Shire Council’s fast-growing community with the infrastructure it needs, as part of the Labor Government’s $50 million Growing Suburbs Fund. 

Minister for Local Government, Melissa Horne, and Member for Buninyong, Michaela Settle, today visited the Bacchus Marsh Racecourse Reserve Community Pavilion that received $3.2 million through the fund. This will provide a large community space, community meeting rooms, kitchen and supporting amenities. The pavilion will service an array of community groups of all ages and abilities. 

Moorabool Shire Council was also successful in receiving $600,000 for Aqualink Activity Nodes. 

The fund supports councils to build the community centres, town hubs, playgrounds, parks and reserves they need, with 47 successful projects across 15 local government areas to benefit from the investment.  

Over eight years the Government has invested $425 million in critical infrastructure projects in Melbourne's diverse and fast-growing outer suburbs, supporting almost 350 projects and creating more than 11,300 jobs.  

Councils supported by the Government represent more than 31 per cent of Victoria’s population. For more than two decades, their population growth has exceeded Victoria’s state average and that trend is expected to continue with around 900,000 additional residents forecast by 2036. 

This latest round of funding will support communities across the state with new playgrounds, parks, community centres, pavilions, and kindergartens.  

Quotes attributable to the Member for Buninyong Michaela Settle

“It's so exciting to see the Bacchus Marsh Racecourse Reserve come together – the community pavilion will be perfect for local events and a central place for the community to meet.”

“It's important to keep the community spirit alive as the Moorabool Shire grows. I am thrilled the Bacchus Marsh Racecourse Reserve and Aqualink will bring locals together and create a legacy for our region.”

Quotes attributable to Minister for Local Government Melissa Horne 

“We’re supporting our fastest growing suburbs to thrive by investing in the community infrastructure that is needed.” 

“Over the last eight years we’ve been building a legacy by upgrading parks, playgrounds and libraries for Victoria’s growing communities.”