I am proud to represent the people of Dandenong Ward and will always work to get the best for the community of Greater Dandenong.
I am pleased to note that Council passed it’s 2024-25 Budget recently, and within the Budget we made provision to progress towards building the new
Dandenong aquatic facility to replace the ageing Dandenong Oasis.
Over the past 12 months several big projects were completed in my ward including the WJ Crowe Pavilion at Thomas Carroll Reserve. The beautiful new pavilion includes four change rooms with associated amenities, a new social/multipurpose room, canteen and a timekeepers room. Opened in December 2023 the $6 million project was funded with grants from the State Government ($500,000) and AFL Victoria ($100,000).
Another major project in Dandenong Ward will benefit drivers who travel on Abbotts Road through Dandenong South. The $5 million project saw the road widened to two lanes in each direction between Taylors Road and the Cranbourne railway line. New pedestrian paths were added, while stormwater drainage and street lighting were upgraded. Traffic lights were also
added at the Taylors Road intersection and National Drive intersection. These improvements have already resulted in improvements to traffic flow and the reduction of congestion.
Recent works at the George Andrews Pavilion have made the ground more welcoming to players, supporters and other visitors, and ongoing works will make this space even more inviting.
The new playground is due for completion this month and a lighting upgrade on field one is due to be completed later this year following a power upgrade to the ground.
