Wednesday, 30 October 2024
Constituency questions
Croydon electorate
Constituency questions
Croydon electorate
David HODGETT (Croydon) (15:00): (870) My question is for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure, and I ask: when will a fully weatherproof waiting area be built on the new elevated Croydon railway station platform? A major flaw raised with my office on multiple occasions is that the waiting room at the new station is located on the ground floor, meaning commuters need to make their way up to the platform in plenty of time before the train arrives, leaving them exposed to the elements during inclement weather. The anxiety this causes for the passengers who are older and have mobility issues is extreme, as they are worried about getting to the elevator platform in time, particularly if there are multiple users of the lifts who have mobility aids, wheelchairs or prams. The current seating areas on the platform, although under a roof line, are insufficient for Melbourne’s inclement weather, particularly during windy and rainy days as commuters are exposed to these elements when on the elevated platform. There is a small space near the lift doors that offers a bit of reprieve from the weather, but as the partition does not go all the way to the roof line, it allows for sweeping wind and rain to impact commuters. This current set-up is insufficient for commuters and needs addressing as soon as possible.