THE state opposition says it will spend $10 million dredging Mordialloc Creek if it wins next month’s election.
A “properly constituted” committee of management would be set up to oversee the creek if the Liberals win government, a statement from the opposition read.
“The health of the creek has significantly deteriorated under the Andrews Labor Government, with its last dredging back in 2012 under the Baillieu Government,” the statement read. “The frustrated community is campaigning fiercely, after years of being led on by the government, which has continuously claimed the funding would be made available – yet has nothing to show for it.
“As part of the Liberals and Nationals’ commitment, the establishment of a properly constituted committee of management will ensure a coordinated and informed approach to the ongoing management of this unique and important resource.”
The Liberal candidate for Mordialloc Phillip Pease said he has “worked closely with the Mordialloc Creek community, the boating community, collected signatures on my online petition and advocated for this funding – because it’s the right thing to do.”
“This is about protecting the health of the environment and our community,” he said.
First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 12 October 2022