The newly refurbished Sunbury Police Station has been a boost to community safety and to local jobs, Police and Emergency Services Minister Bob Cameron said today.

Mr Cameron inspected the $2.2 million refurbishments at the station with Member for Macedon Joanne Duncan.

Ms Duncan said the upgraded station is offering improved police services for the community and ensuring police have the resources they need to help keep Victorians safe.

“This station has benefited from the Brumby Labor Government’s $450 million investment in community safety through the building or refurbishment of more than 160 police facilities as part of its biggest ever construction program,” Mr Cameron said.

“The recent works have led to better use of space at the station, an upgrade of heating and cooling systems and provision of community meeting space.

“The station is home to uniform officers and three Hume youth resource officers who help run a number of programs for local young people aimed at helping keep them, and the community safe.”

Ms Duncan said the Brumby Labor Government was committed to protecting people around Sunbury and also helping to protect their jobs.

“The refurbishment was also a boost to the local economy with Sunbury company AYJAY Constructions Pty Ltd carrying out the building works,” Ms Duncan said.

“The revamped station is a boon to community safety and something the local community can be proud to call their own.

“This is further proof of the Brumby Labor Government taking action to ensure Victoria’s police are well resourced and helping make Victorian streets safer.”