Steve Martin pledges $5m for Wodonga senior centre upgrade
Steve Martin pledges $5m for Wodonga Senior Citizens Centre if elected. The project needs $15m total.
The Wodonga Senior Citizens Centre was built in the 1970s and needs a complete rebuild. On Friday, Liberal candidate Steve Martin promised $5 million toward the project.
The Liberal party would need to win the state election this month. The complete upgrade costs about $15 million.
The federal government's contribution would also be needed. The centre has 600 members and serves over 24,000 visitors each year.
But it lacks space for their equipment and activities.
- $5 million
- State funding pledged
- $15 million
- Complete rebuild cost
- Over 24,000
- Annual visitors
- 600
- Centre members
Why it mattersSeniors depend on the centre for community and social connection. Without upgrade funding, they lack enough space for current activities.
AustraliaThis affects Wodonga residents, particularly seniors who use the centre regularly; state and federal support is needed to make it work.
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