Labor is ensuring our regional communities can stay active with upgrades to local spaces.
Minister Settle joined Member for Bass Jordan Crugnale today to visit the State Coal Mine Rescue Station Arts Centre in Wonthaggi to celebrate its completion.
The arts centre has installed new flooring thanks to more than $48,000 from the Carroll Labor Government.
Works have since installed a new floating wooden floor for the building, making it safer for all ages and abilities.
Home to a gallery, art classes, music lessons, creative-based wellbeing projects and a ballet barre class, the arts centre plays an important role in keeping residents happy, healthy and fulfilled.
The Ballet Barre for Seniors Program has been a particular success, supporting health, fitness and social connectivity for locals, while helping participants to remain mobile and independent.
This latest project builds on a previous government investment of $50,000 to help the centre improve accessibility and privacy at the site, and to expand the number of programs being offered for community members.
More than $50 billion has been delivered through the Carroll Labor Government over the past decade to make our regions even better places to live, work, visit and study.
Labor is delivering the infrastructure Victoria needs, while Jess Wilson's Liberals are planning $40 billion in cuts.
As stated by Minister for Rural and Regional Development Michaela Settle
"Community and arts centres play an important role in the health and happiness of our communities and help make our regional towns such ideal places to live, work and invest."
"It's wonderful to see these upgrades supporting so many community activities and helping residents to thrive."
As stated by Member for Bass Jordan Crugnale
"This new floor means locals of all ages and abilities can continue enjoying the programs they love in a space that is safe, accessible and fit for the future."
"The Living Local Fund is one of our Labor signature programs that promotes social connections as it enhances the places and spaces we love and cherish in our community. Congratulations to the amazing volunteer committee and the extraordinary work they do offering such an array of activities and programs at the Rescue Station."
As stated by State Coal Mine Rescue Station Arts Centre President Wendy Crellen OAM
"The Safe Steps floor project was one of the most significant projects at the Rescue Station. It was designed in collaboration with Heritage Victoria to help preserve the building's heritage."
"The floor supports a wide range of activities, particularly our dance classes. These classes promote physical and mental wellbeing and provide senior people with a valuable opportunity for social connection and networking."
