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FUNDS have been locked in for the second stage of the Barwon Heads Road duplication in Armstrong Creek, following an election commitment from the Liberals.<\/p>\n

With just over a week until election day, Liberal candidate for Corangamite Stephanie Asher announced this evening (Friday, May 13) that a re-elected Morrison Liberal Government would pledge $200 million for stage 2, which will duplicate 6km of road between Reserve Road in Marshall through to Lower Duneed Road in Armstrong Creek.<\/p>\n

Stage 2 will link with the $365 million first stage, now under construction, which is duplicating 4km of Barwon Heads Road between Settlement Road and Reserve Road and create a bridge over the railway line and expected to be complete in late 2023.<\/p>\n

Ms Asher’s commitment comes nearly six months after Labor pledged $125 million towards stage 2.<\/p>\n

The Liberals claim the size of Labor’s pledge “puts the project at risk”, and the Liberals’ $200 million commitment represents 80 per cent of the $250 million estimated cost of stage 2 but was “conditional on the State Labor Government stepping up to fund its share”.<\/span><\/p>\n

“We recognise this is a vital stretch of road and only a Morrison Liberal Government can be trusted to deliver the necessary upgrades to get locals home sooner and safer,\u201d Prime Minister Scott Morrison said.<\/p>\n

\u201cStephanie Asher has fought hard for this important local project and I\u2019m pleased to back in her local plan for Corangamite, building better roads and creating more jobs.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur strong economic management has allowed us to invest in this important project to support a fast-growing region, making sure the critical Barwon Heads Road gets the upgrades required to meet the needs of local residents, farmers and businesses.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ms Asher, said she was proud to make the “significant commitment”.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis road is critical for growing Marshall, Armstrong Creek and Charlemont communities and those living on the Bellarine in Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n

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FUNDS have been locked in for the second stage of the Barwon Heads Road duplication in Armstrong Creek, following an election commitment from the Liberals. With just over a week until election day, Liberal candidate for Corangamite Stephanie Asher announced this evening (Friday, May 13) that a re-elected Morrison Liberal Government would pledge $200 million […]<\/p>\n

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