Colac kids of all abilities will find learning and playing easier while at kinder, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. In Colac today, Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced that 42 kinders will benefit from the latest round of the Inclusive Kindergartens Facilities Program. The program helps kinders become more accessible and inclusive for…
Jan Juc beach will soon have a new state-of-the-art lifesaving facility, thanks to a major redevelopment being partly funded by the Victorian Government. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today turned the first sod for the Jan Juc Surf Life Saving Club’s (SLSC) new home, marking the official start of construction. The redevelopment will create…
An exciting range of performances is heading to Western Victoria thanks to the latest round of grants through the Victorian Government’s Small Regional Presenters program. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today congratulated Red Rock Regional Theatre and Gallery and Otways Country to Coast Tourism Association who will both receive support for their presentations. The…
Grassroots sports clubs, community gardens and a multi-purpose cinema facility are among organisations in Victoria’s south west that have secured vital funding through Pick My Project – the Andrews Labor Government’s ground-breaking program that gives locals the power to choose the projects their community needs. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced 17 local…
A new rock armour retaining wall will be built to protect the Great Ocean Road at Apollo Bay after recent winter storms caused significant erosion damage to the foreshore. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney said the emergency works would protect the road from storm surges in the future. A new rock armour wall about…
Sporting Clubs in Western Victoria are among 512 grassroots sports clubs across Victoria sharing in $815,000 in grants to boost their equipment, skills and administration expertise. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced the 33 clubs that had successfully applied for funding in the first round of the Andrews Labor Government’s 2018-19 Sporting Club…
Residents of the fast-growing suburb of Armstrong Creek will soon have the sporting facilities they need, with construction of the Armstrong Creek Sports Pavilion approaching completion. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today joined representatives from the City of Greater Geelong to walk through the construction site, where local builders Rendine Constructions are in the…
The Andrews Labor Government will make the biggest funding boost to biodiversity in Victoria’s history, with almost $35 million in grants for targeted on-ground action. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney has unveiled funding for ten local biodiversity and marine environment projects to mark the start of Biodiversity Month. These projects include (see list below):…
The Victorian Government continues to invest record funding into Victoria’s libraries and support learning centres under the Living Libraries Infrastructure Program. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney opened the redeveloped Portland Library today on behalf of Minister for Local Government, Marlene Kairouz. The Victorian Government partnered with the Glenelg Shire Council to deliver the $400,000…
Portland students now have bigger, better classrooms and school facilities to learn in, thanks to the Victorian Government. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today visited Portland Bay School to open the brand new $7 million school. Portland Bay School was relocated from the corner of the Bundarra Primary School site to its current site…
