Wednesday, 15 October 2025

 Nina TAYLOR (Albert Park) (19:37): (1341) My adjournment is for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, and the ask is for the minister to visit my electorate to see the progression of road safety upgrades in the areas of Port Melbourne and Fishermans Bend. The Victorian government is investing significantly in Fishermans Bend, with a key focus on transforming the area into an innovation precinct, including approximately $197.7 million for the former Holden site to create a centre for advanced manufacturing, engineering and design. Other major investments include funding for transport connections and a broader plan for infrastructure like new streets, parks and drainage over the next few decades.

This is part of a larger urban renewal project expected to create 80,000 jobs and accommodate 80,000 residents by 2050. An important component of Victorian government investments into Fishermans Bend is road safety upgrades, particularly in and around schools, namely, Port Melbourne Secondary College – already delivered, the school that is – and Narrarrang Primary School, which is currently being constructed. In addition, there are important road safety upgrades planned for Beacon Road that intersects Williamstown Road, Port Melbourne, as it is a very busy community sporting precinct. I advocated hard to secure the funding at the last state election and subsequently to anchor funding from the Fishermans Bend taskforce allocation to support the enhancement of pedestrian safety. I look forward to having the minister join me to support the progression of these important projects in my electorate.