Ripon electorate
Martha HAYLETT (Ripon) (14:58): (677) My question is for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety. Minister, what is the government doing to improve the Sunraysia Highway in my electorate? This critical stretch of road travels through the heart of Ripon, including through Learmonth, Waubra, Lexton, Avoca, Stuart Mill and St Arnaud. It is a vital route for farmers, freight operators and the community, with more freight trucks travelling along the Sunraysia Highway than ever before. Many locals have raised concerns with me about speed limits along the highway in Waubra, narrow seal widths and shoulder sealings, restricted overtaking opportunities, a lack of rest areas and restricted visibility at some intersections. I was proud to host the Sunraysia Highway Improvement Committee in Parliament recently to share many of these issues directly with the minister. It is important we make improvements to this vital highway for the benefit of so many communities. I look forward to providing locals with the minister’s response.