Roads funding “wasted”

SENATOR Bridget McKenzie accompanied Wannon MP Dan Tehan on a tour of roads across the south west last Friday, including a stop on the Henty Highway just outside of Hamilton, a road of State Government responsibility. The two MPs want to know where the Federal funding that has been granted to the Victorian Government, specifically for the Henty Highway, has gone. Photo: GLENN GUY.

By Lizzie Hallam

February 06, 2024 | 4:00 PM

A COMPARE and contrast of two scenarios was the objective behind a visit to the area by Victorian Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie, shadow minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development last Friday.

Senator McKenzie accompanied Wannon MP Dan Tehan on a tour across the south west to inspect road conditions but importantly to highlight the lack of work and transparency after funding had been provided to the Victorian Government, as opposed to when funding was given to local government.