They say, from little things, big things grow and Member for Mallee Dr Anne Webster hopes a Coalition Government will be able to look back at Little Lake Boort as where Mallee’s funding drought turned around, after securing a $950,000 commitment from the Coalition.

“I am absolutely thrilled to back the Boort community in improving the appeal and connectivity of the Tennis Club, Bowls Club, Historic Park, Croquet Club and Swimming Pool,” Dr Webster said.

“Today I am announcing $950,000 if a Dutton-Littleproud Coalition Government is elected this upcoming election, to activate and reconnect the parklands at Little Lake Boort with community facilities.”

The Loddon Shire project has an estimated total cost of around $1.4 million for the Little Lake Boort foreshore precinct, with the project masterplan including a skate park, 3-on-3 basketball court, picnic areas, seating and shade areas.

The Swimming Pool will also receive a new eastern entrance and new water play features.

The Tennis Club will receive new fencing and two new synthetic courts.

The Croquet Club will receive new storage facilities and a toilet.

“I have to be clear, I can only make this funding a reality if the Coalition wins the upcoming election. The Albanese Labor government have reduced spending in Mallee by a factor of 20 to 1 compared to my first term in office under a Coalition government,” Dr Webster said.

“My hope is that Little Lake Boort will be the beginning of Mallee getting back its fair share of federal spending.”

Dr Webster has recently been critical of the Albanese Government’s failure to provide a single housing grant to Mallee under the Regional Housing Support program, referring that program to the Auditor-General.

Mallee Councils have consistently told Dr Webster Labor’s co-funding demands make it incredibly difficult to successfully apply for funding.

“The Coalition is contributing well over half the cost towards this project, which will be welcome relief to shires like Loddon Shire after Labor has starved small shires with prohibitive project criteria and co-funding expectations,” Dr Webster said.

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