Environment

Toddlers turn on the tap to celebrate new water mains

The Allan Labor Government is investing in the state’s water infrastructure to provide long-terms safe and reliable water supply for 365,000 customers to the east of Melbourne. Member for the North-Eastern Metropolitan Region Sonja Terpstra joined 20 toddlers at a local early learning centre to celebrate laying the final pipe of the Kilsyth to Croydon […]

Infrastructure innovations boost local recycled water use

The Allan Labor Government is investing in innovative recycled water infrastructure to ensure local parks and community spaces stay healthy and green while saving our precious drinking water. Today marks the completion of a new recycled water main in Croydon which will see the community will benefit from the 300m water main delivering high quality […]

Preparing North-Eastern Metro schools for bushfire season

The Allan Labor Government is making sure schools across Victoria are well-prepared for the upcoming bushfire season by providing grants to slash vegetation growth and reduce the risk of fire. Member for North-Eastern Metro, Sonja Terpstra today announced Yarra Hills Secondary College, Croydon Community School, Warrandyte High School, Andersons Creek Primary School, Wonga Park Primary […]

Helping Victoria’s volunteers protect our environment

The Andrews Labor Government has awarded more than $4.4 million worth of grants to Victorian youth and volunteer groups to further improve the state’s natural environment. Member for North-Eastern Metro Region, Sonja Terpstra today announced the local recipients of the $3.98 million 2023 Victorian Landcare Grants which will help volunteers protect and restore our landscapes. […]

Yarra Valley Parklands Welcomes More Open Spaces

The Andrews Labor Government is delivering more open space to Templestowe for visitors and locals to explore and enjoy. Minister for Environment Ingrid Stitt announced the Labor Government had expanded the Yarra Valley Parklands by acquiring a neighbouring property in Kearney Lane that is almost nine-hectares. Based in Templestowe, the Parklands offers visitors wide open […]

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