EXCERPT:
Greater Dandenong Council’s biggest-ever project, the Dandenong Wellbeing Centre, has been awarded to building contractor ADCO Group in a split-decision by councillors – but still remains in limbo.
The decision was approved at a council meeting on 24 February to a multi-billion-dollar construction company that is facing indictable charges over the collapse of the Kew Recreation Centre roof in late 2022.
Councillors Rhonda Garad, Isabella Do, Melinda Yim and Bob Milkovic opposed the decision. It was supported by mayor Jim Memeti, deputy mayor Sophie Tan, councillors Sean O’Reilly, Lana Formoso, Loi Truong, and Alice Le.