Tier one advocacy priorities are large-scale long-term projects with significant inter-generational impact on the region.
Baw Baw Culture and Connection Precinct
Council is advocating for the remaining $6 million co-funding needed from State and Federal Governments towards construction of Stage One of the Baw Baw Culture and Connection Precinct.
Baw Baw Shire Council acknowledge and thank the Australian and Victorian Governments for their contributions to the project:
- $14.5 Million -Australian Government Growing Regions Fund
- $3.5 million - Victorian Government Growing Suburbs Fund
- $1 million - Victorian Government Living Libraries Infrastructure Program
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Disclaimer: Image above is a concept only and may be subject to change as the project develops.
Roads and Transport
Council is seeking investment and support from State and Federal Governments to:
- improve the efficiency and safety of Baw Baw Shire's local road network
- build active transport infrastructure that supports walking and cycling
- ensure public transport is accessible and meets the needs of local communities
Council is seeking $3 Million in investment to be allocated to Regional Roads Victoria to undertake Arterial Road Network Planning for Drouin & Warragul to design a modern, fit-for purpose arterial road network that can handle the amount of traffic we're seeing now and will see in the future
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New Hospital and Increased Health Services and Support
Council will continue to advocate for progress on the State Government’s 2022 election promise to build a new West Gippsland Hospital as well as for increased access to health services and support for Baw Baw Shire residents.
Early Years Infrastructure Investment
Council is seeking commensurate funding and resources to respond to recent State Government early years sector reforms which place pressure on local kindergarten infrastructure and personnel.
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