Labor will build Armstrong Creek fire station if it wins

LABOR is fighting fire with fire in Armstrong Creek, also pledging to build a new fire station in the growth area if it wins this month’s state election.

On Tuesday, Minister for Emergency Services James Merlino and Labor candidate for South Barwon Darren Cheeseman announced the pledge for a new $8.18 million three-bay fire station to be built in the area.

The station will also include eight bedrooms as a base for 21 career staff to support surrounding volunteer firefighters.

Labor already provided funding in the Victorian Budget 2018/19 to purchase land for the new station, which will be located on the eastern side of Boundary Road at its intersection with Torquay Road.

“We need to ensure our community has the facilities it needs to continue to thrive. That is why we will build a brand new fire station to ensure residents are safe,” Mr Cheeseman said.

“By properly funding the station, we will ensure this project is completed to meet this community’s needs.”

Labor’s pledge follows Opposition Leader Matthew Guy and South Barwon MP Andrew Katos’ visit to the site in June, where they committed $7.1 million towards construction of a new CFA and ambulance station if they formed government.