Thursday, 15 August 2024

 James NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:50): (764) My question is to the Premier, and I ask: when will the state Labor government live up to its ironclad commitment to replace the existing school crossing on Glen Huntly Road with a proper pedestrian-operated crossing? The Labor government has failed to replace the crossing for years. The replacement is needed, the site is dangerous and the crash data shows it. The crossing supports several schools and a childcare centre and is heavily utilised as a pedestrian thoroughfare which joins both sides of the Elster canal walking path. VicRoads has acknowledged the need for a proper crossing at the site, having previously confirmed it as a high priority. The department of roads initially consulted with the community about installing a crossing but mistakenly proposed to install it 200 metres away from where it was needed. A year ago the department confirmed they had got the location wrong, but since then the community has been stonewalled. In August last year the minister confirmed the ongoing intention to install the crossing in writing, but for the last year the silence has been deafening. Premier, Labor should live up to their promises.