Liberal Member for Northern Victoria Region Wendy Lovell said the State Government was refusing to come clean on funding timeline on Mernda Regional Aquatic and Sports Centre.
Ms Lovell raised the issue in Parliament asking for clear answers regarding when and how much funding the State Government would provide for the project.
Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence replied to Ms Lovell’s question stating $20 million has been allocated in the 23/24 Budget and Sport and Recreation Victoria was working with Whittlesea Council to finalise the project scope, budget and delivery timelines.
Ms Lovell said the 24/25 Budget was about to be delivered and no money appears to have been spent with work still not beginning at the site.
“If the budget and timeline have not been finalized yet, and work is nowhere close to starting, then where is the $20 million,” she said.
“What money has been spent, and what funds will flow over the forward estimates?
“The government needs to come clean with the residents of Mernda about how much funding has actually been provided, and when we can expect work to start.”
