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A welcome message A mosaic artwork celebrating the courage and contribution of people from refugee backgrounds has been installed at Thomas Carr College. The artwork, titled We Welcome Refugees, was designed by student Olivia Papavero as part of a Refugee Week competition run by the college in 2017. The design was transformed into an artwork by local artist Julie Stevens and unveiled at the school during Refugee Week this year. The mosaic aims to send a message of welcome and belonging to students from a refugee background. College principal Craig Holmes said: “We are an inclusive school community open to others through our strong Catholic values. “I congratulate Olivia and all involved in producing this thoughtful installation.” Wyndham council provided funds to help develop the mosaic project. Mayor Josh Gilligan, who attended the unveiling, said the mosaic was a strong reminder of why Australia “really is the lucky country”.
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Budget cash for roads By Alesha Capone Wyndham council is proposing to spend $103.8 million on capital works as part of its 2020-21 budget, with big-ticket items including upgraded roads, new cells at Werribee tip and repairs to the Eagle Stadium roof. he council proposes a budgeted operating surplus of $157.3 million, however ater depreciation and amortisation the city would be let with a $50.3 million deicit. Wyndham mayor Josh Gilligan said the council remained in a “robust inancial position”. At a meeting last Tuesday, several councillors noted that the COVID-19 pandemic had afected the budget, with a decrease in revenue
from sports facilities and other sources since March. Councillors said it was important to balance the needs of the growing municipality with a “balanced approach” to the pandemic. Cr Gilligan said the council was planning to spend $11.75 million to reconstruct and resurface roads, including $1 million to duplicate Tarneit Road between Sayers and Leakes roads. he council has allocated $1 million for widening roads in Little River and $1.5 million to upgrade the Boundary Round and Derrimut Road intersection. he budget proposes $9 million for the design and construction of cell six at the Werribee
tip, and $4 million for the construction of cell seven. An additional $4 million has been allocated for rectiication works at Eagle Stadium’s roof, which for years has been leaking on days of heavy rainfall. “We will go ater the parties that are responsible for this defect and we will recoup the cost, of what we can, to ratepayers,” Cr Gilligan said. he council is also proposing to spend $10.2 million to construct two new children’s centres at Truganina and Tarneit North; $4.8 million on the construction of Riverdale Community Centre, Tarneit; $3.5 million on new soccer facilities at Galvin Park; $1.5 million on the
K Road Clifs Masterplan implementation; and $950,000 for a new carpark, pavilion and landscaping at Bensonhurst Parade Reserve. he budget includes the previously announced $5 million WynLocal Economic Support package, comprising $1.5 million in business support grants for local traders as they emerge from the pandemic. he budget proposes setting the mayor’s annual allowance at $100,434 and councillor allowances at $31,444 per annum. To provide feedback on the proposed budget, visit theloop.wyndham.vic.gov.au/budget before 5pm on Tuesday, July 21. ■ Fee
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