Wednesday, 22 June 2022

 Ms BRITNELL (South-West Coast) (14:40): (6426) My constituency question is for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety. Could the minister outline what measures, if any, have been taken to ensure upgrade works on the Princes Highway between Panmure and Allansford have been satisfactorily completed? The upgrades, which include road widening, installation of wire rope barriers and construction of an overtaking lane, have been ongoing for two years, well over time and well over budget, and whilst that is not uncommon for this government, what is more concerning is that the condition of the road surface remains very poor in many areas. So one of two things has happened: the recently upgraded road is already starting to deteriorate or the work has not been completed. This begs the question: after two years, when will it be finished? The poor condition of roads is the main issue raised by constituents in my electorate. Regional Victorians who drive on these roads know how poor they are and how dangerous they are. They want a government prepared to fix them and fix them properly once. Sadly, this government just is not interested in making proper investment in roads.