Labor candidate for Robertson, Dr Gordon Reid, has launched a petition calling on all levels of government to address underfunding of local roads on the Central Coast.
Dr Reid called for more funding to increase road safety for drivers and pedestrians.
“Anyone who drives on the Central Coast knows how bad our local roads are. We have been taken for granted and it’s time we drew a line in the sand and said enough is enough, we deserve more,” Reid said.
“The Central Coast is a fast-growing region. We have new residents escaping the cost-of-living pressures of Sydney and looking for a better life on the Coast.
“Our local infrastructure must keep pace and be able to respond to growing demand.
“Businesses, commuters and families are spending more time in traffic and dodging potholes that are becoming bigger and more frequent. There’s a new saying on the Coast; we used to drive on the left, now we drive on what’s left.”
Dr Reid said he would like to make road safety a “top priority” in the lead-up to the federal election so that, no matter who wins the seat of Robertson, it is guaranteed more funding to upgrade local road infrastructure.
Kincumber resident, Sarah Forster, said she had experienced growing road and traffic frustration.
“Many roads on the Central Coast just cannot cope with the level of cars anymore,” Forster said.
“We have arterial roads across the Coast that are unavoidable pinch points. If there is an accident on any of these roads, there are lengthy delays.”
Dr Reid said the petition would be presented to representatives at all levels of government.
To sign the petition online, visit: nswlabor.org.au/robertson_local_roads
Maisy Rae