Tuesday, 13 May 2025

Shepparton electorate

Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (14:47): (1102) My question is to the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, and I ask: will the minister commit to funding an upgrade at the River Road and Goulburn Valley Highway intersection? The dangerous intersection has become notorious in our region, with multiple crashes in recent months and again recently with two crashes within a week, which highlights this grave safety issue. The intersection sits on a major highway and can no longer safely and efficiently support existing traffic volumes close to a residential area. Greater Shepparton City Council has this intersection as a project priority and has been advocating for an intersection upgrade that would include a new roundabout to improve safety for all road users. River Park Estate planning committee have also raised their grave concerns, with the school bus stop located on the highway just 50 metres from this intersection, calling for it to be relocated. Ninety-four per cent of residents said this intersection upgrade is their number one priority. Again, I ask the minister: will you commit to funding this intersection?