Wednesday, 17 August 2022

 Mr SOUTHWICK (Caulfield) (14:44): (6476) My question is to the Minister for Public Transport. In the last few weeks I have received calls and emails from constituents deeply concerned about the proposed Yarra Trams substation at 211 Balaclava Road, Caulfield North. The substation will sit squarely in the heart of a popular, growing, well-positioned cafe business precinct in my electorate. Local businesses and residents had not been consulted about the project until the site was already purchased. Locals feel blindsided by the government’s lack of transparency and simply want basic answers. I ask the minister to provide reassurance that local small businesses will not be impacted by the installation, location or operation of this substation.