Mr J. BULL (Sunbury) — Thanks to the hard work and great advocacy of locals, last week I was able to announce that the Andrews Labor government will fix the Gap Road and Horne Street intersection. I joined the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, the federal member for McEwen and VicRoads to announce the $6.4 million project.

The Andrews Labor government was elected to get on and deliver the projects Victoria so desperately needed after four wasted years under the Liberals. Under the project the existing roundabout will become a fully signalised intersection. The upgrade will include dedicated turning lanes from all directions, signalised pedestrian crossings and bicycle lanes on all approaches. Footpaths surrounding the intersection will also be connected to the new intersection, allowing local residents to safely access nearby shops, schools and public transport. This is outstanding news that could only be delivered by a Labor government. Incredibly, though, the Liberals have already been out trying to claim credit for it, despite ignoring the problem for four years and abandoning our 2010 election commitment to fix the intersection.

I want to thank the minister for roads and his hardworking staff as well as VicRoads for addressing this matter and getting it done for Sunbury.