Upgrades for Horsham’s premier sporting facility

An elected Liberal and Nationals Government will provide $5 million to transform Horsham City Oval into a modern multi-use community asset for generations to come. Member for Lowan and Deputy Leader of The Nationals Emma Kealy announced the funding today to redevelop the oval with a new grandstand to meet accessibility and AFL regional standards,…

Nationals to reinvigorate case for passenger rail

An elected Nationals and Liberals government will put passenger rail services for western Victoria firmly back on the table, with Member for Lowan Emma Kealy today announcing a comprehensive investigation into all options for improving rail connectivity in Lowan. The Nationals and Liberals have pledged support for a business case into returning passenger trains to…

The Nationals to address gas monopoly

The Nationals in government will end the existing gas monopoly situation in Horsham and Stawell, helping to ease cost of living pressures for local families. Member for Lowan and Deputy Leader of The Nationals Emma Kealy made the announcement today, saying the commitment would allow competition into the gas market, driving down gas prices for…

Walking track feasibility study

Funding to explore Pomonal water tunnel transformation

The Nationals in government will provide $200,000 to develop a feasibility study into transforming an existing water tunnel near Pomonal into a premier walking track underneath the Grampians Nationals Park. The one-kilometre water tunnel, which was dug by hand through the Mt William Range in the 1870s to establish a secure water supply from the…

Funding to get Casterton Branxholme Rail Trail project on track

The Nationals in government will provide $250,000 to kick off a project to develop 54 kilometres of disused rail line between Casterton and Branxholme into a walking and cycling trail. The Casterton Branxholme Rail Trail is a joint project between the Glenelg Shire Council, Casterton Business and Development Association, and Casterton District Historical Society. Member…

Horsham Saints Football Netball Club and St Michaels Tennis Club

Kealy serves up $259,000 for Horsham’s Coughlin Park

Member for Lowan Emma Kealy has announced that the Nationals in government will provide $259,000 to the Horsham Saints Football and Netball Club to upgrade two existing outdoor tennis courts at Horsham’s Coughlin Park, to enable them to be used for both netball and tennis. The Coughlin Park Management Committee has created a master plan…