The Federal Member for Aston, Hon Alan Tudge MP, has announced a major election commitment to provide $4.5 million in federal funding to construct the missing bridge for Henderson Road in Rowville.
There is currently no bridge connecting the two sections of Henderson Road in Rowville, with the only north-south connection from Rowville to Knox via Stud Road.
The $4.5 million in federal funding would build the missing north-south connection on Henderson Road over the Corrhanwarrabul Creek, linking Rowville to Knoxfield through a new road connection.
“A new bridge to connect Rowville to Knoxfield will provide a vital second north-south road crossing.” Mr Tudge said.
“This is a practical commitment that is part of my campaign to deliver better roads and infrastructure for Knox.”
“The bridge has been on the map of Knox for decades as an idea, but we will ensure that the bridge is finally built and delivered.”
The bridge would be constructed by Knox Council.
The Turnbull Government is investing a total of $7.6 billion in Victorian infrastructure. In addition, the Turnbull Government remains committed to the East West Link and will provide $3 billion to the first Victorian Government willing to build this vital project.
This Victorian investment includes a $1.5 billion infrastructure plan with $500 million towards the Monash Freeway, $350 million for the M80 Ring Road, and $240 million for the Murray Basin Freight Rail, conditional on the Victorian Government matching this funding dollar for dollar.
In addition, the Turnbull Government has committed $857.2 million for Melbourne Metro.
The Turnbull Government is spending a record $50 billion on land transport infrastructure as part of our carefully structured economic plan to provide jobs and growth and a secure future for Australian families.
