VicRoads is encouraging the community to take advantage of drop-in sessions across the region next week, focusing on country roads.
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Senior VicRoads leaders will visit towns in the west and far north of the state to hear how roads affect people’s lives and livelihoods, and what can be done to support better connections in the future.
"A doubling of the maintenance budget for this financial year makes it good timing for the community to shape what happens next," VicRoads chief executive John Merritt said.
Local councils, regional freight operations and tourism representatives from places such as Bendigo, Echuca, Kerang, and Sea Lake will also meet with VicRoads leaders during the trip.
"Reducing deaths and injuries and supporting the farming and tourism industries will be important issues to discuss," Mr Merritt said.
To find out more about the community sessions, visit engage.vicroads.vic.gov.au/countryroads
Community consultation sessions
- Ararat: July 25 at the Ararat RSL from 3pm to 7.30pm.
- Woodend: July 25 at the Norma Richardson Hall, 15 Buckland Street, from 4.30pm to 6.30pm.
- Swan Hill: July 26 at the Swan Hill Town Hall, Performing Arts and Conference Centre, 53-57 McCallum Street, from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.
- Mildura: July 27 at the Mildura Grand Hotel, Don's Room, Seventh Street, from 5pm to 7pm.
- Charlton: July 27 at the Charlton Hall, 9-11 Armstrong Street, from 5pm to 7pm.
