Michael Sukkar MP

Federal Member for Deakin
Shadow Minister for Social Services
Shadow Minister for the NDIS
Shadow Minister for Housing
Shadow Minister for Homelessness
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Upgrading our community infrastructure



The Community Development Grants Programme funds much-needed local infrastructure projects that boost local economies and create jobs.

In Deakin, the following local infrastructure projects are fully funded in the 2017-18 Budget:

  • $150,000 Croydon Men’s Shed extension
  • $1.6 million Norwood Secondary College Indoor Basketball Court
  • $500,000 East Ringwood Reserve Sporting Pavilion Redevelopment
  • $500,000 Heathmont Football Club redevelopment
  • $10.5 million H.E. Parker Regional Netball Centre
  • $2 million Maroondah Hospital Car Park
  • $500,000 Blackburn Football Club redevelopment
  • $400,000 Mitcham Football Club redevelopment
  • $20,000 Whitehorse Men’s Shed expansion

The Coalition Government is committed to providing long-term improvements in social and economic infrastructure for our community.