Bass electorate
Ms CRUGNALE (Bass) (14:49): (6303) My constituency question is for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety. What is the status of the Bass Highway corridor planning project at Kilcunda, which seeks to add safe pedestrian crossings and a service road? The Bass Highway cuts right through the middle of this town. It is the main access road to Wonthaggi and through to Phillip Island, it is a freight route and it connects us to South Gippsland and the city. The volume of traffic continues to grow. The entire precinct is a chaotic vehicle shemozzle. It is more than a road; it is a destination with breathtaking views. The George Bass walk meets the rail trail and the iconic trestle bridge in its glory, whales swim by, surfers catch waves and people flock. The community, including the Kilcunda Community Association, have been very active—unwavering in their advocacy. The call to do something spans years—petitions presented, letters continue to flow. It has been a priority project for me prior to and since being elected. Thank you, Minister, and I look forward to your response.