Bannockburn
Thursday, 07 May 2009 06:00
The Bannockburn community has received more funding per head than any other area in the region. That reflects the needs of this community, which is the fastest growing in the whole region.
Here's a summary of major projects affecting Bannockburn. To find out further detail about the opportunities and job creation impacts of the Federal Government's Stimulus Package in your local area, please visit the special dedicated website http://www.economicstimulusplan.gov.au/pages/default.aspx
BANNOCKBURN COMMUNITY HUB. The Federal government has given over $600,000 toward the construction of the new Bannockburn Community and Cultural Centre. This fantastic facility will become the heart of the Bannockburn community, featuring a host of arts and community activities.
NEW SPORTS PRECINCT. The Federal Government is also providing $2 million to kick-off the construction of the new Bannockburn Sport and Recreation Precinct. This precinct will see a new two-court indoor stadium, out tennis and basketball courts with lighting. There will also be new football/cricket ovals, soccer litches and netball courts, with a shared pavillion.The idea is to ensure Bannockburn and the kids growing up here have every opportunity to lead a healthy lifestyle.
NEW SCHOOL UPGRADES. The Bannockburn Primary School, like all other Australian schools, is being provided with money for a major upgrade. Whilst the state government is building a new school, Bannockburn will receive up to $3 million for a new multi-use library and other improvements to the school.
GEELONG RING ROAD. The Federal Government is providing 50% of the funding for the Geelong Ring Road, which will bring jobs and economic development to the whole of the Surf Coast Shire, including Torquay and Jan Juc. The Geelong Ring Road will also reduce commuting times to Melbourne and reduce traffic and commuting times in the Geelong City area, as well as reduce pollution. Once the Geelong Ring road is completed, people from Jan Juc, for example, will be able to travel from their driveway to Melbourne without a single traffic light.
NEW GP SUPER CLINIC. The new Federally funded GP Super Clinic will be built adjacent Barwon Health’s Belmont Community Health Centre, creating a large Health Services Hub in Belmont and providing an increased range of GP and allied health services. It will makke it easier for people living in Grovedale, Marshall, Highton, Waurn Ponds and Belmont to access GP and allied health services. It will provide access to services such as dental, district nursing, practise nurses, home referral services, podiatry, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, psychology/counselling, dietician and a wide range of other allied health services within the overall precinct.
