Maroondah City Council congratulates the re-elected Federal Members of Parliament in the seats of Deakin, Casey and Menzies.

Maroondah Mayor Alex Makin said Council was looking forward to working with the MPs.

“Council has already established a strong working relationship with the member for Casey Tony Smith, the member for Deakin Mike Symon and the member for Menzies Kevin Andrews over the past three years,” Cr Makin said.

“Council met with most of the candidates prior to the election to ensure they were aware of the issues and projects that were a concern to the Maroondah community,” Cr Makin said.

“With Ringwood being one of six State Government designated Central Activities Districts Maroondah is seeing some significant investment and development from both the State Government and private enterprises,” Cr Makin said.

“We will now continue to work with the Federal MPs to gain their support for some major projects in Maroondah, primarily the proposed $48 million Maroondah Aquatic and Leisure Centre,” Cr Makin said.

“The proposed project would provide enormous community benefit, ensuring significant leisure and aquatic facilities for the Maroondah and regional community for the next 50 years. There would also be a substantial economic and employment benefit to the region during construction and operation of the proposed facility,” Cr Makin said.

“Council is seeking substantial funding from the Federal Government to assist with the development of this project, particularly for the proposed diving facilities which would include a unique dry diving training facilities for the State, as well as a FINA standard 10 metre diving tower and pool,” Cr Makin said.

So far Council has received substantial letters of support for the proposed project from:

• Diving Australia
• Diving Victoria
• Swimming Australia
• Swimming Victoria
• Ringwood Diving Club
• Whitehorse Diving Club
• Ringwood Swimming Club
• Victoria Water Polo
• Ringwood Water Polo Club
• Ringwood Triathlon Club
• Knox City Council
• Eastern Independent Schools Melbourne
• Aquinas College
• Tintern Schools
• Maroondah Secondary College
• Yarra Valley Grammar
• Ringwood Secondary College
• Eastern Access Community Health
• Scope
• Ringwood Spiders Football Club
• Heathmont Football Club
• North Ringwood Football Club
• Ringwood Bowls Club
• East Ringwood Junior Football Club
• Ringwood Football Club
• Ringwood Croquet Club
• Ringwood Professional Athletics Club
• East Ringwood Tennis Club
• Croydon Cricket Club

“We are confident that the local MPs will see the significant benefit the proposal would make to the region, and that they are willing to support the proposal and advocate for funding on behalf of their community,” Cr Makin said.

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