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Victorian regional infrastructure and service funding

Overview

The Victorian state government and opposition have introduced separate funding initiatives for regional infrastructure and services. The state opposition has pledged $200 million to upgrade the Country Fire Authority (CFA) fleet, aiming to add over 300 new trucks over five years to address an ageing fleet. This proposal also includes funding for 17 stations, recruitment, and the creation of an ombudsman for volunteer firefighters.

Separately, the Victorian government announced a $5.2 million Regional Truck Wash Upgrade Grant Program. This initiative is designed to improve infrastructure and effluent disposal for the livestock industry to protect against disease and support regional supply chains. The program will be implemented in stages, with direct grant funding applications expected in early 2027.

Entities

Victoria · Michaela Settle · Jess Wilson · Danny O’Brien · Victorian Government

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Victoria announces $5.2 million for regional truck wash upgrades

    The Victorian government is investing $5.2 million in a new grant program to upgrade regional truck wash infrastructure, aiming to improve biosecurity and support the livestock industry.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Victoria Opposition pledges $200 million for CFA fleet upgrades

    The Victorian opposition has promised $200 million to provide 300 new CFA trucks, upgrade 17 stations, and establish a volunteer ombudsman to address ageing equipment and recruitment issues.

Sources

bigrigs.com.au · m.smh.com.au · ownerdriver.com.au · theage.com.au