Hansard debates

TO THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF VICTORIA The Petition of certain citizens of the State of Victoria draws to the attention of the Legislative Council the proposal by VicRoads to install wire rope barriers on the Princes Highway, from Panmure to Deakin University, Warrnambool Campus. The Transport Accident Commission has recently informed property owners that wire-rope barriers will be installed on the Princes Highway over two sections: in the centre of a dual-lane section between Deakin University and Allansford; and in the centre of a single-lane section between Allansford and Panmure. We totally oppose this wire-rope installation and know that primary producers, transport and logistics operators, have made known their concerns about the questionable safety aspect and justification for the proposed installation. In 1972, good farming land was compulsorily acquired and unwillingly sold to enable the construction of a dual carriageway in this area. We believe this remains the obvious and only solution to any road safety concerns in this section of the Princes Highway. The Petitioners therefore request that the Legislative Council call on the Minister for Roads, to abandon this proposed barrier installation, and instead duplicate the highway in accordance with the justification provided in the 1972 compulsory land acquisition.

By Mrs McARTHUR (Western Victoria) (4309 signatures).

Laid on table.