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Urbanisation is putting increasing pressure on the environment, with the Australian State of the Environment Report 2021 stating that...
marnieg84
Nov 3, 20221 min read
Substantial benefits from the Outer Metropolitan Ring and Rail
LeadWest is asking for State and Federal Government commitment to the full Outer Metropolitan Ring (OMR) including freight rail,...
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marnieg84
Oct 27, 20221 min read
Improving the regions active and public transport networks
LeadWest wants to work with State Government departments to review, plan and implement a whole-of-region active and public transport...
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marnieg84
Oct 20, 20221 min read
A regional youth mental health program
Youth mental health is in crisis in Melbourne's western suburbs and many of our young people are missing out on the help they need to...
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marnieg84
Oct 10, 20222 min read
LeadWest launches advocacy campaign – Invest in the West
Health, transport connections and sustainability have been identified as key projects to ensure that Melbourne’s west continues to...
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marnieg84
May 4, 20221 min read
Melton's New Hospital and the 2022/23 Victorian State Budget
There has been exciting news for the Melton Hospital as a part of the 2022/2023 Victoria State Budget. A total of $2.9 billion will be...
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marnieg84
Mar 31, 20221 min read
Western Intermodal Freight Terminal
Great news in the Federal Budget for Melbourne’s West! The Government has announced funding for the Western Intermodal Freight Terminal...
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marnieg84
Feb 16, 20221 min read
Sunshine Superhub
Sunshine Station is set to become a Superhub for Melbourne’s West! With Sunshine Station expected to double in size, a new regional...
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Oct 5, 20212 min read
Western Intermodal Freight Precinct
Industry, regional organisations and councils in Melbourne's West come together to discuss multi-billion dollar freight terminal...
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Jul 28, 20211 min read
Werribee Precinct – A Vibrant Satellite City for Melbourne
During the outstanding launch of the West of Melbourne Economic Development Alliance (WoMEDA) Werribee Report, Professor Peter Dawkins,...
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Jul 14, 20211 min read
Altona's Foreshore Upgrade
With assistance from the Suburban Revitalization Program, our regions historic Altona foreshore is expected to receive a $12.9 million...
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Jul 13, 20211 min read
Wyndham's A-League Stadium
Wyndham City Council has awarded a $1.21 million contract to design a 5000 capacity football stadium and surrounding facilities in...
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Jul 5, 20211 min read
Melton Hospital's Proposed Location
Following extensive planning from Melton City Council and the Victorian Planning Authority, the State Government has just announced the...
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Apr 19, 20211 min read
$20 million investment will build 74 new homes
A $20 million investment announced by the State Government will see 74 new social and affordable homes built around Wyndham. For...
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leadwest
Mar 30, 20211 min read
Concept Design of the Melbourne Airport Rail
Melbourne Airport Rail has recently released concept designs of the long awaited Airport Rail. The design outlines the new rail bridge...
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leadwest
Mar 30, 20211 min read
Acute Mental Health Facilities and 120 New Mental Health Beds
As a response to a key recommendation of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System, the State Government has invested a...
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leadwest
Mar 29, 20211 min read
LeadWest Website Launch
On Friday 26th March, the new LeadWest website was officially made live! After completion of a rebranding exercise, the LeadWest...
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LeadWest
Feb 24, 20211 min read
Sunshine Super Hub
With investment in the Melbourne Airport Rail Link (MARL), the Western Rail Plan and the Suburban Rail Loop, creating a Sunshine Super...
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LeadWest
Dec 31, 20201 min read
2020 in review
Over the year 2020, the focus for LeadWest was on the following: Transitioning from a company structure to a special committee of Council...
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LeadWest
Dec 16, 20201 min read
Greening the West
Expansion of the Greening the West Strategy will deliver positive health outcomes, enhanced livability, increased environmental benefits,...
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