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By Lachlan Ellis<\/p>\n

It\u2019s full steam ahead at Lal Lal, with works on the old Railway Station beginning last week for a new community hub at the site.<\/p>\n

As with works on many old buildings, the first step is the removal of asbestos, which is being carried out on behalf of VicTrack by Direct Property Building Services.<\/p>\n

Member for Buninyong, Michaela Settle, said it was an exciting time for the Lal Lal community, who have campaigned for funding for the project for over a decade.<\/p>\n

\u201cRestoration of the historic bluestone station is an amazing opportunity for the Lal Lal community. Once restored, the station building will be used as a community hub, neighbourhood house and tourist information centre,\u201d Ms Settle told the Moorabool News.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe beautiful bluestone station will be restored for tourists to visit and be a place for the locals to meet, learn new hobbies and build connections. It will make Lal Lal an even better place to live.\u201d<\/p>\n

Detailed architectural and engineering drawings for the hub are being developed, and will be shared once finalised.<\/p>\n

After the designs have been agreed to and final planning approvals received, it is expected that the works will be complete by mid-next year.<\/p>\n

Last July, Ms Settle joined Central Ward Councillor Paul Tatchell and members of the Lal Lal community, to announce funding under the State Government\u2019s Community Use of Vacant Rail Buildings Program.<\/p>\n

Lal Lal is one of 10 former railway stations that are being brought back to life as part of the Community Use of Vacant Rail Buildings program, which was allocated $9m in the 2020\/21 State Budget.<\/p>\n

To read the full story – Simply click on the following link<\/p>\n

https:\/\/issuu.com\/themooraboolnews\/docs\/mn_2022-03-22\/12<\/a><\/p>\n

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