The Andrews Labor Government is backing more projects to unlock more jobs and help make Northern Victorian an even better place to live, work and visit through the latest round of the flagship Regional Jobs and Infrastructure Fund.

Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes announced $241,600 for Balmattum Hill Mountain Bike Trail Planning Project through the latest round of the Labor Government’s Regional Infrastructure Fund and Investment Fast Track Fund.

The Balmattum Hill Mountain Bike Trail Planning Project will enable the development of an investment ready detailed project plan to build a universally accessible trail for mountain bike riding at Balmattum Hill on the outskirts of Euroa at the gateway to the Strathbogie Ranges.

There are 38 projects in rural and regional communities that will share in $20 million in funding from the Labor Government.

There are 14 successful grants as part of the Regional Infrastructure Fund and 24 successful grants from the Investment Fast Track Fund in the latest round.

From health precinct upgrades in Anglesea to the construction of a fuel station in Murrayville, the Regional Jobs and Infrastructure Fund supports community projects, creates new jobs, and delivers infrastructure projects that help regional and rural Victoria continue to connect and grow.

Since 2015, the Fund has backed all of rural and regional Victoria’s 48 local councils and businesses across the state to kickstart over 1,000 projects that have created 13,000 jobs.

The Fund is part of the Labor Government’s record investment of $36 billion in rural and regional Victoria since 2015. For more information on the 38 project recipients visit rdv.vic.gov.au/rjif.

Quotes attributable for the Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes

“I’m delighted to announce support for this project to help our towns and regions reach their full potential with more jobs and exciting projects.”

Quote attributable to Minister for Regional Development Harriet Shing

“The Regional Jobs and Infrastructure Fund is part of our record investment to help communities to grow – the 38 new projects we are funding will create jobs and fantastic facilities for regional and rural Victoria.”