Thanks to the hard work of millions of Victorians who turned out to get vaccinated this year, our
state is back on the path to normal living.
It has been a long and hard road for us all during this pandemic and we have all sacrificed so much. We have asked you to stay connected while staying apart and while there is still a way to go, we have come so far.
We know as our vaccination rates continue to rise, more restrictions will fall away, and Victoria will continue to move forward in opening up.
2022 is set to be an exciting year for local projects in the Sunbury electorate. Works are well underway to remove the Gap Road level crossing. Major construction will begin next year, with the level crossing removed by late 2022 (three years ahead of schedule).
This is a critical project and one I am proud to deliver for our community. We are building a brand new multi-deck car park for commuters, traders and shoppers in Sunbury. I am pleased to advise that planning and design are well underway by the Department of Transport and the City of Hume.
Like many in our community, I look forward to its delivery.
There are also many school and sporting upgrades underway. Including at Boardman Reserve Sunbury, Langama Park Sunbury and Diggers Rest Recreation Reserve.
It was great to see local kids back at school for term four and over the holiday break planning and
construction works will continue for the $10 million upgrade of Sunbury West Primary School, $10
million upgrade for Goonawarra Primary School, the $3.2 million upgrade at Diggers Rest Primary
School and the $10.8 million upgrade for Sunbury and Macedon Ranges Specialist School.
I am also pleased that construction at the Sunbury Community Hospital site will start in 2022.
This means better health services closer to home. Finally, to all those I have the great privilege of representing, I am truly grateful for all your efforts during this pandemic. I encourage you to continue to support local businesses, spend time outside at our many great local parks and check in on family, friends,
and neighbours.
Happy New Year.
