The 2024-2025 State and Federal Budgets present an opportunity for Brimbank City Council to reaffirm calls for support for projects that that will deliver clear benefits for Brimbank.
Projects and priority focus areas which require State and Federal Government funding include:
- Construction of the Melbourne Airport Rail
- Implementation of the Sunshine Station Masterplan
- Albion Station rebuild
- Mental Health services and health programs
- Fix the Calder and construction of a full diamond interchange at the intersection of Calder Freeway and Calder Park Drive
- Road Safety initiatives identified by Council
- Climate Emergency support infrastructure, including a solar farm in Sunshine Energy Park, a Sustainability Hub, community batteries and a stormwater harvesting system at Green Gully Reserve
- Homelessness and Housing, and Addressing Unemployment initiatives, including additional social housing and service coordination for people at risk of experiencing homelessness
- Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety which includes a range of improvements or feasibility studies which have been identified by Council
- Parks and Community Facilities, to improve useability and access of local outdoor facilities.
Brimbank Council has produced two pre-budget submissions, which can be accessed here: State Budget 2024-25 (pdf, 911kb) and Federal Budget 2024-25 (pdf, 984kb).
