Tuesday, 28 May 2024

Western Metropolitan Region

Trung LUU (Western Metropolitan) (12:51): (881) My question is for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety and is regarding inadequate funding allocated to the Brimbank council under the municipality maintenance agreement for the upkeep of state assets and maintenance of arterial roads. Can the minister please update my constituents on who is going maintain arterial roads and upkeep state assets as the Brimbank council indicate they are not in a position to subsidise the state government any longer. I recently received communication from the mayor of Brimbank City Council expressing her concern. Maintenance costs for these assets have amounted to $475,000, excluding GST, with funding from the department being only $109,090. This council cannot possibly afford to cover more than three-quarters of the cost under the municipality maintenance agreement any longer. The serviceability of these road assets is essential to assure connectivity and safety for Victorians, especially for those in my electorate who use the roads daily.