General News
27 September, 2022
MP slams road inaction
SOUTH West Coast MP Roma Britnell has called on the State Government to address the deterioration of road conditions throughout the electorate.
SOUTH West Coast MP Roma Britnell has called on the State Government to address the deterioration of road conditions throughout the electorate.
Ms Britnell made the statement in Parliament earlier this month, saying the conditions of roads had been “appalling and dangerous” under the current State Government.
“When people speak to me about the condition of roads in South West Coast, one quote will often come up: ‘We must have roadworthy vehicles, so why don’t we have vehicle-worthy roads?’” Ms Britnell said.
“The appalling and dangerous condition of our roads has been a common theme under this government.
“The back patting and deflection on behalf of the ministers and others in this government about supposed upgrades and maintenance of our roads does not reflect the reality drivers face, while the lack of proper investment to actually fix our roads has been a constant cause of frustration for my constituents.
“The dangerous condition of major roads from Terang to Warrnambool, Warrnambool to Port Fairy, Portland to Heywood, Heywood to Hamilton, Garvoc to Allansford – the list is almost endless and just keeps growing.”
Ms Britnell said the list of road issues included “potholes that are massive, both in size and number, are patched up one by one only to return within days”.
“There are crumbling narrow and dangerous shoulders – the list of problems just keeps growing,” she said.
“And what is this government’s go-to move? Just lower the speed limit. It is shameful.
“My message to the Premier and the current government is a simple one: our roads are not okay; fix them and fix them properly.
“Regional Victorians deserve a safe, well-maintained road network and they certainly are not getting it from this current Andrews Labor government.”