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Loddon HERALD Vol 2 No 42 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2022 ISSN 2653-1550
COALITION BACKS TOWN’S WATER, SEWERAGE CONNECTION
TIME TO GROW THE official state election campaign kicked off on Tuesday with the Coalition’s multi-million dollar pledge to connect water and sewerage to Newbridge. Ripon MP and Liberal candidate Louise Staley said Newbridge would boom under a Coalition government’s small towns water and sewerage fund for the town. “This will be transformational for this part of the (Loddon Shire). Newbridge is a key town because of its proximity to Bendigo,” Ms Staley said. The announcement was welcomed by Loddon Mayor Dan Straub and Tarnagulla Ward councillor Linda Jungwirth. “Connecting Newbridge to water and sewerage fits with our vision for population and economic growth,” said Cr Straub. Cr Jungwirth said: “Sewerage is very important for Newbridge. There is so much potential (for growth) that hasn’t been realised.” She said the project was part of council’s strategy and called on Labor to match the Coalition’s commitment. Ms Staley said a lack of services had held Newbridge back.
Mayor Dan Straub, Darryl Peters, Louise Staley and Cr Linda Jungwirth at Tuesday’s announcement in Newbridge. LH PHOTO Local store owner Darryl Peters: “It’s cheaper to build here than in Bendigo. More houses here will be more rates for council and take pressure off farmers too.” Mr Peters had plans to operate a bed and breakfast business in town but abandoned them be-
cause of the land area currently needed for a septic tank. Ms Staley said the Coalition had $40 million for small town water and sewerage. In Newbridge, residents would pay a total of $5000 over 10 years to connect to the new water and sewerage service. She said most Newbridge
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homes were on double blocks, one currently required for a septic tank. “People will be able to realise an asset ... this will drive population growth for Newbridge and other parts of Loddon Shire,” she said. Ms Staley said investment in water and sewerage would con-
tribute to wealth and opportunity for the district. She said Coliban Water would receive dollar-for-dollar funding under the Coalition’s plan. Ms Staley said the lack of water and sewerage infrastructure had been a significant local issue for the Newbridge community for years. “Small regional towns, like Newbridge, are being held back by the lack of potable water and sewerage infrastructure,” Ms Staley said. “Coliban Water and Loddon Shire have undertaken an extensive business case for this project - it is costed, scoped and ready to go,” Ms Staley said. The first campaign period pledge followed 96 hours of lastminute government announcements before going into caretaker mode. Inglewood and District Health Service will receive $240,000 to plan for the redevelopment of its acute services area while Boort District Health received $95,685.70 to upgrade parking and $142,000 for asbestos removal and minor refurbishment of existing buildings. A further $100,000 was announced on Tuesday for redevelopment of Wedderburn’s Donaldson Park. And Western Victoria Region MP and senior Labor minister Jaala Pulford last Friday said she would not contest the November 26 election.
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