Communities across the outer suburbs of Melbourne are crying out for new public aquatic centres and libraries to support our growing populations.
Historically, the Victorian and Federal Governments helped fund the development of new libraries and pools in growth areas. But over recent years local councils have been left to go it alone.
The result has been pools and libraries in disrepair, stalled developments and local families missing out.
The outer suburbs deserve better.
A new approach is needed.
It’s only fair the cost of new pools and libraries is split equally between the Federal Government, the Victorian Government and local councils.
This approach will best ensure that we can respond to the needs of outer Melbourne communities and provide our residents with the infrastructure they demand in a timely way as suburbs and population continues to expand.
Read more about our pools & libraries campaign here.
Melbourne’s outer suburbs are accommodating almost 45% of the state’s population growth.
Our communities need a loud, strong and effective voice. Outer Melbourne Councils will ensure our communities get their fair share.
Councils don't have the money to fund these projects alone. We need funding certainty, and a fairer funding split.
Our communities need a loud, strong and effective voice. Outer Melbourne Councils will ensure our communities get their fair share.
We need the Commonwealth to work with councils and the Victorian Government to build more local pools and libraries.
Our communities need a loud, strong and effective voice. Outer Melbourne Councils will ensure our communities get their fair share.
We need the Commonwealth to work with councils and the Victorian Government to build more local pools and libraries.