Wednesday, 14 May 2025

Altona Meadows road infrastructure

Mathew HILAKARI (Point Cook) (19:07): (1134) My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, and the action that I seek is that the minister receive a petition from the community that I represent to see improvements at the Newland Street exit. The Newland Street exit is the freeway exit that is most used by the members of the Altona Meadows community. Too often members of the community that I represent raise that they are reluctant to invite people to their homes because they are embarrassed about the condition of the entrance and exit. I know that the safety barriers have been replaced. That is of course very important, and I appreciate that; it is an important thing to do.

I know that the build-up of rubbish and debris are the result of the funnel-like design of the exit. It causes the dust, debris and rubbish to build up, but we need support to see it improved. I would like to see the rubbish removed, the debris cleaned up and the gardens improved as well. I have a longer term ambition to see the sound barriers repainted and replaced.

I know that the minister knows this community well. She knows it very well; she is our neighbour. She knows this freeway well as well. I hope I can count on your support, Minister.