Thursday, 17 October 2024

South-Eastern Metropolitan Region

Ann-Marie HERMANS (South-Eastern Metropolitan) (12:51): (1173) My question is to the Minister for Roads and Road Safety. Minister, given the Belgrave-Hallam Road is not on Transport Victoria’s list of roads that will be included in the Victorian road maintenance program 2024–25, when will this road be prioritised for maintenance and resurfacing? A constituent of mine has reported that the Belgrave-Hallam Road near Mackellar Close in Narre Warren North is experiencing over five different potholes occurring weekly. Apart from the frustration this has caused to motorists with damage to their vehicles, this is hugely dangerous, leaving Victorian motorists vulnerable and potentially exposed. People are now having pothole parties to celebrate the yearly anniversaries of our unfixed road issues, as discussed on 3AW yesterday morning. The appalling state of our roads showcases to all our national and international visitors the poverty of this state under this Allan Labor government.