Thanks to the Government's Housing Support Program, 250 million already allocated to Victoria for enabling infrastructure and social housing across the state as well as 32 billion Homes for Australia Plan to meet the ambitious national target of building 1.2 million new, well-located homes over the next 5 years.
Quotes attributable to Member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters MP:
"Marong is a significant growth corridor in Greater Bendigo and it is crucial to the successful development of the region.
"Our government is partnering with the City of Greater Bendigo and Coliban Water to deliver a project that will unlock homes and create more social and affordable housing in our region.
"Labor Governments invest in the regions, invest in our communities and programs like this one make it easier for people to build or buy their own home in our community."
Quotes attributable to City of Greater Bendigo CEO, Andrew Cooney:
"This funding is a great example of various levels of government and local agencies working together for the benefit of the community.
"Marong has long been identified as a key growth area for Greater Bendigo and this planned investment in critical infrastructure aligns with strategic planning outlined in the Managed Growth Strategy and Marong Township Structure Plan.
"Marong's population is expected to reach 8,000 people over the next 20 years and planning for the Bendigo Regional Employment Precinct is underway now, which is expected to deliver 6,000 direct and indirect jobs.
"This investment will support forecast population growth and help maintain the liveability of our community."
