Cardinia Shire Council is calling for investment from other levels of government in our priority projects, including major local projects as well as transformational regional developments.
Click on the projects below to learn more about these essential upgrades across Cardinia Shire.
Local Priorities
| The Project | The Ask | The Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Cardinia Life Redevelopment | $28.5 million from each level of government for design and construction | A modern and future-proofed sports and aquatic centre servicing the entire shire. |
| Princes Highway Intersection Upgrades | $25 million from the Victorian and Australian Governments for a business case | Safe, futureproofed intersections along Cardinia Shire's most accident-prone section of highway |
| Racecourse Road Duplication | $60 million total from all levels of government for design and construction | Removal of the last major bottleneck in the Pakenham road network |
| Road Sealing Package | $109 million in Australian Government funding reinstated | Improved road access during emergency events such as storms and bushfires |
| Lang Lang Truck Bypass | $24 million from each level of government for construction | Improved road safety and reduced air and noise pollution |
| Officer District Park Stage 2 | $5.8 million from the Australian and Victorian Governments for construction | Major regional level park and outdoor recreation facility |
| Pakenham Revitalisation Project | Funding from the Australian and Victorian Governments | Upgrade and refresh of Pakenham CBD streetscape to boost economic opportunities |
Regional Priorities
| The Project | The Ask | The Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Financial sustainability of local government | Additional grants and funding support for local governments nationwide | Better service delivery and additional local investment, reducing pressure on state and federal governments |
| Thompsons Road Extension | $900 million total from the Victorian and Australian Governments for design and construction | Unlocks Officer South employment zone and reduces congestion on the Monash Freeway |
| South East Melbourne Airport | $5 million from the Australian Government for a comprehensive business case | Increased exports and tourism for the Gippsland and Dandenong regions |
| Dedicated Growth Area Funds | Funding streams for infrastructure delivery and aquatic centres | Targeted infrastructure investment in high growth regions |
Fostering liveability and community
| The Project | The Ask | The Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Biolinks Plan | $2 million in operation funding from the Australian and Victorian Governments | Protection of endangered Southern Brown Bandicoot and other at-risk species |
| Establishment of mental health centers | Funding from the Australian and Victorian Governments | Fills a major gap in mental health services locally, and those targeted at children |
| Financial crisis and material aid funding | Ongoing funding from the Australian and Victorian Governments | Financial support for at-risk residents |
| Homelessness and housing support services | Ongoing funding from the Australian and Victorian Governments | Fills a major gap in crisis accommodation locally |
Advocacy Prospectus
Council's latest Advocacy Prospectus contains all the information about the projects listed above in one document. Follow the link below to read and share our key priorities.
