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NEW WETLANDS TO OPEN SOON
■ Construction works are nearly complete for two new wetlands in Knoxfield, located in Gilbert Park and R.D. Egan Lee Reserve. It is expected that the wetlands and upgraded carparks will be open to the public soon, weather permitting. The new wetlands will enhance the parks by improving water quality and biodiversity, as well as supporting recreational activities. Works at Gilbert Park includes a new viewing deck, when open visitors will be able to enjoy beautiful and elevated views. Improvements to Gilbert Park cost $1.35 million and R.D. Egan Lee Reserve $1 million. Melbourne Water contributed $200,000 towards each project.
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■ Parliament has received a petitikon that calls for a rebuild of Maroondah hospital. Croydon MLA David Hodgett presented the petition to Parliament which had 62 signatures. The citizens said that the Government needed to address the Hospital’s dated infrastructure and inadequate facilities. “Maroondah Hospital is a very busy hospital, that is under extreme pressure to cater to patients from all over the eastern suburbs. They lack the up-to-date facilities, which have been promised over the past two election periods by the Victorian Government and deserve to be supported completely,” the petition said.
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