Campaigning for our community
Mayor Louise Crawford said election promises will be tracked on the Council’s advocacy web page throughout the election campaign – and beyond once candidates are elected.
“We’re urging candidates to help make a difference by supporting initiatives from community safety upgrades and early childhood centre redevelopments to the Elwood Foreshore revitalisation, public transport for Fishermans Bend and Futureproofing South Melbourne Market,” Cr Crawford said.
“All of these local priorities make our community safer and more connected and resilient. We’re also supporting the Municipal Association of Victoria’s ‘Make Good Happen’ campaign, pushing for investment in infrastructure, safer roads, fairer energy, resilient communities and stronger local democracy.”
Key priority projects include:
• CCTV upgrades across Fitzroy Street, Grey Street, St Kilda Foreshore and Acland Street precincts, with potential expansion into other priority areas.
• Increased outreach services - additional resources for housing and homelessness programs, drug and alcohol support and mental health support services.
• Affordable housing - investment in additional community and affordable housing stock to support vulnerable community members.
• a $10 million contribution from the Australian Government to support the redevelopment of six ageing Early Childhood Education and Care Centres from 2026-2029, ensuring they remain safe, accessible, and fit for purpose.
• co-funding for the $50 million Elwood Foreshore Redevelopment, a staged 10-year project to revitalise this iconic area, and renewals for Elwood’s Broadway Bridge.
• Fishermans Bend - the Australian Government to work with the Victorian Government on a timeline and funding strategy for the Melbourne Metro 2 rail project and an expanded tram network.
• joint Victorian and Australian Government funding to implement the Station Pier/Waterfront Place Precinct Masterplan, transforming this area into a vibrant and bustling precinct
• Federal funding for Futureproofing South Melbourne Market to ensure it continues to thrive.
For more details on Council’s advocacy go to: Advocacy - City of Port Phillip
To learn more about the Council’s Federal Election Campaign, including key priorities and the Candidate Commitment Tracker go to: 2025 Federal Election - City of Port Phillip