Cash splash for indoor pool

By Lachlan Ellis

The Victorian Premier was back again in Bacchus Marsh last week, this time promoting what the State Budget delivers for Moorabool – namely, a $10 million investment in plans for an indoor pool.
Mr Andrews said the $10 million was not a promise but a budgeted sum of money, and would help deliver a world-class facility for Moorabool families.
“The Budget yesterday (Tuesday 3 May) was all about investing in the projects that matter – investing in projects that create jobs, investing in projects that support the quality of life that is so important. Moorabool is a beautiful part of our state with a beautiful lifestyle, we’ve got to protect that,” he said.
“There is growth here, and therefore we need to make sure there are services and facilities in place. I’m really pleased to announce – this is not a promise, it’s in the Budget, it was funded yesterday, it’s there – $10 million to make this vision the practical reality we know kids and families right across this Shire needs.”
Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence said she was pleased to help deliver the funding, and partner with Council to get the project progressing.
“It’s terrific to have this partnership with Moorabool Shire Council. Can I say, I’m really pleased Council has been so sensible in the development of this precinct, that they’ve done it in the Stages. I’ve been hearing from Councillors that this has been 20 years in the making, and the community’s been really desperate for this pool component,” she said.
Melton MP Steve McGhie said the precinct was desperately needed for Moorabool, and would accommodate the whole community.
“This is a great sporting precinct, it’s certainly needed in Bacchus Marsh. I know we’ve suggested this has taken 20 years, maybe it’s closer to 30…it got close a couple of times, but now it can be delivered, obviously with this contribution and Council’s contribution…and then we have to work on the characters that pull the purse strings up in Canberra, whoever that may be,” he said.

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