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Speaking in Parliament last week Member for Swan Hill, Peter Walsh, has urged greater consideration be given to the state of district roads by NVIRP vehicles especially following periods of rain.
“A number of constituents in the Loddon Shire have come to me with concerns about the severe damage being done to their local dirt roads by NVIRP vehicles,” Mr Walsh said.
“These roads are very important components of the transport network in these areas and are regularly used for stock and farm machinery movement thus keeping them off the major roads.
“However, locals know full well that following rain events these roads should not be used because of the damage that will be done to them.
“Unfortunately, this consideration hasn’t been followed by many NVIRP workers,” he said.
“I know that NVIRP has a very important job to do but the damage that is being done to these roads by NVIRP vehicles ultimately renders the roads impassable for locals who rely on them as integral aspects of their farm management.
“I call on senior NVIRP executives to instigate a policy procedure that ensures NVIRP vehicles do not use local dirt roads during or immediately after a rain event thus minimising the damage being done,” Mr Walsh said.