Wodonga mayor Anna Speedie has refused to elaborate on public comments which raised doubts funding promises for Indi made by the Coalition in the lead-up to last year's federal election would be honoured.
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Cr Speedie said during Monday night's council meeting the McKoy Street intersection and Melrose Drive anti-suicide barriers wouldn't be funded based on a recent conversation she had with someone in Canberra due to Liberal candidate Steve Martin not winning the seat.
The Border Mail sought further clarification on Cr Speedie's comments about who provided the advice and whether they were a minister, senator, crossbencher or department staff member.
A council spokeswoman said the mayor had no further comment.
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But on Monday night, in response to a query from Cr Ron Mildren about the regional deal, she said : "The other projects you mentioned were actually Liberal Party announcements.
"These are not my words and this is speaking to people in Canberra, 'given the candidate didn't get in, it doesn't beholden the party to deliver those'.
"They are not my words, this is what was told to us when we were in Canberra.
"I'm not saying I agree with it and I'm not saying it was right or wrong.
"It is what was said."
They included $5 million for the community sports and arts facility at Wodonga Senior Secondary College to $250,000 for the Melrose Drive anti-suicide safety barriers.
Other projects to secure funding included Wodonga cricket and hockey clubs.
Liberal Senator Jane Hume disputed suggestions the Coalition wasn't delivering on Indi election promises.
"It is serendipitous Morrison Government election commitments have been spoken about publicly this week, as funding is hitting the bank accounts of local organisations," she said.
"As was mentioned immediately after the election, the Morrison Government is committed to the North-East.
"Every dollar committed to Indi is being delivered.
"We're working in partnership with local state member Bill Tilley to ensure plans are finalised and approvals are granted by the Victorian State Government, so work on remaining projects can begin."
