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31 March, 2023

No end in sight

SOUTH West Coast MP Roma Britnell has slammed the State Government as long-awaited Princes Highway upgrades between Panmure and Allansford continue with no end in sight.

By Staff Writer

Still waiting: Member for South West Coast Roma Britnell called on the State Government to provide answers on how long it will take before roadworks on the Princes Highway between Panmure and Allansford reach completion.
Still waiting: Member for South West Coast Roma Britnell called on the State Government to provide answers on how long it will take before roadworks on the Princes Highway between Panmure and Allansford reach completion.

Ms Britnell repeated her invitation for Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for Roads and Road Safety Melissa Horne to “enjoy a day of sightseeing and pothole dodging” in the region during a member’s statement in Parliament on Monday. 

She slammed the State Government for the lack of timeline for upgrades on the Princes Highway, which have been underway since 2020. 

 “The key feature of the drive along the highway is not the beautiful paddocks with knee-high pasture or the dramatic seascapes but rather the neglected, decaying and dangerous road putting lives at risk,” Ms Britnell told Parliament. 

“Highway 1’s condition is poor in many places, like in Illowa, Drumborg and Heywood, but how can I not mention the Allansford to Panmure section? “

This infamous piece of road has been a worksite since 2020, and despite the minister’s assurances in July last year it is still a construction site and still not finished.”

 Ms Britnell said outraged constituents had contacted her over the weekend after seeing “the road was being ripped up once again” as rehabilitation efforts continued. She said constituents had asked when roadworks would be completed and when the road would be safe to drive on. 

“The Princes Highway between Allansford and Panmure remains unsealed and dangerous and is decaying before our very eyes,” Ms Britnell told Parliament. 

“Two years ago the chief executive officer of Regional Roads Victoria admitted that this was a flawed contract, which is clear to see. 

 “Minister, I again ask that you come and see our roads with your very own eyes. 

 “And Minister, how long will it be until Labor gets something right? Our roads are appalling.”

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