Promises, promises

THE Liberal National Coalition has committed to more than $60 million in promises for the Shire of Yarra Ranges.
The Mail intends to hold the new government and its local MPs Brad Battin for Gembrook, Evelyn’s Christine Fyffe and Seymour MP Cindy McLeish to their promises.
Residents have already seen Premier Ted Baillieu close the Sugarloaf Pipeline.
We will keep readers informed on the progress of the following election promises, which were made on these dates.
•20 July – 24-hour ambulance coverage for Yarra Junction.
•23 August – $200,000 to build 10 bus shelters in the Shire of Yarra Ranges.
•13 October – $100,000 for a feasibility study for a Lilydale Tourism Centre.
•14 October – $450,000 to fund the Yarra Valley Practitioners Project.
•15 October – $150,000 ultra-light tanker for Yellingbo CFA.
•20 October – $100,000 for Seville Football Club oval lights.
•29 October – $80,000 to fund air conditioning at Coldstream Community Centre.
•05 November – commitment to abolish the country fare in the Upper Yarra.
•12 November – $100 million to extend natural gas across Victoria, with a commitment to Warburton.
•12 November – $4 million to reduce the effects of smoke taint for winegrowers.
•16 November – $30,000 for Seville Community House to upgrade office equipment.
•23 November – $19 million for a new conference centre in Marysville.
•23 November – $6 million for loans to support small businesses in bushfire-affected communities.