Hastings electorate
Paul MERCURIO (Hastings) (14:42): (79) The Andrews Labor government has recently upgraded Grant Road, Golf Links Road, Warrandyte Road and the roundabout they link up to, which is fantastic, but there is always more to do. My constituency question is for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety. One of the most frequent questions and concerns raised during my campaign and as a former councillor was about the Somerville roundabout. This roundabout has five separate roads feeding into it: Grant Road; Eramosa Road east and west, which also has a rail crossing; and Frankston-Flinders Road north and south. It is the main thoroughfare through Somerville connecting the townships of Frankston, Baxter, Tyabb and Hastings. It is very busy, gets very congested and is dangerous, particularly for pedestrians. What is the latest update regarding the planning and design work currently being undertaken to improve the safety of this intersection? My community look forward to hearing positive news about plans to make the Somerville roundabout safer.