The Victorian Government is making sure families have every opportunity to get their children aged 5-11 vaccinated – with a mini-vaccination clinic starting close to home across schools in Western Victoria More than 150 primary schools will have mini-vaccination clinics under a $4 million grants program to help local doctors and community pharmacies go into…
A $3.5 million overhaul of boating facilities at Warrnambool’s historic harbour precinct is a step closer with a tender awarded for construction on a boat ramp upgrade project. These upgrades will improve the recreational boating experience by making the port safer and more accessible and have been developed in conjunction with Warrnambool City Council and…
After four months of extensive geotechnical repairs following a landslip, a section of Lavers Hill-Cobden Road has reopened to motorists providing a safer journey for all drivers. The completion of repairs and safety improvements to the damaged section was possible thanks to funding from the $255 million Andrews Labor Government Great Ocean Road and Inland…
One of Victoria’s most iconic coastal locations will soon offer a better recreational boating experience with funding secured for an $800,000 upgrade of boating facilities at Apollo Bay. The project is part of the Andrews Labor Government’s unprecedented $47.2 million investment into Victorian boating and is being funded through Better Boating Victoria (BBV). Apollo Bay…
Vital works to repair the Warrnambool Breakwater will soon begin, allowing closed sections of the facility to reopen to the public. The Andrews Labor Government has invested $250,000 from the 2021/22 Local Port Program to deliver critical repairs to the iconic Warrnambool landmark at Lady Bay. Repairs will begin shortly on rendering and replacing handrails…
The Victorian Government is empowering Victoria’s south west to prepare and adapt to the impacts of climate change following the development of a new community-led adaptation strategy. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney said the Barwon South West Adaptation Strategy is one of six being delivered across Victoria and will provide practical ways for…
The Andrews Labor Government is providing a $25 million funding boost for youth programs, offering more opportunities for young people to reconnect with their communities as the state recovers from the pandemic. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that five organisations in Western Victoria will share in $10.2 million through the FReeZA…
As the school year draws to a close, the Andrews Labor Government is supporting Forrest Primary School to complete a small but vital upgrade through the Minor Capital Works Fund. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Forrest Primary School will share in more than $18.6 million to fast-track their highest priority project…
Sensory play equipment, outdoor learning spaces and kitchen gardens are among a number of innovative school building projects the Andrews Labor Government is supporting, making sure every Victorian student has the opportunity to fully participate and succeed. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Portland Bay School will share in more than $6.6…
Students in Victoria’s south west now have access to the first-rate school facilities they deserve with the Andrews Labor Government completing upgrades at Warrnambool Primary School and Allansford and District Primary School. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced works are now complete on Warrnambool Primary School’s minor works upgrade, which included the…
