Wednesday, 2 August 2023

Northern Victoria Region

Wendy LOVELL (Northern Victoria) (12:45): (303) My question is for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, and it concerns the failure of the Andrews Labor government to expedite works to implement safety upgrades at the intersection of the Murray Valley Highway and Labuan Road in Yarroweyah. The intersection was the scene of a catastrophic motor vehicle accident in April 2023 that claimed the lives of five people. As a result of this horrific collision I called for immediate action by the minister to make the intersection safer. The minister responded to my contribution of 2 May on 5 June, stating that:

Planning work on potential further improvements, including options recommended by Police, is underway …

And also:

DTP will progress any short and longer-term improvements as quickly as possible …

Nearly four months has passed since this tragic collision, and no significant work has been done to improve safety at one of the most dangerous intersections in Victoria. Will the minister ensure the immediate start of work to upgrade safety at the Labuan Road–Murray Valley Highway intersection in Yarroweyah?