INDEPENDENT Member for Shepparton District, Suzanna Sheed says a push for funding to complete the first stage of the Shepparton Bypass is making headway following a meeting with the Minister for Roads.
Ms Sheed hosted a delegation of local advocates at Parliament House recently to discuss the project and update the Minister on the progress of the $10.2M already being spent on planning and preliminary works.
The group included Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Cr Kim O’Keeffe and CEO, Peter Harriott, chair of the Shepparton Bypass Action Group, Peter Johnson, Kreskas Bros Transport general manager, Peter Hill and Committee for Greater Shepparton CEO, Sam Birrell.
“The first stage of the Shepparton Bypass is expected to cost at least $260M, so this is a huge project that will require funding from both the state and federal governments, but the value to our region would be immeasurable,” Ms Sheed said.
“We had a good discussion with the minister and I’m confident he understands our needs and is supportive of the project.
“The bypass is a major priority for the Shepparton District and it’s important we keep our foot on the accelerator in terms of lobbying the government to really get it off the ground and do the work so we get it right for our community.”
