Labor’s bridge delay a disgrace for Yarrawonga-Mulwala

The Nationals' Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, has blasted the Allan Labor Government for continuing to delay a final decision on the Yarrawonga-Mulwala Bridge route, despite clear support from the New South Wales Government for the Green Route.

 Mr McCurdy, who has been advocating for the long-overdue project, said the latest response from the Victorian Government confirms it has again deferred progress in favour of yet another consultancy process.

 “The response I received last week confirms what locals have suspected, Labor has no real plan to deliver this bridge,” Mr McCurdy said.

 “One can only wonder how many more consultants will be required to keep kicking this decision down the road. It is an utter disgrace that this Allan Labor Government has no interest in regional Victoria whatsoever.”

 While the NSW Government has endorsed the Green Route, which would provide the most practical outcome for the Yarrawonga community, Victoria continues to stall.

 “The Green Route has already been identified as the preferred option and has the backing of NSW authorities, yet Labor continues to waste time and money while ignoring the voice of the local community.”

 “This bridge has been in the pipeline for years, it’s time for the Allan Labor Government to stop dragging its heels and get on with delivering this essential regional infrastructure.”

Labor can't manage infrastructure, and regional Victorians are paying the price.