Mr J. BULL (Sunbury) — The last two weeks have been outstanding for Sunbury and the Sunbury community. On Monday I joined the Minister for Local Government at the Sunbury Aquatic Centre to announce that the Andrews Labor government has delivered $2 million for a brand-new warm-water pool. The funding was provided through the Andrews government’s $50 million Interface Growth Fund. This project has been a priority for Hume City Council for a number of years and the 15 by 12-metre pool is being built with a growing community in mind. The facility will be ideal for rehabilitation and is an important addition to the suite of preventive and rehabilitation services provided by the council and local health care.

The warm-water pool will cater for people of all ages, with more than 10 per cent of Sunbury’s population being 65 years old or older. Residents with mobility issues will now be able to engage in classes and other programs without the need to leave Sunbury. I want to thank the Minister for Local Government for delivering this funding, Hume City Council for its advocacy and of course the staff and patrons of the aquatic centre.