Friday, 3 March 2023 The Andrews Labor Government is upgrading a popular pier in Williamstown to ensure it can continue to be enjoyed for years to come. Minister for Ports and Freight and Member for Williamstown Melissa Horne today announced works to improve Gem Pier are now underway. The works include installing new fenders along…
Tuesday, 31 January 2023 Work on the new Altona Pier will soon get underway with a Victorian company appointed as the lead construction partner after a competitive tender process. Simpson Construction Co. will build the new pier, which was designed with community input and funded as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s $24 million piers…
Wednesday, 16 November 2022 A re-elected Andrews Labor Government will deliver better boating and fishing infrastructure for our community, keeping families having fun safely around the water in Williamstown. We’ll invest $6 million towards critical repairs to support the re-opening of the popular Workshops Pier – which has been closed in the interests of public…
A Stronger RSL In Newport A re-elected Andrews Labor Government will ensure the Newport RSL can keep serving local veterans and their families across the Williamstown electorate. Labor will invest $200,000 towards upgrades for the RSL’s facilities and kitchen, ensuring this much-loved community organisation remains strong for many generations to come. This builds…
A re-elected Andrews Labor Government will seal roads and modernise trucks to reduce pollution and improve air quality for residents in Melbourne’s inner west. The Port of Melbourne in our western suburbs is Australia’s largest container port, supporting crucial supply chains and thousands of jobs. Freight activity to and from the port keeps Victoria running.…
The Altona Cricket Club is ready for a big summer thanks to a new practice facility at its home ground at JK Grant Reserve, made possible by the Victorian Government. Member for Williamstown Melissa Horne today officially launched the new outdoor training facility, backed by a $90,000 investment from the Victorian Government’s Community Cricket Program.…
Community groups and organisations across the inner-west will share in almost $500,000 through the Andrews Labor Government’s West Gate Neighbourhood Fund – bringing people together and improving neighbourhoods near where it is being built. A broad range of 22 new projects will benefit through the second round of grants – ensuring the benefits of the…
The Andrews Labor Government is providing Victoria’s tourist and heritage rail sector with more than half a million dollars in funding to support them with their operations and their work to protect the state’s rail assets. The groups receiving funding include Seven-O-Seven Operations and Steamrail Victoria, which both operate from the Newport Workshops, and the…
The Andrews Labor Government’s transformation of GJ Hosken Reserve in Altona North is complete, with new facilities now open to the public to enjoy. The brand-new open space includes an adventure playground, barbecues, shelters and off-leash dog area, as well as new fitness equipment, footpaths and furniture. The upgrade was jointly funded by the Andrews…
The Victorian State Budget 2022-23 continues the Andrews Labor Government’s legacy of delivering for the inner west. Local communities deserve great places to play sport and under an Andrews Labor Government, they will have them. We’re investing $88 million across Victoria to build, upgrade and renovate community sporting infrastructure. This will deliver bigger, better change…