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This article was published on Thursday, 11 April, 2019. The information contained within may be out of date or inaccurate. News articles and media releases older than 60 days are archived for future reference.
Posted on Thursday 11th of April, 2019,
Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack and Federal Member for Murray Damian Drum today visited the site of the new Shepparton Art Museum at Victoria Park Lake on Wyndham Street.
Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor Kim O'Keeffe formally thanked the Deputy Prime Minister for supporting the new SAM with their funding of $15m towards the build.
Mr McCormack reiterated the importance of large scale projects such as the new SAM for regional Victoria and said it would be drawcard to the region.
“SAM is one of the most exciting projects in all of regional Australia. It’s going to enhance Shepparton’s community capacity, it’s going to attract visitors to the town, and when they come to the town, they’ll come again, they’ll tell others to come, and that’s what it’s all about – putting Shepparton even more the map," said Mr McCormack.
Mr McCormack also formally announced the $208 million for the Goulburn Valley Highway Shepparton Bypass stage 1 project and said the bypass will see the removal of freight and heavy traffic from Shepparton’s town centre and help to move product to market more quickly.
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More Events in Greater Shepparton
Thursday 2nd of April,
Libraries After Dark Board Game Fun at Shepparton Library
The library has a great collection of board games & puzzles. Read more
Thursday 2nd of April,
Goulburn Valley Young Professionals April Social Dinner
Come along and join us at the fabulous local Shepparton Brewery for our monthly social. Whether you’re new to the area or a longtime local, this is a great opportunity to meet plenty of new young people. Read more
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Saturday 4th of April, – to Saturday 18th of April,
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Head into Shepparton CBD and enjoy local performances these school holidays. Read more
Friday 3rd of April,
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Fresh air, easy pace, good company – that’s what our Puff Walks are all about. Read more
Wednesday 1st of April,
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