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Melina Bath commends South Gippsland Shire Council and volunteers for Mirboo North clean-up and urges prompt Victorian government support
Speaking on the Mirboo North clean-up, Bath extends gratitude to South Gippsland Shire Council and volunteers. She criticises the state government's slow response, urging immediate action to address community concerns.
Speaking of the Mirboo North clean-up, can I reiterate my thanks not only to the South Gippsland Shire Council but to the volunteer organisations, both organised and spontaneous, that are really pulling the heavy load for the clean-up. There are so many, but I think one deserves mention, Jessica Healy from the RSL. She is doing a power of work coordinating.
Community worries rise due to the state government's slow clean-up response. Council handles tasks requiring government intervention, urging prompt action
State's cleanup delay
There is increasing community concern and frustration with the lack of the state government's rollout of a clean-up package. I have seen photos today where council is attempting to clean up, on public land, infrastructure, overhanging trees and the like which should be the purview of the state government's clean-up.
It needs large-scale equipment. It needs the proper contractors in there, and they should not be putting themselves into a position where - I am not saying they are at risk, but they should not be doing this. This should be the government's purview, and we are calling on them straight away to get on to it nine days after.
Pictures from Melina Bath MP Facebook page.
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