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Swift repair of Hyland Highway post-landslip is crucial now funding approved
Danny O'Brien urges the Allan Labor government to expedite Hyland Highway repair post-landslip. Recent funding promises action. O'Brien emphasises the road's importance and urges swift reconstruction.
The Nationals Member for Gippsland South and Shadow Minister for Roads and Road Safety, Danny O'Brien is again calling for the Allan Labor government to expedite the repair of the Hyland Highway following a major landslip between Yarram and Traralgon. Mr O'Brien said he is hesitantly optimistic following recent correspondence from the Minister for Roads and Road Safety which promises a commitment to "addressing the current situation as quickly as possible."
The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O'Brien, is calling for immediate to action to rebuild Hyland Highway following last year's landslip
Funding for highway
Mr O'Brien said, "The Minister has now advised that funding for the rebuild has been made available due to a joint state and Commonwealth funding package established to support recovery from the December-January storms and floods."
"VicRoads have been aware of this landslip since at least April last year and while it's alarming that it took a natural disaster to make this happen, I am grateful to hear that funds are finally on the table," he said.
Highway reconstruction urgency
Mr O'Brien said with the funds now allocated, it was past time for action to prevent any further damage and to rebuild the Hyland Highway that serves as a crucial arterial road for the people of Yarram and the surrounding communities. "The deterioration of the road has been rapid and there is no need to delay reconstruction any further."
"The Minister has finally acknowledged the importance of this road and confirmed that funds are available. I look forward to seeing the Minister keep her word and get on with the job, to use her words, as quickly as possible," Mr O'Brien concluded.
Pictures from Danny O'Brien MP website.
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