Tuesday, 31 October 2023

 Richard RIORDAN (Polwarth) presented a petition bearing 435 signatures:

This petition of residents in Victoria draws to the attention of the Legislative Assembly to the considerable safety issue of crossing the Great Ocean Road in the vicinity of Strathmore Drive, Jan Juc is for students of local schools and members of the Torquay/Jan Juc community. Crossing the Great Ocean Road in any capacity near Christian College Geelong Surf Coast campus for students of this school, the early learning centre and other nearby schools, even with parental supervision is not a safe enterprise. In addition, there are no accessible pathways provide pedestrian or bike access to the east, west or south of this area. It is of considerable concern that an accident or fatality – will occur. Discussion between the Surf Coast Shire Council and Vic Roads has not progressed this matter. Vic Roads have not provided engineering options for safe passage at this site. Students and community members are placed at risk on a daily basis.

The petitioners therefore request that the Legislative Assembly calls on Vic Roads, the Department of Transport and Planning and Surf Coast Shire Council to develop immediate engineering options for safe passage via a crossing and pathway infrastructure at this site. Further that a reasonable timeline is provided to ensure that the parties work together to consult with local schools and community on options and that accountability is shared between the key parties (Vic Roads, Council and school) to commence (and finalise) this project as a matter of urgency.

 Richard RIORDAN (Polwarth) presented a petition bearing 21 signatures:

To the Legislative Assembly of Victoria. This petition draws the attention of the House to call on the Victorian Government to the considerable safety issue of crossing the Great Ocean Road in the vicinity of Strathmore Drive, Jan Juc for students at local schools and members of the Torquay and Jan Juc Communities. Crossing the Great Ocean Road in any capacity near Christian College Geelong Surf Coast Campus for students at this school, the early learning centre, and other nearby schools, even with parental supervision is not a safe enterprise. In addition, there are no accessible pathways to provide pedestrian or bike access to the east, west or south of this area. It is of considerable concern that an accident or fatality – will occur. The petitioners therefore request the State Government to develop immediate engineering options for safe passage via a crossing and pathway infrastructure at this site.

Ordered that petitions be considered tomorrow.