Tuesday, 13 August 2019

 Mr R SMITH (Warrandyte) (14:40): (866) My question is to the Minister for Roads in the other place. I refer to my correspondence with the minister regarding the Mullens Road and Yarra Street intersection and the need for a pedestrian refuge. While the community appreciates the installation of the new signage when approaching the intersection, this can only be seen as a temporary fix, with pedestrian safety still at risk whilst trying to cross the road safely. Recently Yarra Street, Warrandyte has seen the installation of a pedestrian refuge not more than 100 metres from a pedestrian light crossing to allow safe crossing between bus stops. I ask on behalf of the residents of Warrandyte that the minister have the Department of Transport fast-track the installation of a pedestrian refuge at the intersection of Mullens Road and Yarra Street to ensure that pedestrians have a safe place to cross.