GOING LIVE: HENDERSON PLEDGES $100,000 FOR STAGE IN JAN JUC

ALL the world’s a stage, and another one will be built in Jan Juc if the Morrison Government is re-elected next month.

On Sunday, Corangamite Liberal federal member Sarah Henderson visited Bob Pettit Reserve to announce the $140,000
election commitment for the purpose-built outdoor stage, which community members have lobbied for under the banner of Jan Juc Live.

Bob Pettit Reserve is already used as an outdoor venue for locals to enjoy live music, comedy and poetry, and the live stage will be built to provide an undercover stage area and will take into account the natural surrounds.

“I congratulate the Live Stage Action Group for advocating for a purpose-built stage so that Bob Pettit Reserve can be home to many more community events,” Ms Henderson said.

“Every community matters and building vital infrastructure – whether than be a 50-metre competition pool for the Surf
Coast or a $2 million redevelopment of the Jan Juc Surf Life Saving Club – is only possible under our strong economy.

“Investing in sports facilities and community infrastructure builds stronger regional communities.”

Ms Henderson’s election commitment came only days after the Surf Coast Shire nominated the $144,750 live stage proposal as one of seven projects it would now consider for consideration in its future budgets.

Ms Henderson also pledged $114,000 on Sunday for a new community pavilion to be constructed at Deans Marsh Recreation Reserve.

Labor candidate for Corangamite Libby Coker was also active over the weekend, committing a further $10 million to build a new Anam Cara House should her party form government.

“This commitment by Labor is made with the knowledge of the exceptional level of care and service provided by Anam Cara for the region,” Ms Coker said.

“We believe you should get the same access to quality services whether you live in Melbourne or a regional area.”