Thursday, 8 February 2024

 Kathleen MATTHEWS-WARD (Broadmeadows) (14:49): (491) My constituency question is to the Minister for Public and Active Transport, and I ask: what measures are in place to enforce the various cleaning and maintenance contracts at the Broadmeadows station precinct and car park? Department of Transport and Planning reps met with Hume City Council reps and me to discuss some of the challenges at the station. One of these challenges is the complex leasing and ownership arrangements of the site and surrounds and the various responsibilities for cleaning and maintenance, particularly of the privately owned but common-use areas that people use to access the station platforms and underpass. It is my understanding that the private owner of the property is responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of this area, and I do not believe adequate upkeep or cleaning is occurring at the level the community expects. The department undertook to investigate the current cleaning contract requirements and whether these were being met and what options are available to improve the customer, resident and business experiences at the station precinct. I look forward to receiving details of these measures.