Thursday, 29 August 2024

 Melissa HORNE (Williamstown – Minister for Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation, Minister for Local Government, Minister for Ports and Freight, Minister for Roads and Road Safety) (09:57): There is so much happening across Williamstown electorate when it comes to transport-related issues. A couple of weeks ago the Minister for Public and Active Transport came out to Brooklyn to hear firsthand some of the challenges that we face in the inner west. It was great to have engaging conversations about the need for more reliable and more frequent bus services. Thank you very much to all who attended.

In relation to roads, last May the Department of Transport and Planning conducted a community and road users survey in relation to Blackshaws and Kororoit Creek roads. Without a doubt, due to the growth in the suburbs, there really needed to be a safety check there. There is also a strip of shops on Blackshaws Road that has some real constraints with parking, and I want to extend a special thanks to Nick Gugliotta of Gugliotta Butchers for taking the time to discuss safety concerns.

As a result of community input I am pleased to say that from this December speeds will be reduced along Kororoit Creek and Blackshaws roads from 60 kilometres to 50 kilometres an hour. That is a real win for community safety. On top of that, we are also doing work to improve pedestrian safety at the roundabout at Ferguson Street and Melbourne Road. Work will progress over the coming year.