Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has today visited Ulladulla to support Gilmore MP Ann Sudmalis in announcing $1.1 million funding for the region if re-elected in July.
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Mr Turnbull announced a federal contribution of $790,000 as part of the $1.2 million needed to upgrade Ulladulla Harbour.
The upgrade will see the removal of a rock shelf and the installation of a floating pontoon to support 21 new berths.
“It has been wanted for a long, long time,” Shoalhaven City Councillor Alan Baptist said.
“It’ll create jobs and more economic activity. Jobs and growth, that’s what we’re all about,” Mr Turnbull said.
“We are delighted to be providing $790,000 for the project. That’s what having a great advocate for your community can do.”
The Coalition will deliver this upgrade in partnership with the Shoalhaven City Council, delivering 18 new jobs and $3.6 million in economic benefit to the region.
Mr Turnbull also announced funding of $358,000 to build Jindelara Cottage in Ulladulla in conjunction with the Lions-Ulladulla District Community Foundation.
Jindelara Cottage will offer respite care services for young people living with disabilities and their families.
“This is probably one of the most long-shortfall projects in our local community,” Ms Sudmalis explained.
“Our local community, our Lions Club, our Rotary Club, our APEX club, and everybody else has come on board to fundraise to make this project a reality.”
“Ann is a great champion for your community,” Mr Turnbull said.
“She understands the challenges that parents have and grandparents have in getting respite.
“This is a great project she has secured, and I am announcing $358,000 of Commonwealth Government support.That should go a fairway towards completing it.
“I know you have a lot of support in your community, and here. So, congratulations. You’re a big hearted community, and you understand the needs that this is going to meet,” Mr Turnbull said.
“It’s the greatest thrill having you here. That’ll help us to build it. This’ll start in no time. That’s incredible. I’m almost in tears. We have worked so hard,” Brian Thomson, Jindelara Foundation Chairman said.
This investment is part of the Coalition government’s broader commitment to providing reasonable and necessary support for those people with disabilities in our community and their families.
However, Mr Turnbull’s visit was not all kissing babies and election promises, as he was met by a hostile crowd upon his arrival.
In what can only be described as utter chaos, a mix of enraged mothers and protesters quizzed him about the NBN, jobs growth and Milton Hospital’s maternity unit.
“Can I just say you’re a great disappointment,” heckled one protester.
When questioned over local job and economic growth. Mr Turnbull insisted the Coalition had a strong plan but his comments fell on dead ears.
Questions over funding toward Milton Hospital’s maternity unit were quickly deflected back to the state government.
“Funding for hospitals needs to come from the state government,” Mr Turnbull said.
“We are spending more on hospitals but funding directives need to come from the state.”
The Labor supporters placarding the PM’s visit were questioned by the Times on the whereabouts of Bill Shorten in the electorate as the campaign progresses.
“It’s a big country,” Chris Duncan, Labor candidate Fiona Phillips’ campaign manager, said.
“It is true that he has never been here. Bill Shorten has many electorates to visit.”
