As a growth area, Cardinia Shire is in constant need of major infrastructure investments from all levels of government to ensure that we have the roads, recreation facilities, and community centres that our community deserves.
The 2025 Federal Election is an opportunity to send a message to our politicians about the issues that you care about. Council will help to emphasise your voice in calling for a reduction in traffic congestion, improved community facilities and more local services.
Council is advocating for Australian Government funding to deliver the priority projects listed below. Click on the tiles for more details about these essential infrastructure investments.
A three stage overhaul of Cardinia Shire’s premier sports and aquatics centre, updating and expanding the facility to ensure it has the capacity to offer our growing population access to the health and recreation activities they love.
A package of road sealing projects across the Dandenong Ranges region that will guarantee emergency services can access the area during storms and bushfires, as well as improve safety and amenity for local residents.
A key road connecting Lang Lang’s sand quarry industry to the South Gippsland Highway, taking hundreds of large trucks a day off Lang Lang’s main roads.
Constructing new grade separated interchanges between Nar Nar Goon and Longwarry to replace four dangerous intersections that slow traffic and hinder economic growth.
On the 29th of April, Council held our very first community Q&A event which gave the community the opportunity to hear from all candidates running in the seat of La Trobe at the 2025 Federal Election.
Questions were put to candidates regarding:
In his opening address, Cardinia Shire Mayor Cr Jack Kowarzik highlighted the shire’s key advocacy priorities and the significant community support for each project.
Not only was this a unique opportunity for residents to hear from their potential representatives, but it also sent a message to Canberra that there is strong, widespread support for major investment that has been neglected for too long in Cardinia Shire.
You can watch the full recording of the Community Q&A here: https://youtu.be/GmKx8StR0Jg?si=Ucq2ndTgDrOAnabh
We need your stories and feedback to show our local politicians that these are vital projects that Cardinia Shire residents need.
The best way to support our Federal Election advocacy campaign is to have your say in our community survey above. However, we have also prepared advice and information on other ways that you can help push for more action and investment in our community from all levels of government.
The Cardinia Calls For website contains a Community Toolkit dedicated to guiding community groups engaging in advocacy, as well as contact details for all local Members of Parliament so that you can make your voice heard.
You can find all this information and more by clicking here.
Cardinia Shire Council's dedicated Advocacy Team is always working with MPs, Ministers, and partner organisations to call for more funding and support for our region.
If you're interested in learning more about our other advocacy priorities and what else we have achieved recently, you can visit Cardinia Calls For - our dedicated advocacy website. Click here to learn more.
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Have questions or want to learn more about a project, contact us below:
| Phone | 1300 787 624 |
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| mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au | |
| Website | www.cardinia.vic.gov.au |
Cardinia Shire Council acknowledges and pays respect to the traditional custodians of these lands the Bunurong and Wurundjeri people.
