The Allan Labor Government is providing more free public WiFi in Bendigo and Ballarat – connecting locals with work, study and family, and improving services for visitors. Minister for Government Services Gabrielle Williams today announced that the new and upgraded infrastructure meant free WiFi was now available at more than 140 outdoor locations across central Bendigo and Ballarat.
The Allan Labor Government has unveiled the final designs for Ballarat Station which delivers a wide range of accessibility upgrades for passengers, while respecting the heritage of the transport precinct. The final designs will significantly improve accessibility of the station – making it easier for people with a disability, as well as passengers with prams and luggage, to get around the station and use public transport.
Ballarat footy fans will have more chances to see the stars of the game up close, with the Allan Labor Government securing AFL and AFLW games in Ballarat for the next three seasons. Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison representing the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events today announced the partnership will see two Western Bulldogs AFL home and away matches and one AFLW match at MARS Stadium each year – attracting visitors to the city and giving locals plenty to cheer about.
The Allan Labor Government is bringing more elite netball to regional Victoria for fans and families to enjoy, across Ballarat, Bendigo and Traralgon over the next three years. Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison representing the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events today joined Netball Victoria CEO Andrea Pearman and Vixens and Australia Diamonds superstars Kate Moloney and Jo Weston at Selkirk Stadium in Ballarat to announce the exciting pre-season matches.
The stage is set for a new and more inclusive era for patrons and performers at Her Majesty’s Theatre in Ballarat, thanks to support from the Allan Labor Government. Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison represented Minister for Regional Development Gayle Tierney today at ‘Resurgence’, the City of Ballarat’s official reopening event held at the theatre.
The Allan Labor Government is giving young Ballarat locals access to the mental health support they need and deserve, with the new Ballarat Youth Prevention and Recovery Care (YPARC) Centre one step closer. Minister for Mental Health Ingrid Stitt today unveiled designs for the new multi-million-dollar, 10-bed youth mental health project to be located in the heart of Ballarat – with construction set to commence later this year.
The Allan Labor Government has built the first of 25 new state-of-the-art trains in Ballarat, with passengers on some of our busiest rail corridors set to receive more reliable and accessible journeys. Minister for Public and Active Transport Gabrielle Williams today announced that the first X’Trapolis 2.0 train has rolled off the production line, as part of a $986 million Labor Government investment.
The Allan Labor Government is making rental properties safer by requiring smoke alarm, gas and electrical safety checks for all residential rental properties. Minister for Consumer Affairs Gabrielle Williams today joined the Scarff family in Ballarat to announce new reforms requiring rental providers to conduct smoke alarm checks every 12 months, and gas and electrical safety checks every two years, for all rentals – no matter when the lease started.
Today, Juliana Addison, Member for Wendouree visited Forest Street Primary School in Wendouree to celebrate the completion of the upgraded building for junior students and administration staff.
The Allan Labor Government’s $655 million Ballarat Base Hospital redevelopment has reached another significant milestone, with construction now complete on the the new six-storey power supply and support services building. Minister for Health Infrastructure Mary-Anne Thomas today visited the site to announce the completion of the central energy plant and support services building, with Grampians Health staff set to move into the new facility as soon as November.
The Allan Labor Government is helping busy Ballarat families save on their energy bills with early access to the SEC’s free digital tool to support the switch to energy efficient electrical appliances. Premier Jacinta Allan and Minister for the State Electricity Commission (SEC) Lily D’Ambrosio today launched the first part of the SEC’s one-stop-shop for households in Ballarat wanting to go all-electric and save on their energy bills.
A new local business and cultural hub backed by the Allan Labor Government has opened in Ballarat - supporting Victorian Aboriginal businesses, students and artists to flourish and bringing even more economic opportunities to the region. Minister for Employment Vicki Ward has announced the official opening of the Wadawurrung Aboriginal Economic Hub.
Hundreds of free public car spaces are now available at the Ballarat Base Hospital for locals, visitors and workers as part of the Allan Labor Government’s ongoing investment in the thriving regional town. Minister for Regional Development Gayle Tierney today joined representatives from Grampians Health to open 400 new public car spaces at the Ballarat Base Hospital – all free to park at.
The curtain will soon rise at the new and improved Her Majesty’s Theatre in Ballarat promising a revamped space inside and out, that is more welcoming for all – backed by the Allan Labor Government. Minister for Regional Development Gayle Tierney today announced the completion of restoration works at the nearly 150-year-old theatre, after a $10 million investment from Regional Development Victoria.
Regional Victoria will have even more amazing tourist attractions for people to visit with exciting local projects getting off the ground thanks to the Allan Labor Government. Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos today visited the Art Gallery of Ballarat to announce 29 projects across regional Victoria that will receive funding through the Enabling Tourism Fund 2024.
Thanks to the Allan Labor Government works at the Ballarat West Employment Zone (BWEZ) are forging ahead, with construction beginning on an extension to Liberator Drive. Minister for Regional Development Gayle Tierney today announced that Winslow Constructors have secured the contract to lead this next stage of the BWEZ development, which is being delivered by Development Victoria on behalf of Regional Development Victoria.
Students at Ballarat Specialist School will now have access to a range of new and modern learning facilities, thanks to the Allan Labor Government. Minister for Education Ben Carroll celebrated the new buildings at Ballarat Specialist School, as they opened their doors for the first time today.
Teachers and school leaders in Ballarat and western Victoria can now boost their skills even further with a new Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership centre transforming education in the region. Minister for Education Ben Carroll visited the Ballarat centre today for its official opening.