That’s the reaction of Kiama MP Gareth Ward to the Shadow assistant minister for Energy and Climate Change and Infrastructure Pat Conroy’s visit to the Shoalhaven.

Mr Conroy toured Manildra Group’s Shoalhaven Starches facility at Bomaderry with Labor’s Gilmore candidate, Fiona Phillips and inspected the Princes Highway south of Nowra, saying the the party was committed to upgrading the highway.

But there was no firm funding announcement during the visit.

“Labor had the opportunity to come and provide us with their vision,” Mr Ward said.

“But when it came to the Princes Highway, Labor are on a road to nowhere.

“I would have hoped they would have taken a drive down the extensive stretches of roads the state Liberal government has delivered to this region.

“When in government Labor ignored our region, when in opposition they want us to forget their appalling record of ignoring the Shoalhaven.

“If you want a great example of who to trust when it comes to delivering major infrastructure, don’t look at what Labor says, look at what they have failed to do.

“I’m happy for people to compare our record of action and delivery with the most recent dribble session from Labor’s infrastructure spokesperson.

“Go do your talking in Canberra mate, we want real action and delivery here.

“Come and match the state government’s contribution to the Princes Highway north and further south.”

Mr Ward listed the following as examples - “Albion Park Rail - committed $630m; Gerringong - delivered $340m; Berry - delivered $580m; Berry to Bomaderry - underway $450m; South Nowra - delivered $62m.

The Berejiklian Government also recently announced $10 million for upgrades of the Princes Highway further south of Nowra.

“I’m happy for these forthcoming elections to be a bidding war but a word of caution to our community - past records of action and the lack of action has to be considered if promises are ever to be believed,” Mr Ward said.

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