Kingston Council has launched its Put Kingston First campaign, calling on all political parties and candidates to commit to delivering key local priorities ahead of the Victorian State Election this November.
The campaign puts forward a suite of projects shaped directly by community feedback, reflecting what Kingston residents have told Council matters most for their neighbourhoods, now and into the future.
Kingston Mayor Cr Georgina Oxley said the campaign is grounded in the voices of the community.
"We've listened to what people want for their neighbourhoods, and this campaign is about making sure those local priorities are heard loud and clear in the lead-up to the State Election."
Cr Oxley said the proposed projects represent practical, ready-to-deliver opportunities for State Government partnership.
"We know what our community needs; better local facilities, more vibrant public spaces and infrastructure that keeps pace with growth," she said.
"These are well-planned, community-backed projects that are ready for investment and will make a real difference to people's daily lives."
The campaign builds on a strong track record of partnership between Council and the Victorian Government.
"Some of our best community facilities have been delivered through genuine partnerships between Council and the Victorian Government," Cr Oxley said.
"Projects like pavilion redevelopments, sports lighting upgrades and new playgrounds show how we successfully work together to deliver fantastic community outcomes.
"The projects in this campaign are planned, prioritised and ready to proceed. With State Government support, we can deliver them sooner and give our community the infrastructure it needs now and into the future."
The Put Kingston First campaign identifies priority projects for co-investment including:
- Upgrading early childhood centres in growing areas such as Dingley Village and Edithvale.
- Revitalising key community hubs like the Kingston Arts Precinct in Moorabbin and the Mordialloc Community Centre.
- Investing in parks, open space and active transport, including improvements to the Edithvale–Seaford Wetlands boardwalk.
- Enhancing local shopping precincts including Chelsea, Highett, Parkdale and Dingley Village.
- Major upgrades to sporting facilities to support growing participation, particularly among women and juniors.
Cr Oxley said the election presents a key opportunity to secure support.
"Our community has told us what matters and now we're asking candidates to back it," she said.
"When local and state governments partner on projects that communities genuinely want and need, the results speak for themselves. This election is a real opportunity to deliver lasting benefits for Kingston and we're ready to work with all candidates to make it happen."
