Coolstore Road, Croydon, level crossing removal
Mr HODGETT (Croydon) (09:42): I rise today to speak about the Coolstore Road, Croydon, level crossing removal project and the need for face-to-face community information sessions to be held. To date the information sessions that have been offered or delivered have been available online only. This automatically excludes approximately 75 per cent of the older constituents—those who do not have access to a computer or may lack the confidence when it comes to navigating technology. Many older constituents have contacted my office seeking more information regarding the proposed plans and have requested the opportunity to speak with someone about this project. Given the magnitude of the project and the fact that it will impact on many constituents within the electorate, it would be beneficial for in-person community information sessions to be held. I strongly encourage that all constituents’ needs be considered when future information sessions are organised.