Cr Daria Kellander repeatedly voted against funding for community infrastructure

Over the 4 years former Liberal Candidate Daria Kellander has been on the Council, she has repeatedly voted against capital works budgets that included the following community infrastructure:

  • PA Burns Reserve Dog Park and beach – public toilet, entry improvement works, upgrade Dog off leash area, sand retention and beach access.
  • Altona and Seaholme Foreshore improvements – upgrades to seawalls, shared paths, access ramps, drainage, amenity & public toilets.
  • Pier St upgrade works including full upgrade of Pier Street (Queens Street to The Esplanade), upgrade of Weaver Reserve (including new car park), permanent closure of the Esplanade from Bent Street to Pier Street; and a new pedestrian entry point to the Altona Pier.
  • H W Lee Reserve open space upgrade, Altona – Upgrade of open space area across from the Altona beach.
  • Altona Tennis Club Refurbishment, Altona – This work has included the renewal of the existing clay surface courts and reconstruction of four synthetic grass courts and new lighting for improved training and competition. Minor pavilion renewal works were also conducted.
  • G J Hosken Reserve Upgrade, Altona North – The upgrade includes a new adventure playground, fitness equipment, footpath networks, new park furniture, a multi-use court with a basketball hoop and tree planting throughout the reserve. The western part of the reserve has been fenced to create a dog off-lead precinct, with new seating and bins.
  • Weaver Reserve and Pier St streetscape enhancements – Works included improvements to open space reserve, streetscape improvements along the southern section of Pier Street, and improvements to public amenities such as public toilets.
  • Brooklyn Community Hall upgrade and extension – The facility provides a place of belonging and an interchangeable space for several users groups, including two large multipurpose rooms, lounge area, industrial kitchen and business centre.
  • HC Kim Reserve, Altona – New Pavilion and oval upgrade, Altona – These works included the demolition of the existing pavilion with a rebuild of a new pavilion consisting of six change rooms, first aid room, umpire facilities, social space and storage. Works were also undertaken to the fields including the complete rebuild of pitch one and irrigation upgrades to pitches two and three.
  • WJ Croft Open Space enhancements, Altona North – The project has delivered a range of new facilities, including: A new playground, providing a safe and fun environment for children, new pathways ensuring accessibility and connectivity throughout the reserve, an overflow carpark to accommodate additional vehicles on game days, soft landscaping with grassed areas and seating, creating inviting spaces for spectators and visitors.
  • Altona North Children’s Centre Expansion – Altona North Children’s Centre Expansion (One Tree), to increase kindergarten spaces and accommodate introduction of three year old kinder program.
  • Drainage upgrades in Altona, particularly for the birdcage area in Altona.
  • Road and Footpath renewal program.
  • Unsealed laneway upgrade program.

The people of Altona and Seaholme should know these facts before they vote for their next representative on the Hobsons Bay City Council.

Authorised by Tony Briffa, PO Box 51, Altona VIC 3018