Liberals promise $50m to widen Wodonga road for growing suburbs
The Victorian Liberals pledged $50.1m to widen a 1.7km Wodonga road from two to four lanes.
Liberal candidate Steve Martin and party leader Jess Wilson announced the plan to widen the Beechworth-Wodonga Road between Yarralumla Drive and Baranduda Boulevard. The upgrade is needed.
There are 6000 new homes planned for the Baranduda and Leneva area, with 8000 more to follow. The road currently connects central Wodonga to these housing developments.
Ms Wilson said the spending is part of the Coalition's promise to fund regions. The upgrade process will be complex and take time to deliver, Mr Martin warned.
If a Liberal government is elected on November 28, the total spending pledge in Benambra reaches $177.85m. This includes $100m for hospital redevelopment and $20m for a roundabout intersection.
- $50.1 million
- Road widening
- 1.7 kilometres
- Stretch length
- 6000 initially, 8000 more to follow
- New homes planned
- $177.85 million
- Benambra total pledge
Why it mattersVoters in Benambra need to know what parties are promising for their region before election day. Road capacity affects commute times and safety as new suburbs grow.
AustraliaWodonga faces rapid growth and traffic congestion is a major concern for residents. The road upgrade would support the planned housing boom, though the promise depends on a Victorian election result.
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