Ferntree Gully electorate
Mr WAKELING (Ferntree Gully) (14:45): (6360) My question is for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure, and I again raise concerns on behalf of Knox residents about the future of Lake Knox, which is still destined for destruction by this government. Local environment groups and the community have again reinforced their concerns over the potential loss of more than 80 diverse wildlife species, including the endangered blue-billed duck, for which this site is one of only 17 breeding ground sites across the state. The Liberal Party has committed to saving the lake, to establishing an advisory committee, including local representatives, to determine its future and to consider designating the lake as a sanctuary, as advocated by the local community. But again the Andrews government is not listening and is progressing with bulldozing this lake. Minister, on behalf of my constituents: can you confirm that you will withdraw your application to bulldoze the lake and finally listen to the residents throughout Knox and make sure that they save this lake from destruction?