AUSTRALIA'S Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack spent two days in the Wimmera as a part of his tour to regional areas across the country.
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Mr McCormack made several announcements during his time in the area.
Along with Horsham Rural City Council mayor Robyn Gulline, Mr McCormack broke ground on the River to City project on Monday, May 17.
READ MORE DETAILS HERE: Deputy Prime Minister turns first sod for river projects
Joined by Federal Member for Mallee Dr Anne Webster, Mr McCormack announced the first project for the Roads of Strategic Importance initiative. Some $4million was pledged for the Stawell Road junction.
FUNDING DETAILS: Feds come around to funding new busy Stawell Road intersection
The Deputy PM was back the following morning with an event at the Horsham Showgrounds on Tuesday, May 18. He was greeted by school leaders for the Horsham West and Haven Primary School Haven campus.
Mr McCormack and his team travelled to Warracknabeal to ceremoniously begin the construction for the Woodbine Disability Centre upgrade.
COMMUNITY LEADER SPEAKS: Construction underway for Woodbine in Warracknabeal
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Alison Foletta
Alison Foletta specialises in local government and court stories. For story tips on Ballarat and local government email: alison.foletta@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Alison Foletta specialises in local government and court stories. For story tips on Ballarat and local government email: alison.foletta@austcommunitymedia.com.au
