Nationals Member for Tamworth, Kevin Anderson, says the time for planning is over and the time for construction is now on two key road projects in the electorate.
He said there are unacceptable and unexplained delays on the $58 million Goonoo Goonoo Road duplication and the $25 million Port Stephens Cutting upgrade.
“Goonoo Goonoo Road is the gateway to Tamworth, and Port Stephens Cutting is a vital connection for tourists to our region, and for farmers who regularly use the road to get to and from Tamworth,” Mr Anderson said.
“Right now, the stretch from Jack Smyth Drive to Calala Lane is single lane. Our population is growing, and traffic is increasing. This upgrade needs to happen to smooth the flow of traffic and make the entrance to our city something we can be proud of.
“Port Stephens Cutting is another road that is in desperate need of an upgrade. The hairpin turns on that road need to be eased so that residents and truck drivers can get up and down the cutting safely. The Federal Labor Government have been holding up funding on that project for nearly four years which is unacceptable.
“Our community has had enough and I’m calling on the Labor Government to get moving on these critical road upgrades now.”
Mr Anderson put the government on notice in parliament. He said:
1. It’s been 9 months since the Labor Government gave any update on the $58.4m Goonoo Goonoo Road duplication;
2. Labor have given no updates on the $25m Port Stephens Cutting update since they were elected 3 long years ago;
3. Condemns the Labor Government for ignoring these critical road upgrades in Regional NSW;
4. Calls on the Labor Government to start work now and deliver these much-needed road upgrades.
