Politics & Council
9 March, 2024
Premier warned two months ago of shire concerns
ALARM bells over flood recovery funding approval delays across the Loddon Shire were first raised with Premier Jacinta Allan two months ago. The Premier, who is also member for Bendigo East, was asked by the Loddon Herald about council frustration...
ALARM bells over flood recovery funding approval delays across the Loddon Shire were first raised with Premier Jacinta Allan two months ago.
The Premier, who is also member for Bendigo East, was asked by the Loddon Herald about council frustration when she fronted the media in Bendigo as summer storms increased flooding across the region.
Ms Allan said she was surprised to hear of concerns and praised council staff for their work.
However, two months later and Ms Allan was given the same message a fortnight ago by Mayor Gavan Holt and CEO Lincoln Fitzgerald.
They told the MP who represents part of the shire that some Loddon communities had seen flood damage up to three times in 13 months.
Cr Holt said Loddon Shire was grateful for funding under the agreement between Canberra and Spring Street. “But if we can’t get projects approved, no amount of money will see us complete works by the deadline.”