Tuesday, 17 June 2025

 Brad ROWSWELL (Sandringham) (14:49): (1168) My constituency question is for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure. Residents in Mentone and around Mentone station are deeply concerned about the proposal of a development on the land at 79 Balcombe Road, near Mentone station. This development risks significantly undermining the character of the local area – an area the community, including groups like the Friends of Mentone Station and Gardens, has worked hard to preserve. Residents were informed through a confusing letter filled with technical planning language making it difficult to understand the full implications of draft amendment GC264. In response concerned locals have taken matters into their own hands, forming the Stop the Tower – Save Mentone group to raise awareness and help the community understand what the government does not want the community to understand. Therefore I ask: will the minister guarantee that the heritage livability of Mentone will not be compromised by the government’s plan to develop this parcel of land?