In the lead up to the Federal Election, Hume City Council is advocating for a range of Federal policy and funding support on behalf of its fast-growing community.
This includes initiatives to reduce the amount of time locals spend in traffic, boost education options close to home, and support for those most in need, Council said in a statement at the weekend.
“Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most diverse communities. Our population of 257,000 will expand to 394,000 in the next 20 years, and we need vital infrastructure and services to grow with us,” said Hume Mayor, Carly Moore.
“In the lead up to the 2022 Federal Election, we’re calling on candidates from every political party to help build a better Hume.
“We need investment that relieves road congestion, creates tertiary education opportunities where we live, helps hard-hit communities recover from COVID-19, and supports refugees and asylum seekers making a life in Hume.”
Council is calling on all Federal Election candidates to build a better Hume by committing to support:
- Congestion-busting projects to unlock our City‘s economic potential:
- Delivery of the Bulla Bypass
- Delivery of the Outer Metropolitan Ring Road, and
- Hume Freeway upgrades.
- More tertiary education options in Hume’s growth areas
- COVID recovery initiatives to address ongoing employment and mental health issues, and
- Support for refugees and asylum seekers, including reinstatement of Status Resolution Support Services, access to essential medical services, and education and employment opportunities.
