Thursday, 23 March 2023

 Melissa HORNE (Williamstown) presented a petition bearing 1466 signatures:

The petition of residents and businesses in the State Electorate of Williamstown draws to the attention of the House the devastating impact the closure of Champion Road will have on the Williamstown and Newport communities.

Champion Rd is a vital link between the suburbs of Newport and Williamstown, with thousands of locals using it every day to access schools, supermarkets, sport, and recreation. Removing this link will significantly impact the local businesses in Williamstown and Newport that rely on customers using this vital connection. It will also divert traffic to Maddox Road, where there are three child care centres and a primary school, and turning this local street into a major thoroughfare will increase congestion and pose greater safety risks for the children and families who use it.

The petitioners therefore request that the Legislative Assembly of Victoria commits to working with the community to develop a solution that will keep Champion Road open and our community connected.