In 2012 I first noticed Stud Road did not have a safe pedestrian crossing near the Dandenong Stadium and I decided I wanted to ensure our community would have safe access on this extremely dangerous stretch of road. It was one of the main reasons I ran for Council in 2020 and I’m thrilled the State Government announced in the May 2024 Budget to fund the construction of a signalised crossing, this makes me incredibly humbled that advocacy and standing for what is right can have a huge impact on our communities.
Another reason I ran for council was to ensure the entire city, but particularly my ward, had adequate sporting facilities, open space, renewed playgrounds, exercise equipment, improved roads, drainage and footpaths.
Since being elected in 2020 I have had an incredible amount of capital improvement projects delivered including:
- Brand new park and play equipment in Hennesy Way, Dandenong North $100,000
- Brand new playground, exercise equipment, fencing and walking path at Browns Road Reserve, Noble Park North $200,000
- Federal Blackspot funding for Browns Road, Noble Park North $400,000
- Stage 1, 2 and 3 of the Barry Powell Reserve Masterplan $457,000
- Works at Heritage Kindergarten $105,000
- Kitchen and changeroom facility upgrades at WJ Turner Reserve $210,000
- Plans are moving forward for a kitchen upgrade and new pitches masterplan for kitchen upgrades for Lyndale United Soccer Club with these projects set to be undertaken across 2024-25
- Upgrades to Bakers Road Reserve $250,000
- Upgrades to Madison Reserve $100,000
- Kerb and channelling works throughout the ward
- Improved footpaths throughout the ward
- Road safety initiatives totalling $250,000 including:
- School crossing on Manning Drive
- Pedestiran refuge on Bakers Road
- Pedestrain Refuge on Halton Road
- Traffic calming on Templewood Ave and Frognal Avevue
I have also had the honour of being elected as a Victorian Local Government Association board member. The VLGA plays a pivotal role in shaping our community and ensuring councillors are equipped to focus and serve. I look forward to being the only voice from the south east on the VLGA so we can make our sector better equipped to serve communities.
If you want to get in touch with me you can email lana.formoso@cgd.vic.gov.au or phone 0435 530 536.