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One Gippsland welcomes budget funding boosts but urges greater investment in roads, education, tourism, and energy transition support

One Gippsland welcomes State Budget funding for roads, schools and health, but urges more investment in tourism, education, and major infrastructure to support Gippsland's energy transition and future growth.

By news@gippsland - 22nd May 2025 - Back to News

One Gippsland has acknowledged the Victorian government's funding for road maintenance, schools and public transport in this week's State Budget as additional investment in Gippsland. One Gippsland Chair Cr Nathan Hersey also acknowledged the significant state government funding allocated in the budget to run more train services to Traralgon, maintain the San Remo bridge and open the Phillip Island Community Hospital to its first patients.

One Gippsland continues advocating for critical investment in energy, education, freight, connectivity, resilience, and tourism to support Gippsland's future

Investment needed now

Cr Hersey said funding to fix potholes and resurface roads, undertake capital works at local schools, and operate urgent care clinics, including one each in Baw Baw and Latrobe, was needed. However, Cr Hersey said the lack of investment in critical road upgrades, skills and tertiary education, and tourism was disappointing.

"One Gippsland has been actively engaging with all major parties over the past 18 months to ensure the priorities and interests of Gippsland are well-known, understood and supported. For Gippsland to thrive, we need government investment in education, roads, ports, better digital and telecommunications and tourism," Cr Hersey said.

Gippsland's funding priorities

Cr Hersey said, "We understand the state's finances are under significant strain and we want to continue to work with the Victorian government so that Gippsland's needs are front and centre of the government's investment decisions as our region supports Victoria through a once-in-a-generation energy transition," Cr Hersey said.

"Our funding priorities focus on what Gippsland needs to ensure the energy transition is smooth and brings on-going benefits to our communities, while also ensuring our region remains an attractive place to live, work and enjoy."

"We will continue to listen to the community and our member organisations about what is important to our region. We look forward to continuing to work with the Victorian government to ensure our priority needs are realised," Cr Hersey said.

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