Constituency questions
Polwarth electorate
Richard RIORDAN (Polwarth) (14:37): (450) My question this afternoon is for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, and the question I put to the minister is: could the minister please tell the people of Birregurra, or inform the people of Birregurra, why the designated detour route that has been used in that community for at least the last 25 years and has been approved by Victoria Police and the local shire is no longer valid. Recently Department of Transport and Planning officials have informed the community that that route can no longer be used, which will cause great inconvenience to that town, as it is a popular main street in the heart of Birregurra for festivals. In fact this February there will be the Birregurra Show n Shine, which will not be able to go ahead if they cannot use the detour route. Minister, could you please tell us why the traditional detour route in Birregurra cannot be used this year?