THE main shopping areas of Buninyong are set for major capital works following a joint funding announcement between the State government and the City of Ballarat.<\/p>\n
Coming in at $600,000 with each party bringing half the money for upgrades to Warrenheip Street that includes levelling the footpath, improved parking and changes to the streetscape.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am very pleased to see this upgrade to the business strip of Warrenheip Street. The Warrenheip Street strip has been overdue for a revitalisation,\u201d said Member for Buninyong, Michaela Settle.<\/p>\n
\u201cBuninyong has a unique combination of historic charm and contemporary shops, cafes and markets. This upgrade will improve safety and access for Buninyong\u2019s residents, local businesses and visitors.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is another great partnership between the Victorian government and the City of Ballarat.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mayor Cr Ben Taylor was keen to recognise the role area groups had played in shaping the project.<\/p>\n
\u201cI also want to acknowledge the work of Buninyong and District Community Association and Bendigo Bank in supporting this project and providing a strong benefit to the community,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe project will improve pedestrian safety and greatly assist anyone using local businesses throughout the Buninyong township.\u201d<\/p>\n
Fellow south ward representative Cr Jim Rinaldi said that Buninyong and the community were the ultimate winners out of the project.<\/p>\n
\u201cBuninyong is a growing, vibrant community that needs renewed infrastructure such as this,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe new works will greatly benefit residents and local businesses and will also serve to renew the streetscape.\u201d<\/p>\n
The works also include sections of Learmonth Street and are expected to be complete by mid-2021.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
THE main shopping areas of Buninyong are set for major capital works following a joint funding announcement between the State government and the City of Ballarat. Coming in at $600,000 with each party bringing half the money for upgrades to Warrenheip Street that includes levelling the footpath, improved parking and changes to the streetscape. \u201cI […]<\/p>\n