Mayor Cr Charlie Bisset, Danielle Green MLA, Jaala Pulford MLC, Sally Brennan and Murrindindi CEO Craig Lloyd
$1 mil. for Kinglake’s main street
Thursday, October 4, 2018
The sum of $1 million will be spent on Kinglake’s main street, following an announcement by Jaala Pulford, Minister for Regional Development today (Thurs.).
A $750,000 grant for the retail precinct will come from from the Andrews Labor Government, and Murrindindi Shire Council has committed to spend a further $250,000. TheCouncil hopes to get the $¼-million funding from the Federal Government.
Ms Pulford said the works will improve economic and community confidence in the area, which is still rebuilding following the 2009 bushfires.
A Government news release says the project will deliver much needed improvements for traffic and pedestrians, with upgrades to the three main entry points to town and enhancements to visitor facilities.
“The project includes the sealing of Aitken Crescent and the car park, an upgrade of Glenburn Road and Whittlesea-Kinglake Road intersection, renewal of shared pedestrian pathways, improved street lighting, landscaping, additional tourist signage, new public toilets, bike parking furniture and provision for parking electric vehicles.
“A concept plans for the project was completed in 2015 and the funding announced today includes the completion of detailed design as well as an updated community information session.
“The project will create a more vibrant main street with appropriate parking and pedestrian access, encouraging more people to shop in town and visitors to stay a while.
“Murrindindi Shire Council has identified the $1.74 million Kinglake Town Centre and Streetscape Renewal Project as a priority project, which will bring the community to life,” says the statement.
Ms Pulford said: “These improvements will make a real difference for those that live in our beautiful Kinglake region, and will also make the heart of the town a more exciting place to visit.”
“Kinglake is a gateway to the region’s national parks and this beautiful part of our state. These improvements will give people even more reason to stop and spend money locally – which is fantastic for the community.”
Jaclyn Symes, MLC for Northern Victoria, said: “We’re delivering for Kinglake and the region – providing the support they need to revitalise the heart of this beautiful town.”