Tuesday, 6 February 2024

Glen Waverley electorate

John MULLAHY (Glen Waverley) (14:45): (471) My constituency question is directed to the Minister for Transport Infrastructure. Minister, how will the North East Link project benefit Glen Waverley district constituents? The North East Link project is the biggest ever investment in improved roads in the east. It will connect an upgraded Eastern Freeway to a completed M80 Ring Road with Victoria’s longest twin road tunnels, and that means big time savings for Glen Waverley district residents, including 11 minutes sliced off journeys to Hoddle Street and a staggering 35 minutes shaved off journeys to the ring road. It is terrific news for our community, especially for residents in Vermont and Forest Hill who are frequent users of the Eastern Freeway. It is these investments in transport infrastructure, whether it is the North East Link, the Suburban Rail Loop or level crossing removals, that will enhance livability in our community as Melbourne grows, and I am proud to be part of the Allan Labor government, which is making these projects a reality. I thank my community for their patience while we get it done.