Labor commits to Carrum Downs park project LABOR has promised to spend $1.3 million on works at Sandfield Reserve in Carrum Downs if it wins the federal election. The funding will be used to upgrade the playground, build a fitness station, expand the skate park, and build seating, paths, shades, lighting, and a multi-purpose court. Dunkley MP Peta Murphy, who is recontesting the seat for Labor at next
month’s election, said “I’m pleased to be able to commit to this project if Labor wins the election this May, which will bring the Carrum Downs and surrounding communities together in such an inclusive space. The new Carrum Downs Regional Park will benefit young families in Carrum Downs, Sandhurst, Skye and from across the Dunkley electorate and cater for future demand.”
Labor Party deputy leader Richard Marles visited the park to make the announcement. He said “Victorians have battled through a lot in the past couple of years, we’re ready to get out and into the community, and Labor wants to invest in places like Sandfield Reserve to make sure they have the best possible facilities- be it paths, shades, lighting and a multiuse courtthese are upgrades which make it all
the more enjoyable, but also, practical, modern and importantly safe.”
LABOR MPs at Sandfield Reserve with supporters of the upgrade plan. Picture: Supplied
DUNKLEY MP Peta Murphy, skater Caiden, and shadow youth minister Amanda Rishworth at Langwarrin Skate Park. Picture: Supplied
Support for skate park A CAMPAIGN by a local teenager to secure funding for upgrades at Langwarrin Skate Park has found more success. A $20,000 grant for works at the skate park was handed out last year. Federal Labor has now committed to spending another $170,000 on the site if it wins the election. Caiden, a 13-year-old skater, has been one of the leading voices in getting the skate park upgraded. Dunkley MP Peta Murphy said “I’m pleased to be able to commit to this project if Labor wins the election this May, which will deliver a better Langwarrin skate park with facilities catering to all ages and abilities I’m also incredibly proud of Caiden for setting up his petition and showing the value of grassroots campaigning. I am thrilled to be supporting him.”
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Frankston Times
19 April 2022
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