The Nationals Member for Morwell, Martin Cameron, has used his first parliamentary contribution for the year to highlight the ongoing issues plaguing the new Latrobe River Bridge in Tyers.
Addressing the Minister for Roads, Mr Cameron asked why the causeway on the southside of Tyers Road was not raised during construction of the new bridge.
“Valley residents rightly rejoiced when the new Tyers bridge opened just before Christmas, but three weeks later it was under water again,” he said.
“After only moderate rainfall the Latrobe River burst its banks, spilling over the road and flooding the causeway to the south of the bridge.
“It was déjà vu for road users who have been telling the government for decades that a new Tyers bridge would be useless if the causeway wasn’t raised because it would still flood.
“After years of community consultation and planning, and after spending $10 million on the project, we are in the same position as we were 10 years ago – with a road that will still flood and a bridge that will still constantly shut.
“If raising the causeway is not a viable option, then we must come up with another solution to prevent the issue of repeated flooding.
“If this means going back to the drawing board, then that is what must be done.”
The Minister is required to respond within 30 days.
