THE HON CATHERINE KING MP

MINISTER FOR INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

THE HON KRISTY MCBAIN MP

MEMBER FOR EDEN-MONARO 

COUNCILLOR NINA DILLON

GOULBURN MULWAREE COUNCIL MAYOR

The Albanese Labor Government is delivering high-priority local projects in the Goulburn Mulwaree region, with $27.2 million flowing towards upgrading the Marulan Wastewater Treatment Plant.

The upgrade, which has been long called for by the local community, is central to unlocking the future growth of this township – with capacity to support over 2,400 new homes.

This new funding builds on $1.4 million committed by the NSW Government towards the upgrade, along with $4.7 million from Goulburn Mulwaree Council.

It is part of $182 million in critical infrastructure that will unlock more than 25,000 new homes across NSW, under the Albanese Government’s Housing Support Program.

Funding will be used on enabling infrastructure works such as roads, sewage and water, and to support new homes with connections to transport links and public open spaces.

This funding follows $304.3 million already allocated to New South Wales for enabling infrastructure and social housing across the state, as well as $22.3 million delivered to fast-track planning capability. 

It is part of the Albanese Government’s $32 billion Homes for Australia Plan, to meet the ambitious national target of building 1.2 million new, well-located homes over the next five years.

Quotes attributable to Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King:

“Housing was ignored by successive Coalition Governments for over a decade, which is why Federal Labor is working across governments to fix their mess.

“Here in the Goulburn region, we are doing the essential work of delivering essential water infrastructure to unlock more land for housing more quickly.

“The Housing Support Program is a critical part of our work with states and territories to help them meet the ambitious national target to build 1.2 million new homes.”  

Quotes attributable to Federal Member for Eden-Monaro, Kristy McBain MP:

“The Goulburn Mulwaree region is one of the fastest-growing areas in the Southern Highlands, which is why we’re partnering with all levels of government to build its future.

“Upgrading the Marulan Wastewater Treatment Plant is something the local community has long called for, and I’m proud to be delivering $27.2 million to make that happen.

“Our investment will not only ensure existing residents have reliable services, but that we release the handbrake on Marulan’s growth.

“This upgrade will support building more homes sooner – whether that’s for new families, or attracting and retaining the workers we need in the Goulburn Mulwaree region.”

Quotes attributable to Mayor of Goulburn Mulwaree Council, Cr Nina Dillon:

“The grant is very welcome and the council is absolutely thrilled that the application for funds to upgrade the Marulan's WWTP has been successful.

“On top of the current Council project of upgrading the Marulan Water Treatment plant, this means Marulan will have the necessary infrastructure to service new land releases and enable population growth in the area.

“The new plant will provide Marulan residents with a modern treatment plant to service the current and growing community.”