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Tag Archives: Alan Tudge
Designs released for new Fairpark Reserve
The new Fairpark Reserve will house the Fairpark Football Club, Johnson Park Cricket Club and Fairpark Netball Club. Continue reading
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Budget 2021 – What’s in it for Knox
The 2021 Federal Budget has a range of benefits for the citizens of Knox. Continue reading
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Construction begins on bigger and better Knox Netball Centre
Message from Alan Tudge MP The much-awaited improvements to the Knox Regional Netball Centre are now underway! The centre in Ferntree Gully which is home to netball clubs from across Knox will undergo a massive transformation over the next year … Continue reading
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Local road upgrades continue – including Dorset Road
Message from Alan Tudge, Federal MP for Aston 2021 will see construction begin and progress on many of the projects I committed to at the last election to address congestion and safety, and improve our life as a community. This … Continue reading
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2021: A big year for Knox infrastructure
Message from Alan Tudge MP As a community we are bouncing back from the pandemic and life is finally starting to get back to normal. Importantly, there are several local road and community infrastructure projects that will be getting underway … Continue reading
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COVID-19 – The plan for recovery
Message from Alan Tudge MP Having restrictions lift is such a relief for all Victorians, including locals in Knox. Although many are still in place, after 100+ days of lockdown we can finally get back to some form of normality. … Continue reading
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Covid-19 not stopping construction
Message from Alan Tudge, Federal MP for Aston The Covid-19 pandemic has stopped a lot of things, but not our local infrastructure improvements. One of the big developments last year was opening the Henderson Rd Bridge in Rowville. This provides … Continue reading
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Our roadmap for a COVIDsafe Australia
Message from Alan Tudge, Federal MP for Aston The past couple of months have been incredibly difficult for our nation and community. Thankfully, due to the efforts of all Australians, we are now starting to see the light at the … Continue reading
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Monash Freeway upgrades set to start
Message from Alan Tudge MP, Aston Big upgrades will begin this month on the Monash Freeway. The upgrades, including extra lanes, will ease congestion and cut travel time for the thousands of Knox locals who use the freeway every day. … Continue reading
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Dorset Road extension and Infrastructure developments in Knox
Message from Alan Tudge, Federal MP for Aston Dorset Road extension High on my agenda is the Dorset Road extension and duplication of Napoleon Roads. We have this money locked into the federal budget and I am negotiating with the … Continue reading
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