Construction for a number of school upgrades across the south west is on track with the appointment of builders this week. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP, today announced that the builders appointed to each school project include: – Brauer Secondary College – J.R.T. Builders Pty Ltd. Works will include an upgraded staff wing, library…
I take this opportunity to speak about an important industry in Victoria that is responsible for hundreds of thousands of direct and indirect jobs across the state. This week thousands of construction workers voted overwhelmingly to support a new enterprise bargaining agreement for the construction industry that will result in a complete modernisation of this…
With the 100th anniversary of World War I and the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan this year, along with a number of other annual and one-off events, there is an unprecedented number of highly significant commemorative services that are set to take place during the remainder of this year and the next few years. Recently…
My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Agriculture and is in relation to assistance provided by the Andrews government for dairy farmers in Victoria in light of the recent milk price cut. This morning I had the opportunity to give a members statement on the milk price cut and the devastating impact it is…
Victoria is the largest milk producer in Australia, and the south-west of Victoria boasts some of our best dairy country. In no uncertain terms, dairy is the backbone of agriculture in south-west Victoria. The recent milk price drop and the circumstances by which it came about have been devastating to the industry and those who…
The Andrews Labor Government is providing $40,000 to produce a business case for theredevelopment of the picturesque Point Grey Precinct in Lorne to boost the area’s tourism appeal even more. Situated at Lorne’s southern entry point, the Point Grey Precinct is a significant social, environmental and economic asset, but its buildings, and park spaces are…
Victorians are four times more likely to die on rural roads, with a disproportionate number of country people losing their lives. Victoria’s Road Safety Strategy and Action plan, Towards Zero 2016-2020, includes $340 million to reduce the road toll and upgrade more than 2,500 kilometres of rural and regional roads across the state. Member for…
One of Torquay’s most dangerous intersections will be fixed with a two-lane roundabout built at the notorious intersection of the Surf Coast Highway and South Beach Road. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney visited the site today to announce $2.5million upgrade to make the intersection safer and easier for people to move around the community.…
Works have begun on the multi-million dollar community development, the Pride of Melton, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney visited the site today and said the major civic upgrade would benefit the entire community. The project includes an amphitheatre upgrade, courthouse café deck, landscaping, signage, seating, footpaths and paving,…
Work has begun on a new playground and extended parkland in Melton, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney was at the site of the Bridge Road play space today and said the facility would benefit the entire community. The project will deliver a play space with traditional and nature…
The Victorian Government is investing in the early childhood sector and building new children’s facilities to support families and give kids the best start in life. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney today joined Cr Colin Ryan, Mayor of Moyne Shire, to officially open the Port Fairy Community Services Centre extension. Mr Tierney said that…
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today officially opened the upgraded Merri Kindergarten. Ms Tierney was joined by Mayor of Moyne Shire, Cr Colin Ryan, in congratulating the wider Purnim community on their support for this local project. The $549,111 redevelopment has funded the renovating of the one-room kindergarten, and the construction of an additional…
I congratulate local sporting clubs in Warrnambool and Colac as they have been instrumental in fundraising and applying for grants to help improve their facilities and build their capacity to be even more successful. A $100 000 grant from the community cricket program was awarded for Warrnambool’s Brierly Reserve master plan to improve the reserve’s water supply…
As committed before the election, Armstrong Creek will have a new school, with theAndrews Labor Government allocating funds to acquire land for the project. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney today announced the funding as part of the Victorian Budget 2016/17. The new Armstrong Creek West school will give local parents and families the certaintythey…
Small businesses in the Koroit area will be able to access relevant, reliable and affordable information on growing their business at a workshop to be held on Tuesday 17 May 2016. Last year more than 4,000 people participated in Small Business Victoria’s workshopsacross the state. Program topics for 2016 include starting a business, financial management,…
Small businesses in the Derrinallum area will be able to access relevant, reliable and affordable information on growing their business at a workshop to be held on Tuesday 10 May 2016. Last year more than 4,000 people participated in Small Business Victoria’s workshopsacross the state. Program topics for 2016 include starting a business, financial management,…
Small businesses in the Warrnambool area will be able to access relevant, reliable and affordable information on growing their business at a workshop to be held on Wednesday 18 May 2016. Last year more than 4,000 people participated in Small Business Victoria’s workshopsacross the state. Program topics for 2016 include starting a business, financial management,…