Cash promise for SES

Acting brigade commander Ben Owen, Liberal Candidate for Monbulk Mark Verschuur, and Member for Gembrook, Brad Battin.

OUTDATED SES facilities in Emerald will be given a $1.8 million facelift if the State Government is re-elected on 29 November.
Member for Gembrook Brad Battin said Emerald SES was one of the state’s busiest units, with 45 volunteers attending more than 1000 turnouts each year in the community.
“The Emerald SES has relied on income from local council and the community to offer protection and assistance to the region for many years,” he said.
“The current facilities are outdated and cannot offer opportunities for training to enhance volunteer expertise and safety.
“The brigade approached me regarding the current unit and level of demand. They face challenges in training, safety and storage in the current unit.”
The Emerald SES have plans to build a station that will house four vehicles, increase access for people with a disability and offer male and female toilets and showers.
“An upgrade to the unit will attract more volunteers and provide an improved emergency service capability to the community,” he said.