The Victorian Government’s announcement that it will provide councils access to $100 million at low interest rates to help build vital community infrastructure is welcome.

Regional Cities Victoria comprises the 10 largest regional cities in Victoria – Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong, Horsham, Latrobe, Mildura, Shepparton, Wangaratta, Warrnambool and Wodonga – which more than 600,000 people call home.