Wednesday, 2 April 2025

Princes Freeway intersections

Wayne FARNHAM (Narracan) presented a petition bearing 3285 signatures:

Issue:

This petition of residents in Victoria draws to the attention of the Legislative Assembly That intersections along the Princes Freeway between Nar Nar Goon and Bunyip are in desperate need of upgrade and a putting the lives of road users at risk. With the State Government rapidly increasing population growth Cardinia, Baw Baw and Latrobe Shires, local and regional traffic has increased greatly resulting in a higher potential for accidents. In 2021 the State Government instituted a trial of 80km/h speed zones select sections of the Princes Highway in this area, however it is not a permanent solution or effective solution. Townships such as Nar Nar Goon, Nar Nar Goon North, Tynong, Tynong North, Maryknoll, Garfield, Garfield North, Bunyip, Tonimbuk need permanent solution such as slip lanes, intersection upgrades and flyovers. There are regularly major incidents along this section of the Princes Highway, with many unreported.

Action:

The petitioners therefore request that the Legislative Assembly calls on the Government to immediately undertake a masterplan to prioritise upgrades to this intersections along the Princes Freeway between Nar Nar Goon and Bunyip before another life is lost or major accident occurs.

Ordered that petition be considered tomorrow.