Empire Bay a winner whatever the election outcome

Empire Bay is set to be a winner in this year’s Federal election, no matter who takes government.

With an election date expected to be announced imminently, the Liberal Party took only 24 hours to match a $15M pledge made by the Federal Government last week to improve road conditions at Empire Bay over two years.

The Government unveiled the Empire Bay Drive Intersection Strategy – Planning project, to include consideration of the intersection of Empire Bay Dr and Wards Hill Rd.

Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid said the “crucial planning works” would support decision making on future priority upgrades to improve the safety and connectivity of key roads and intersections in Empire Bay and surrounding communities.

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But Liberal Candidate for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said locals have been constantly frustrated by the lack of investment in local roads by the Labor Federal Government.

She said a $15M investment in Empire Bay Dr would remain in the Budget under a Liberal Government, but comes three years too late.

“Liberal governments have a proven record of delivering for our community – our strong economic management means that we can invest in important local infrastructure like Empire Bay Dr and deliver,” she said.

“A Liberal government will continue to deliver the roads, jobs and essential services that Robertson needs.”