Eastern Victoria Region
Melina BATH (Eastern Victoria) (16:56): (5) My constituency question is for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety. Promised in 2015, the new Latrobe River bridge on Tyers Road was labelled at the time by the Premier as ‘long overdue’. Under construction seven years later, the new bridge is a vital link between the Tyers residents and certainly emergency services and first responders; however, my constituents are frustrated and dismayed that the old bridge has now been closed for several weeks. Regional Roads Victoria suggests that it must remain closed until further notice. Apparently there are structural changes that need to happen. With the summer bushfire season upon us, the lack of direct access for the Tyers community is of great concern. Minister, will you provide additional resources to ensure the old bridge is reopened immediately to allow the safe passages of both residents and emergency responders while construction of the new bridge is completed?