As a lifelong resident of Greater Dandenong, I have been passionate about improving the quality of our city, long before even joining Council. In the last 12 months, I have made 150 customer service reports to Council to seek improvements for our residents.
This year we look to positive change and forward thinking, after what has been an incredibly challenging couple of years with the COVID pandemic.
It’s time to bring health and wellbeing to the forefront and foster healthy living habits by getting active. Council’s Make Your Move strategy aims to increase community sport participation in our municipality, as we are currently ranked the lowest in Victoria. The prevalence of type 2 diabetes is also 36 per cent higher in our city compared to the Victorian average of nine per cent. So, it is essential that we provide encouragement and spaces for our residents to start leading more active lifestyles.
As a Councillor representative on the South East Leisure Board, I am looking forward to working with the team on the development of the new Dandenong Aquatic and Wellbeing Centre. The centre will replace the existing Dandenong Oasis to create an innovative health and education precinct for the south east.
In the Noble Park North ward, planning is underway to upgrade Barry J Powell Reserve with a masterplan being drafted based on community feedback. More exciting developments will unfold in the area as the year progresses.
If you want to get in touch with me email lana.formoso@cgd.vic.gov.au or phone me on 0435 530 536.
