With a Federal election to be held on Saturday 3 May Corangamite Shire Council says it will advocate with the next Government to secure funding for priorities across the Shire.
Mayor Kate Makin said that, when the new Parliament is sworn in, Council will continue to lobby for crucial investment in the local community.
"We're the highest milk producing Local Government Area in Australia but there is a shortage of high-quality, serviced industrial land to attract manufacturers and turn our agricultural output into more jobs.
"That's why we will be seeking $30 million for the infrastructure and servicing works at the Camperdown Production Precinct.
Cr Makin said the childcare crisis in South-West Victoria would also be on the table.
"We will call on whoever is in Federal Government to fund new facilities, or incentivise private operators to invest in regional communities where there might be little or no profit.
"We are also calling on all candidates to prioritise policies that improve housing affordability and lower energy costs.
"Modern, affordable housing is required to attract population which will secure future demand for local services. Cheaper energy incentives will also take the pressure off households."
Council is also calling on candidates to commit to providing
- $4.5 million to redevelop the Theatre Royal complex in Camperdown as a hub for innovation, skills and creative industries, and
- $750,000 to plan and design the Port Campbell to Twelve Apostles / Princetown trail.
Council representatives have met with candidates (listed alphabetically) Bernadine Atkinson (Independent), Alex Dyson (Independent), Kate Gazzard (Greens) and Fiona Mackenzie (Labor).
Now the election has been called, Council will meet with incumbent Dan Tehan (Liberal) to discuss the Shire's priorities.
Residents can learn more here.
