Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) — I rise to inform the house of the Andrews government’s achievements for my electorate of Werribee since forming government. We recently announced a $1.8 billion outer suburban arterial roads package, which will provide transformational upgrades to eight priority roads, 30 kilometres of lane duplication and 700 kilometres of road maintenance. Additionally, we have also delivered the $45 million Sneydes Road interchange at the Princes Freeway, along with a wider package of works for East Werribee. The city‑shaping $5.5 billion western distributor project will provide a vital second river crossing for the people of Melbourne’s west. The Level Crossing Removal Authority will deliver two level crossing removals in Werribee which will cut congestion and improve safety.

Since taking government, Wyndham’s public transport services have dramatically improved with the opening of the regional rail project, fully delivered by Labor governments. Rail services will continue to improve with the fully funded $10.9 billion Melbourne Metro rail project. We have also committed $85 million to expand Werribee Mercy Hospital and to provide a critical care unit, funding for a crisis accommodation centre in Melbourne’s west and almost $18 million for school infrastructure funding.

The Labor Party has always fought for an economy that fairly rewards the toil and endeavours of those who contribute and it takes care of those who cannot. I am proud of these investments for the Wyndham community and that our Andrews Labor government is getting it done for my electorate of Werribee.