Thursday, 16 September 2021

South Barwon electorate

Mr CHEESEMAN (South Barwon) (6024)

My question is for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety. Victoria’s road network is one of the finest in the country, and the quality of our roads directly impacts our economic success. Our roads get commuters to work, get trucks to construction sites, and get tourists to our beautiful coastal areas like my electorate of South Barwon.

Vital infrastructure projects like the Barwon Heads Road duplication are being funded thanks to this government, which will cut travel times and improve the flow of traffic. Two dangerous and congested level crossings in my electorate will also be removed, making our roads safer and more efficient. On top of that, this government is investing millions in regional roads to keep them in great shape for regional and rural Victorians.

I was very proud that in the last budget, over $265 million was provided for Victorian roads, improving intersections and travel times, and planning for the future of our road network. I was happy to see much of this funding directed to our regions, including in my electorate.

My question to the Minister for Roads and Road Safety is this: how much road maintenance funding has been provided to the electorate of South Barwon by the Victorian government in this parliamentary term?