ROBERT DWYER APPOINTED SHADOW PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY FOR REGIONAL ROADS

ROBERT DWYER APPOINTED SHADOW PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY FOR REGIONAL ROADS

Member for Port Macquarie, Robert Dwyer has been appointed Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Roads, strengthening the NSW Opposition’s focus on improving road safety, connectivity and investment across regional New South Wales.
 

Mr Dwyer said he was honoured to accept the appointment and looked forward to working closely with Opposition Leader Kellie Sloane, Deputy Leader Gurmesh Singh, and Shadow Minister for Roads Natalie Ward MLC to hold the Minns Government accountable for its approach to regional infrastructure.
 

“I am honoured to take on this new role and to be part of a strong Opposition team that understands the importance of investing in regional communities,” Mr Dwyer said.
 

“Roads are absolutely critical to the safety, productivity and liveability of regional NSW, and this role will allow me to advocate more strongly for the communities that rely on them every day.”
 

Mr Dwyer said his priority would remain delivering for the Port Macquarie electorate, particularly on long-standing road projects that are vital for safety and economic growth.
 

“My focus remains firmly on the Port Macquarie electorate,” he said. I will continue to push for funding and progress on the Oxley Highway upgrade between the ‘donut’ and the Wrights Road/Lake Road roundabouts, which is a key safety and congestion issue for our community, as well as the proposal for an overpass at the Houston Mitchell Drive/Pacific Highway intersection.
 

“I will also continue working to ensure the Harrington/Coopernook overpass remains on track, as it is a critical project for improving freight efficiency and reducing risk for motorists.”
 

Mr Dwyer said the new position would also give him greater insight into the challenges facing regional road networks across the state, particularly in communities that feel increasingly left behind.
 
“This role provides an opportunity to better understand the condition and needs of regional roads right across New South Wales.”
 

“For too long, regional communities have been asked to do more with less, while major infrastructure funding continues to be concentrated in Newcastle, Sydney and Wollongong.”
 

Mr Dwyer said safe and reliable road links between coastal and inland communities were essential for regional economies, emergency services, tourism and everyday travel.
 

“We must have a safe and reliable road network that properly links the coast with the country,” Mr Dwyer said.
 

“Regional people deserve the same level of investment and attention as those in metropolitan areas, and I will be a strong voice for fairness when it comes to roads funding.”

Mr Dwyer said he looked forward to working with local councils, industry groups and community stakeholders to ensure regional roads were a priority for the next NSW election.