<?xml version="1.0" encoding="ISO-8859-1"?> <docID>330261</docID> <postdate>2024-10-04 12:05:57</postdate> <headline>Parton vows to put Tuggers ‘back on the map’</headline> <body><p><img class=" wp-image-276023" src="https://citynews.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/TuggeranongBeach05w.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="600" /></p> <caption>Algae on Lake Tuggeranong last year. Photo: Paul Costigan</caption> <p><strong>Liberal MLA Mark Parton has vowed to put Tuggeranong "back on the map".</strong></p> <p>“People in Tuggeranong have been telling us for so long they have been ignored by the Labor-Greens Government and I have vowed to put Tuggeranong back on the map."</p> <p>To that end the Canberra Liberals have announced an election policy that provides spending to restore Lake Tuggeranong, with a focus on water quality, and increased funding for mowing, footpath maintenance and playgrounds.</p> <p>In particular, there will be funding for the Tuggeranong United Football Club and the Brindabella Blues Football Club to upgrade change rooms, playing fields, pavilions and other facilities.</p> <p>“The announcements we have made today are more than investments in sporting clubs who need upgrades to their facilities, they are investments in families who have a right to feel neglected," said Parton.</p> <p>“The people of Tuggeranong deserve better facilities along with public transport options, healthcare and cost-of-living relief."</p> <p> </p> </body>