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.
Families in Ballarat love their footy – and there’s nothing like the feeling of cheering your team on from the stands. That’s why the Labor Government is making tickets free for all kids 14 years and under for Round 24.
The Victorian Government has invested $500,000 for a significant transformation at the Sebastopol South Kindergarten in Spencer Street as a part of $2.7 billion kinder building program.
Member for Wendouree, Juliana Addison today announced that the Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre (BALC) will share in more than $20 million to make its facilities more accessible for the community from The Regional Community Sports Infrastructure Fund.
The Allan Labor Government’s $655 million Ballarat Base Hospital redevelopment has now entered its final stage, as preparations for the new hospital tower and emergency department begin. Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison, Member for Eureka Michaela Settle and Member for Ripon Martha Haylett today announced that excavation, piling and demolition work will take place over the next 12 months.
Wendouree families will get the world-class local school their kids deserve, as the Allan Labor Government continues to invest in the transformation of Mount Rowan Secondary College. Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison visited Mount Rowan Secondary College today to announce the latest upgrades to the school, a total investment since 2015 of $21 million.
The half-a-billion-dollar redevelopment of Ballarat Base Hospital is another step closer, with a builder now appointed to deliver the final works of the major project. Minister for Health Infrastructure Mary-Anne Thomas today announced that Built has been appointed to deliver the last stage of the $595 million redevelopment, including a new multi-level tower and helipad.
A new sensory outdoor play zone at Victoria Park’s Inclusive Playspace is providing a haven of tranquillity in the heart of town, thanks to the Allan Labor Government. Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison today joined with City of Ballarat Mayor, Cr Des Hudson OAM to officially open the new Sensory Friendly Stay and Play Zone, backed by $186,904 from the Local Sports Infrastructure Fund.
A large-scale multi-region project to improve how visitors can plan ahead and create the trip of a lifetime in the Goldfields region, made possible by the Allan Labor Government. Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison toured the Station Precinct in Ballarat which is part of the Goldfields Gateways project, a successful recipient of the Labor Government’s $3 millionVisitor Servicing Fund.
Ballarat’s iconic Lake Wendouree will now light up at night with the support of the Allan Labor Government. Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison today represented Minister for Regional Development Gayle Tierney to turn the lights on for the first time.
Visitors from near and far can now wet their whistles with whisky, gin and vodka at Ballarat’s biggest distillery Itinerant Spirits, thanks to support from the Allan Labor Government. Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison today represented Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos to tour the new state-of- the-art venue, which opened to the public last week.
More than 25,000 Victorians have cared for at one of our nine regional Priority Primary Care Centres since they were launched in September 2022, taking pressure off busy emergency departments, and helping save emergency resources for those most in need. Member for Wendouree, Juliana Addison, today visited the Ballarat PPCC, which has provided care to more than 10,000 members of the Ballarat community since opening in November 2022.
The first tower crane has been given an official name ahead of its arrival on the site of the Andrews Labor Government’s massive $595 million Ballarat Base Hospital redevelopment. The 43-metre high crane has been named after Maureen Woodford to honour her significant contribution to healthcare in the Ballarat community.
A new whisky, gin and vodka distillery will open in Ballarat this year, creating construction jobs now and boosting the city’s hospitality offering well into the future. Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison and Member for Eureka Michaela Settle toured the fit-out underway at the Ballarat Goods Shed where the distillery ‘Itinerant Spirits’ will deliver a world class distillery and bar.
The Andrews Labor Government is another step closer to delivering the massive Ballarat Base Hospital redevelopment, with four industry leaders shortlisted for the contract.
Students across the state are being encouraged to take an active role in their learning journeys, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Local MPs, Juliana Addison and Michaela Settle helped kick off Education Week at Ballarat Tech School, where local students rolled up their sleeves to enjoy some of the programs on offer this year.
A new gallery dedicated to First Nations art and storytelling is officially open to locals and visitors in Ballarat, thanks to support from the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison represented Minister for Regional Development Harriet Shing to formally open the Perridak Arts Gallery on Mair Street.
The Sebastopol community and visitors will now come together to play, socialise and be active in a new accessible park, made possible by the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison today represented Minister for Regional Development Harriet Shing to officially open Sebastopol’s transformed MR Power Park.