Thursday, 2 April 2026

 Rikkie-Lee TYRRELL (Northern Victoria) (12:50): (2296) My constituency question today is for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety. My constituents ask: when will the streetlights at the new roundabout at the Midland Highway–Central Avenue intersection in Shepparton East be switched on? My constituent Miriam recently reached out with concerns surrounding the lighting, or lack thereof, at the Midland Highway–Central Avenue roundabout in Shepparton East. For over 12 months now the newly constructed roundabout has been dimly lit by substandard temporary light towers. The towers barely shine a light on the road beneath them, let alone the whole intersection. This is dangerous for the numerous vehicles that traverse the Midland Highway every day. It is very difficult to see the upcoming roundabout in the dark. With the long, dark winter nights coming, it is imperative the installed lights are switched on for the safety of all motorists. Minister, my constituents ask: when will the streetlights at the new roundabout at the Midland Highway–Central Avenue intersection in Shepparton East be switched on?