The Liberals and Nationals will commit $900,000 to fund the completion of the Buddhist Vihara Temple in Berwick, if elected at the State election in November.
Opposition leader Matthew Guy was joined by Liberal candidates for Cranbourne, Narre Warren South, Pakenham, Monbulk, Bass and Narre Warren North at the Buddhist temple on Sunday 11 September to make the announcement.
Buddhist Vihara Victoria (BVV) is a not-for-profit organisation which helps people of all ages learn the teachings of Buddhism and sees individuals practice the teachings in their own lives.
BVV operates a comprehensive teaching and training centre with a public library and meditation facilities for youth and adults.
Through Community Languages Victoria, BVV delivers a language and Dhamma school every Sunday during school terms for kindergarteners through to Year 9 students, encouraging the promotion of peace and harmony among all living beings.
The funding will see the erection of security fencing, landscaping works, final building works, as well as accessibility upgrades to the site.
Member for Gembrook and Liberal Candidate for Berwick, Brad Battin, said he looked forward to the temple’s construction being completed.
“Buddhist Vihara Victoria is a cornerstone of the diverse Berwick community, and has been apart of the community since moving to their current site in 2002,” he said.
“The temple has come a long way from an empty paddock and is so close to being finished, and this funding will see that dream come to fruition.”
