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Achievements

Since 1999, the state Government has made a substantial investment in the Williamstown Electorate. The following is a summary of the Government’s local achievements.

Education – The State Government’s No 1 Priority
Early Childhood Services – Investing in our Children’s Future
Health – Achieving the Best Health and Wellbeing across Our Community
Public Transport – Moving Melbourne
Roads – Connecting Melbourne
Community Safety - Providing a Safe Community for All Victorians
Community Facilities – Building Stronger, More Active and Inclusive Communities
Environment – Sustainable Management of our Resources and Natural Assets

Education – The State Government’s No 1 Priority

$91 million invested (includes $38.6m from Federal Government for State delivered projects)

16.1% increase in students at government schools

32.3% increase in teaching & admin staff

Major Rebuilding Works

  • Williamstown High School Bayview Street Campus - $16.35m
  • Bayside College Altona North Campus - $11.25m
  • Bayside College Paisley Campus - $21.1m
  • Newport Gardens Primary School - $7.24m

Major Facilities Upgrades

  • Bayside College Williamstown Campus
  • Williamstown Primary School
  • Emmanuel College
  • St Leo the Great Primary School
  • Altona North Primary School
  • Kingsville Primary School
  • Seaholme Primary School
  • Wembley Primary School
  • Altona North Primary School
  • Yarraville Special Developmental School
  • Williamstown North Primary School

Minor Facilities Upgrades

  • Spotswood Primary School

Early Childhood Services – Investing in our Children’s Future

Clare Court Early Learning Centre, Yarraville, upgrade - $500k

Yooralla Western Early Childhood Services in Altona North - $251k and 53 extra places for children with a disability

Upgrades to

  • Merriwa Kindergarten, Yarraville
  • Range Children’s Centre, Williamstown North
  • Outlets Co-Op Neighbourhood House, Newport
  • Williamstown Childcare Centre Co-Op

Health – Achieving the Best Health and Wellbeing across Our Community

Williamstown Hospital

  • Emergency Department redevelopment - $3.2m
  • Renal Dialysis Unit expanded to 15 machines - $400k

Western Health

  • 84.3% increase in nurses since 1999
  • 113 new nurses in 2009
  • 148% increase to operating budget
  • Specialist training funding - $715k
  • Upgrades to Sunshine Hospital - $90.5m

Public Transport – Moving Melbourne

Rail

  • Werribee Line - 310 new services since 1999
  • Williamstown Line - 21 new services since 1999
  • 84 additional car park spaces at Newport Station
  • Bike lockers/cages at Newport, Williamstown North and Williamstown Stations


Buses

  • More late night and weekend services on Routes 232, 409, 411, 412, 414, 415, 431, 432, 471 and 472
  • Introduction of Smart Bus Red Orbital Route 903 between Altona and Mordialloc
  • Night Rider Bus Service –extended service and doubled frequency


Bikes

  • Federation Trail linking Millers Rd, Brooklyn to Williamstown Rd, Yarraville - $9.2m
  • Hyde Street to Footscray Road shared pedestrian and bike path linking Hobsons Bay Coastal Trail to Footscray Road bike path and CBD - $3.7m

Roads – Connecting Melbourne

Local road funding in Hobsons Bay & Maribyrnong - $247m

Truck Action Plan to remove trucks from Yarraville streets – planning phase now underway

West Gate Bridge and M1 - $1.3b major safety and capacity upgrade

Kororoit Creek Road duplication. Includes new bridge over the railway line - $48.5m

Community Safety – Providing a Safe Community for All Victorians

More Police

  • 33.2% increase to uniform police in Hobsons Bay since 1999
  • 25.1% increase to uniform police in Maribyrnong since 1999

Less Crime

  • 14.3% decrease in crime in Hobsons Bay since 1999
  • 35.9% decrease in crime in Maribyrnong since 1999

Community Facilities – Building Stronger, More Active and Inclusive Communities

Scienceworks facilities upgrades and expansion - $16.7m

Altona North Library construction - $750k

Bayfit Leisure Centre construction - $2.5m

Yarraville Community Centre restoration - $1.8m

Newport Substation Arts Centre restoration - $1.8m

Williamstown Cricket Ground redevelopment - $3m

Boating Facility upgrades at Newport Warmies and Altona Safe Boat Harbour - $1.37m

Environment – Sustainable Management of our Resources and Natural Assets

Williamstown Foreshore Strategic Plan – Protecting and setting guidelines for appropriate development and use of this highly valued coastal foreshore

Point Gellibrand State Park – Ensuring this historical and unique site is protected for the enjoyment of the whole community

Lower Kororoit Creek – Supporting the rehabilitation of this natural sanctuary along with the provision of safe pedestrian access.

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