Community Services and Infrastructure

Regional Aquatic and Sports Centre

 

Our ask

A modern aquatic and sports centre in Mernda with indoor/outdoor courts, a multipurpose pool and a gymnasium.

Community benefits

• Deliver $784.3M in economic value to Victoria over 30 years
• Deliver $150.7M in social value, including 135.6M in improved health outcomes, over 30 years
• Create over 800 jobs

For more information, please refer to page 10-11 of our Prospectus here.

Click here for an Accessible version of our Prospectus.

Aboriginal Gathering Place

 

Our ask 

Investment in a purpose-built Aboriginal Gathering Place in Quarry Hills. This has been a First Nations’ community demand for over 20 years.

Community benefits

• Advance ‘closing the gap’ targets in health, education, and employment with programs and services
• Foster healing and reconciliation between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities

For more information, please refer to page 12-13 of our Prospectus here.

Click here for an Accessible version of our Prospectus.

Mobile and Broadband Coverage

Our ask

We have identified eight existing blackspots with limited connectivity and six future growth areas to advocate for improved mobile and broadband coverage in the municipality. This will improve your access to employment, business, education and community safety information.

Community benefits

• Ensure all residents and businesses are connected during emergency events 
• Improve access to, and participation in, employment and education 
• Eliminate disruption to local businesses 
• Prepare for future demand 
• Improve social connection

For more information, please refer to page 14-15 of our Prospectus here.

Click here for an Accessible version of our Prospectus.