Kilsyth Electorate News

THE State Government is ignoring one of the worst intersections in Mooroolbark, says Kilsyth state Liberal MP David Hodgett, adding he fears someone will be killed before action is taken.

Speaking in Parliament last week, Mr Hodgett accused Roads and Ports Minister Tim Pallas of allowing senseless accidents to happen at the intersection of Brice Ave and Hull Rd, the most recent on October 31 when a 15-year-old boy was struck by a car and suffered head and foot injuries.

Mr Hodgett said he first called on the Government to install a pedestrian crossing at Brice Ave and Hull Rd in October 2007.

``For a long time now, these intersections in Mooroolbark have been a ticking time bomb just waiting for accidents to happen,'' he said.

Meanwhile, Evelyn state Liberal MP Christine Fyffe has asked Mr Pallas to have a right-turn arrow installed at the lights where Kimberley Drive and Fletcher Rd intersect with Maroondah Highway in Chirnside Park.

Mrs Fyffe said she had 722 letters of support from residents.

She said she feared aggravated motorists could endanger lives by taking unnecessary risks.

VicRoads regional director Steve Brown said there were no specific proposals for the Kimberley Drive intersection, but VicRoads would continue to monitor the safety and operation of the site.