Federal funding flows to Moora’s new childhood education and health centre

Federal Minister for Regional Development and Local Government, Kristy McBain MP joined Shire of Moora President, Tracy Lefroy to inspect a number of projects designed to boost the liveability of communities across the Shire of Moora, in Western Australia’s Northern Wheatbelt.

During the tour Minister McBain confirmed that $800,000 in federal funding has been allocated to Moora’s new childhood education and health centre, which will offer early childhood education care, before and after school programs, and a range of early intervention services; including learning and developmental delay assessments, vision services, hearing and speech services.

The 55 place service is part of Phase 4 of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure program, which is providing funding for key works, including framing, electrical wiring, plumbing and hydraulic services, and air conditioning – along with upgrades to the access driveway and carpark facilities.

“From improving access to early education services, to making rural roads safer for the heavy vehicles that underpin the Northern Wheatbelt’s major agricultural sector – funding increases from the Albanese Government are getting local priority projects off the ground in this region,” the Minister said.

The safety of local roads is a core component of the funding, with over $4.1 million in Roads to Recovery funding flowing to the Council over the next five years, a boost of over $1.7 million.

It is hoped that the funding will improve heavy vehicle access on the Shire’s rural roads, and improve safety.