Mitchell Shire Mayor Fiona Stevens said council was ‘devastated’ by the decision. All of that has been taken away which is disappointing.” “This was set to be something celebrating our history of service, helping the veterans with a focus for them and create a tourist buzz around Seymour. They’re very disappointed by this decision that has been made. “The veterans who live around the Seymour and Puckapunyal areas really wanted this project to go ahead as a way for them to contribute to a tourist attraction but also give them something to focus on after their service. “It sends a message of ‘we don’t really care about ’ which is a terrible message to send,” he said. Member for Nicholls Sam Birrell said he was ‘very disappointed’ the committed $44 million was pulled. “I appreciate there is significant local interest in this project and that the community will be disappointed in the decision,” he said. Mr Thistlethwaite wrote to Mitchell Shire Council last week to inform them of the decision following a defence strategic review. Assistant Minister for Defence Matt Thistlethwaite said the ‘difficult decision’ had been made to cancel the Puckapunyal Combined Arms Heritage and Learning Centre following recommendations defence reprioritise investments.
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