Friday, 14 November 2025

 Dylan WIGHT (Tarneit) (10:43): Today I want to speak about four ways the Allan Labor government is improving transport for people in my community of Tarneit. First off, you have heard me speak time and time again about the brand new West Tarneit train station. Set to open in 2026, this new station will provide a place closer to home for Tarneit residents to hop on the train and get into the city for work or recreation. Secondly, we are enhancing Wyndham’s bus network. From 7 ‍December there will be three new and upgraded bus routes running and more than 1500 extra weekly bus services. That is one every 20 minutes in peak times. We are also going to be introducing a new bus service for Tarneit North to go with the brand new Tarneit West train station, so stay tuned for that one. Third, we are building the Wyndham ring-road in collaboration with our federal colleagues. Creating a new link from Tarneit to Wyndham Vale, we are improving access to the Princes Highway as well as the employment precincts in Truganina and Laverton North. Number 4, we are opening up the brand new West Gate Tunnel. We know this tunnel will reduce congestion by providing an alternate route into the city for westies. This week I had the opportunity to check out the construction works at West Tarneit station and also the West Gate Tunnel. It is always great to see these projects being built, and I cannot wait for them to open up. It is also fantastic to be part of a government that cares about transport infrastructure and is making it easier for residents of the west to move around our great state and their local area.