Wyndham council is asking residents for their assistance in campaigning for a new community and performing arts centre in the municipality in the lead up to the November state election.
In a video posted to Facebook, council called on residents to lobby state candidates to secure funding for the centre.
“This area is today home to 34,922 people, it sounds like a lot, but it will soon be even greater,” mayor Peter Maynard said.
“By 2040, this corridor will be home to a whooping 87,126 people.
“With great growth, comes the need to invest in the services and infrastructure for the people that choose to call this area home, from now and into the future.”
Councillor Maynard told Star Weekly he had personally met or offered to meet all candidates running for election across Wyndham, regardless of their political beliefs, to advocate on behalf of all the needs of the municipality’s residents.
“We’re calling on all candidates to commit to help fund new infrastructure for our growing community, including $20 million for The Black Forest Road North Community and Performing Arts Centre in Wyndham Vale,” he said.
“The new building will include a new community centre, kindergarten services, maternal and child health services, a library and a performing arts centre.”
Cr Maynard said council would continue advocating to all candidates to “ensure we see the investment we deserve”.
“We want commitments towards projects that will boost job opportunities and access, while bolstering our local economy,” he said.
“We need to build better transport connections making it easier to move around Wyndham.
“We also need support through education, and to build a stronger sense of community through sport and community infrastructure.”
