These projects include the Shepparton Sports and Events Centre, Road Network Resilience Package and a Regionally Significant Contemporary Public Health Service.
City of Greater Shepparton Mayor Shane Sali said he was disappointed the government didn’t acknowledge the significance of these projects, saying it was a “missed opportunity”.
“The Shepparton Sports and Events Centre is a shovel-ready project, and a commitment from the Victorian Government would ensure we are one step closer to bringing this important community project to life,” he said.
“Council will continue advocating for these important projects, all of which are needed to cater to the increasing demand on infrastructure, housing and community services as our region continues to grow.”
Cr Sali said the budget didn’t directly fund these projects; however, he acknowledged the statewide initiatives of early years education, health and public transport.
“The state government have invested in services they should be delivering — health, education, public transport and roads,” Cr Sali said.
“What was missing ... was a line item providing access to funding for proactive regional cities, like Greater Shepparton, who have shovel-ready projects which require funding for them to be delivered.
“For the state of Victoria to be strong, you need regional cities like Greater Shepparton to be prospering.
“More needs to be done by the Victorian Government to ensure this continues.”
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