Book 8 - Parliament of Victoria

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE
Thursday, 2 June 2011 COUNCIL 1807
ANSWER:
I am informed that:
(b) 2008–09;
(c) 2009–10; and
(d) 2010–11.
The following expenditure information was sourced by Department of Planning and Community Development
(DPCD) staff through the department grants database (eGrants).
The total expenditure of DPCD on sporting club facilities and amenities within Yarra Ranges Shire Council for the
years 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10 and 2010–11 is $2 509 858.87.
The programs that have been included in the search are as follows:
– Community Facility Funding Program
– Country Football and Netball Program
– Country Football Grounds Assistance Program
– Drought Relief for Community Sport and Recreation Program
– Community Facilities-Basketball and Netball Stadiums
– Community Facilities Unique Initiatives
– Improving Community Access to VFL Grounds
– Joint Schools/Community Use Playing Fields
– Strengthening the World Game Program
– Sustainable Sports Grounds Program
– Synthetic Surfaces Program
– The Drought Relief for Country Sports Program.
Roads: Main Road, St Albans — level crossing
598. MS HARTLAND — To ask the Minister for Planning (for the Minister for Roads): In relation to the
coalition’s election promise to fix the St Albans level crossing at Main Road East and Main Road West:
ANSWER:
(1) When will plans for the rail underpass be made public.
(2) Will consultation with the public and local businesses occur, and when will this consultation
occur.
(3) What is the project’s time line, including the beginning of construction and the completion of the
rail underpass.
I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:
1. A preliminary concept design for a rail under road option at Main Road has been developed. Plans of the
proposal will be made available to members of the public and interested stakeholders for comment as part of
the formal planning process.
2. In late 2010, VicRoads consulted with local businesses and residents whose properties may be affected by the
St Albans level crossing proposal. Further consultation will occur as part of the formal planning process.
3. The government has committed to commence planning and construction in its first term.