Thursday, 9 September 2021
Constituency questions
Altona electorate
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Constituency questions
Altona electorate
My constituency question is for the attention of the Minister for Roads and Road Safety.
The Queen Street bridge over Laverton Creek in Altona Meadows lacks safe pedestrian access.
Pedestrians are unable to safely cross this bridge due to the lack of footpath. The next closest pedestrian crossing over Laverton Creek is at least 500 metres towards the bay, contributing to the likelihood of pedestrians risking crossing at Queen Street.
The local community and Hobsons Bay City Council have long communicated their desire to see access and safety improved at the bridge.
So, we were all very pleased to learn that as part of the Victorian budget 2021–22 funding would be provided for planning and development to investigate possible improvements to safety and operations for active transport users along Queen Street.
Of course, the current safety and access issues remain at the bridge, and the community is keen to understand when works may be set to begin.
Minister, what is the latest information on the time line of the process being undertaken to investigate possible strategies to improve pedestrian safety and accessibility at the Queen Street bridge?