Ian Goodenough (Moore, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Earlier this week, I hosted visiting local government representatives from my electorate as part of national Local Government Week. From the City of Joondalup, Mayor Albert Jacob, Councillor Nige Jones, and Chief Executive Officer Garry Hunt; and from the City of Wanneroo, Mayor Tracey Roberts, Councillor Frank Cvitan, Councillor Samantha Fenn, and Chief Executive Officer Daniel Simms.

The federal government provides strong support in the form of financial assistance grants to local government authorities across Australia for roads and for general purposes. The local government representatives from my community met with a number of ministers to outline a number of strategic infrastructure and economic development priorities, including activation of the Joondalup city centre, the redevelopment of the Ocean Reef Marina, expanding employment opportunities in the Neerabup industrial area and contributing to the road network and connectivity between the two neighbouring cities. Important priorities for our councils include federal funding for improving traffic management and road safety at hazardous roads and intersections through the Roads to Recovery and Blackspot programs, as well as additional funding to renew infrastructure and refurbish community facilities in older established suburbs.