State and Federal Governments Join Forces to Fix Victorian Roads
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The Federal Government has revealed plans for a partnership with the Victorian Government aimed at implementing two new road projects in the south-eastern region of the state. These initiatives are designed to bolster safety and foster better connectivity among Melbourne's suburbs, Victoria's regions, and surrounding areas.
The projects are:
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Nepean Highway and Overton Road Intersection Upgrade ($50 million)
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McLeod Road and Mornington Peninsula Freeway Intersection Upgrade ($25 million)
The Nepean Highway and Overton Road Intersection Upgrade will prioritise road safety for vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists by introducing traffic signals and enhancing footpath connectivity to the existing Kananook Creek Trail.
On the other hand, the McLeod Road and Mornington Peninsula Freeway Intersection Upgrade will focus on enhancing this specific junction, facilitating smoother travels between the south-eastern suburbs and the coastline.
The Federal Government has described these endeavours as transformative for Melbourne's southeast, with the aim of enhancing the quality of life for residents from Carrum to Frankston and beyond.
These projects are integral parts of the Federal Government's $1 billion Road Blitz initiative, which aligns with the near billion-dollar road blitz initiative by the Victorian Government, recently supplemented with an extra $200 million.
The announcement follows the allocation of funds to three ongoing projects under the Road Blitz scheme, including:
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Sealing and upgrading a 5.6km stretch of Old Sydney Road from the Mitchell/Hume boundary, Mickleham, to Camerons Lane, Beveridge
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Completing the duplication of Evans Road, Cranbourne, between Duff Street and Central Parkway
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Implementing further enhancements at the intersection of McLeod Road and Station Street, Carrum, including adjustments to enhance signalisation and traffic flow
Timelines for project completion will be established in collaboration with the Victorian Government.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasised, "My government is building Australia’s future – and that means building Victoria’s future too. We want to make sure all Victorians have the services and the infrastructure they need now and into the future."
He added, "We will continue to partner with the Victorian Government to deliver critical road upgrades to provide immediate congestion relief now. This is good for local jobs, good for local businesses and good for commuters."
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan said "Every Victorian wants to spend less time stuck in traffic and more time with family – that’s why we’re delivering major road upgrades across Melbourne’s south-east and faster and safer journeys for decades to come. As we build more homes, we are making sure our fastest growing communities have the transport infrastructure they deserve now and into the future."
Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine King, highlighted, “We’re fixing roads right across Victoria; from Ararat to Gippsland to Melbourne. These will be transformative projects for Melbourne’s south-east, better connecting these growing suburbs with the city and the region. The Road Blitz will fund projects to improve network efficiency, travel times and road safety in key areas of Melbourne and its surrounds, to match the Victorian Government’s Road Blitz which is largely focused on the regions.”
Victorian Minister for Transport Infrastructure Gabrielle Williams expressed her enthusiasm for having a reliable partner in Canberra capable of making crucial investments to keep the state moving forward. She emphasised, "Our growing communities deserve the very best road connections, which is why we are investing more to improve traffic flow and boost safety."
Federal Member for Dunkley, Jodie Belyea, said, “As a local who travels frequently across our community, I know this investment will make a major difference for pedestrians and road users. These upgrades will enhance safety for pedestrians and road users in our local community, make our local roads safer and get people moving faster.”
Source: Infrastructure Magazine
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