Time a ‘driving factor’ in Mickleham quarantine site

Finance Minister Simon Birmingham says the driving factor for choosing Mickleham over Avalon as a quarantine site was the timeframe. The federal government has confirmed a 1,000 bed alternative quarantine facility will be built at Mickleham in Melbourne’s north. This follows extensive discussions between both the state and federal governments. “In terms of getting things done as quickly as possible, Mickleham provides the best possible prospect of doing so,” Mr Birmingham told Sky News. “There are fewer environmental considerations in relation to getting approvals through the Mickleham site. “There is better, closer infrastructure particularly around sewage management compared with Avalon.” Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au