Thursday, 10 March 2022

Western Metropolitan Region

Dr CUMMING (Western Metropolitan) (12:43): (1687) My question is to the Minister for Transport Infrastructure in the other place and is from residents in Sunshine. Can the minister please advise what community consultation will be done for the newly announced regional platform at Sunshine station and the time line for that consultation? This new platform will cater for Bendigo services, and construction is due to start next year. Residents are not happy with the consultation undertaken to date for the Melbourne Airport rail link and the Western Rail Plan. Even though some consultation has been undertaken, it has not been widely promoted, and the residents are hoping that a more robust and well-communicated engagement plan will be developed. Minister, please let us know.