The vote of Ballarat’s 6000 strong Indian population is in the spotlight today with a funding announcement from the ALP.
If re-elected they’ll invest $900,000 to build a new temple and cultural centre in Ross Creek.
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Ripon candidate Martha Haylett says the cash will deliver both stages one and two of the project.
“$900,000 is even more than they wanted; it will deliver them stage one and two.”
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“They were so happy, there were tears and Deputy Premier Jacinta Allan joined us as well for the good news,” Ms Haylett said.
The funding is part of a $10 million promise to upgrade Indian community infrastructure state-wide.
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