Thursday, 12 September 2024

 Kathleen MATTHEWS-WARD (Broadmeadows) (10:29): I also thank members of the Broadmeadows station working group, which I convene along with the Hume mayor Naim Kurt through the revitalisation board. To improve the cleanliness, amenity and safety of the area we are bringing all parties together who own and lease the land in the precinct, including government agencies, council, Metro Trains Melbourne and the private owners of the buildings. This model is based on the successful multi-agency group that I chaired to address some issues being experienced at Banksia Gardens housing estate. I thank the owner of the commercial building Peter Wu and manager Greg Cook for implementing some positive changes already. I also thank Alex Green and Justin Burney from the department, council representatives, local police and tenants including Northern Community Legal Centre, Jobfind and Brotherhood of St Laurence for their collaboration. Thanks also to Penola college for their contributions and for their openness to the idea of a bike path running between Broadmeadows and Jacana stations along the train line.