In the 2020 Greater Dandenong City Council Elections, Noble Park North residents voted for change.
They wanted a fresh perspective and new pair of eyes. A new, renewed focus on the community and its needs. Since day one, that’s what I’ve endeavoured to deliver.
Already, we’ve worked together to achieve some stunning accomplishments for Noble Park North Ward – a community that had been underfunded and deprioritised for decades.
The WJ Turner Reserve upgrades that our community wanted for so long are finally completed, working with local sporting clubs to achieve the best outcome possible to maximise open space for community use. The Barry Powell masterplan is also back on the table, and residents can expect that we’ll push as hard as is needed to get the necessary upgrades we deserve. As a physical education teacher at a local high school, this is incredibly important to me, because I’ve seen first hand how community sport can change lives.
We’ll soon be installing a much-needed crossing point on Bakers Road which will include some periphery works at the nearby Halton Road crossing point. This is an important project that will ensure the safety of parents and students is put first.
More broadly, Council has put a significant effort in to support all local community and sporting clubs during our COVID recovery. I’ve been a strong advocate for Noble Park North as we’ve formulated our plans going forward. I spoke in the election of the need for an equitable COVID recovery, and together, that’s exactly what we’re delivering.
As an SES volunteer, I’ve continued to work with my fellow volunteers to keep the community safe during the recent unprecedented storms. It’s been heart-warming to see the way our community has banded together to support one another during tough times.
Focusing on the future, I’ll continue to advocate for the signalisation of the McFees Road and Stud Road intersection, which will include pedestrian crossing facilities. This important road safety project will assist with improving access to the basketball stadium and I invite you to join me in this effort.
To the Noble Park North community, thank you so much for the support you’ve shown over this first year. I’m looking forward to achieving even more together.
As your local Councillor, I’m always open for a call or to take suggestions about what the community needs. Never hesitate to text or telephone me at 0435 530 536, or email me at lana.formoso@cgd.vic.gov.au
