Gembrook electorate
Mr BATTIN (Gembrook) (11:49): (2278) My constituency question is to the Minister for Transport Infrastructure. Many residents in my electorate are confused about the government’s final plans for the Clyde Road level crossing removal and the new infrastructure for pedestrians. Many, including the City of Casey, have expressed concerns for pedestrian safety with the current plans provided to the community. They feel that the pedestrian overpass proposed by the government may place residents at higher risk in that area, in that the walkway will seclude pedestrians from the sight of motorists, making them more vulnerable to potential harm when walking through the overpass. Residents have stated that they will feel unsafe walking through a covered overpass, as have many parents of children concerned, particularly with those schools around Federation University, Nossal High School and Chisholm TAFE being just across the road. We all know that crime has soared since this government has come into power, and with this new infrastructure they need to make sure that crime prevention by environmental design is part of that plan. We ask the minister for any information in relation to what they are doing in terms of consultation to ensure safety in that area.