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GAIC funding announcement

16 May 2024

Cardinia Shire Council recently welcomed $21.5 million in funding from the Victorian Government to support the delivery of essential infrastructure projects, including for the Pakenham Revitalisation Project.

The Minister for Planning Sonya Kilkenny delivered the good news, alongside Pakenham MP Emma Vulin, on Wednesday 24 April, during a visit to Cardinia Shire.

The funding is being provided through the Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution (GAIC) fund. The funding will support the following projects:

Reconfiguration of Drake Place - $8.4 million

This project will improve pedestrian access to Main Street and connections with key destinations, including the Pakenham Railway Station and proposed community hospital.

Extension of John Street, Pakenham - $4.3 million

John Street will be extended from Drake Place through to Henty Street to improve access through to McGregor Road and to the proposed community hospital.

McGregor duplication and Henty Road signalisation (traffic lights) - $6 million

The road duplication will further improve traffic-flow, following the removal of the level-crossing in McGregor Road. The installation of traffic lights at the intersection of Henty Street and McGregor Road forms part of the wider Pakenham Revitalisation Project and will help flow to Main Street. Project design is underway.

Princes Highway / Arena Parade intersection upgrade - $2.8 million

These works are required as part of the Cardinia Road Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) and will help to facilitate further development of Officer and its town centre. Design works are now underway.