By BRIDGET COOK
THE community is continuing its push for a funding commitment at the notoriously congested Pound and Shrives roads intersection in Hampton Park.
Narre Warren South MP Judith Graley met with Shadow Treasurer Tim Pallas and members of the local community last month to continue their campaign for an upgrade to the “accident hot-spot”.
In the five years to July 2013, there have been 21 crashes recorded at the site, including seven serious injury crashes.
Ms Graley said rarely did a week go by when her office was not contacted by a local resident who was sick and tired of finding themselves stuck in traffic at this intersection.
“It beggars belief that after almost four years of worsening congestion, countless near-misses and multiple accidents that this government refuses to act,” she said.
“I have raised this matter on behalf of the local community in the Parliament, I have written to the minister, organised a petition and still the Napthine Government refuses to do a single thing about it.
“I urge everyone who is yet to get involved to join our campaign for safety upgrades at the intersection of Pound and Shrives roads.
VicRoads Metropolitan South East acting regional director Michael Barker said VicRoads was aware of the problems at the intersection.
“VicRoads is aware of the safety issues at this intersection and detailed investigations have been undertaken to determine the most appropriate treatment option,” he said.
“In the context of these investigations, a proposal to install a roundabout will be prioritised for future funding.”
