Members statements
Barwon Heads Road
Gayle TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Skills and TAFE, Minister for Water) (09:38): As a regular commuter I know how important the next stage of the Barwon Heads Road upgrade is for our fast-growing community. Stage 1 is already complete, delivering major improvements in safety and traffic flow from Settlement Road in Belmont to Reserve Road in Charlemont. With contracts locked in and crews already on the ground, stage 2 is powering ahead, starting with upgrades from Reserve Road in Charlemont through to Lake Road in Armstrong Creek, and I was pleased to join the member for Bellarine Alison Marchant last Friday to see firsthand how quickly stage 2 is taking shape. This stage will deliver new lanes, safer intersections, traffic lights and improved walking and cycling paths between Reserve Road in Charlemont and Lower Duneed Road in Connewarre.
Whether it is the school run, commuting or a quick trip to the shops, this upgrade will mean less time in traffic and safer, more reliable journeys for around 35,000 motorists each day. This is not just another fantastic step forward for our Geelong region, backed by both the Allan and the Albanese Labor governments, this project is delivering the infrastructure Armstrong Creek needs and deserves. It is also supporting local jobs, and I look forward to seeing the improvements in the Barwon Heads Road rollout over the coming months.