Friday, 7 July 2023 Locals and visitors alike will again be able to enjoy Workshops Pier in Williamstown’s historic maritime precinct, thanks to Andrews Labor Government funding for restoration and repair works. Minister for Ports and Freight Melissa Horne said the $6 million package announced in the Victorian Budget 2023/24 would breathe new life into…
04 July 2023 The Andrews Labor Government is backing local governments to improve road safety, particularly for pedestrians and cyclists. The Labor Government has today launched this year’s TAC Local Government Grant Program, with applications now open to local government authorities for grants to fund road safety projects. Analysis grants of up to $30,000 and…
Monday, 3 July 2023 The Andrews Labor Government has repaired the bluestone seawall at Point Gellibrand Coastal Heritage Park, so that communities in Melbourne’s west can continue to enjoy the much-loved promenade for years to come. Minister for Environment Ingrid Stitt announced the repairs had been delivered as part of the Labor Government’s $21 million…
Tuesday, 30 May 2023 The Andrews Labor government is doing what matters and delivering on our election commitment to Altona families. As part of the 23/24 budget, we are allocating funds ensuring promises we made during the election campaign to upgrade and modernise Altona Primary school’s playground with dedicated funding of $1.2 million. This continues…
Friday, 24 March 2023 The Andrews Labor Government is expanding a multi-million-dollar infrastructure partnership with a council in Melbourne’s southwest, in response to growing demand in the area. Creating a new two room modular kindergarten in Altona North, the Building Blocks Partnership with the City of Hobsons Bay is supported with a contribution of up…
Tuesday, 9 May 2023 The Andrews Labor Government is giving more community groups across the state the chance to receive grants to deliver projects that boost road safety in their local areas. Minister for Roads and Road Safety Melissa Horne today encouraged groups to apply for their share of $600,000 as part of the 2023…
Williamstown soccer and cricket players have just scored a major goal thanks to the completion of the Victorian Government backed redevelopment of the JT Gray Reserve pavilion. Member for Williamstown Melissa Horne today joined Hobsons City Bay Mayor, Cr Antoinette Briffa, to officially open the new JT Gray pavilion, made possible by $650,000 from the…
Monday, 24 April 2023 Road users in Melbourne’s growing inner west are being asked to have their say on future planning options for two key routes in the area. Member for Williamstown Melissa Horne today announced an online survey will get underway next week, seeking community feedback from those who regularly travel along Blackshaws…
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 safety – in the…
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…