Thursday, 22 June 2023

Eastern Victoria Region

Renee HEATH (Eastern Victoria) (12:39): (271) My constituency question is for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety. I was recently contacted by Graeme, a local constituent from Cockatoo who was concerned about the continued wasteful spending of Victorian taxpayers money when it comes to roads. Graeme continues to see poor regional road designs with faulty drainage systems and cheap, weak materials being used. Graeme said the following:

Years of inexperienced Council engineers, sub standard grading and incorrect materials have continued.

… tens of millions of dollars have been wasted over time because of poor supervision, and incorrect materials.

Over the last 15 years he has written letters, met with government engineers and volunteered his time along regional roads, getting out his shovel to ensure potholes are fixed and water is going down drainage systems. Minister, the Eastern Region is plagued with potholes. Will the government consider different options for building and maintaining better, safer and more durable regional roads?