Thursday, 17 August 2023

South-Eastern Metropolitan Region

Ann-Marie HERMANS (South-Eastern Metropolitan) (12:44): (360) My question is to the Minister for Environment. Minister, my constituents in the Hampton Park, Lynbrook and Narre Warren South areas have approached me with their strong concerns regarding the recent decision made by Casey council, which is under the administration of this government, to nominate Hallam Road landfill tip as a significant site for waste recovery – a full-scale commercial waste and transfer facility. Although the site has not yet been approved, it has been given rezoning as a significant site for waste recovery. Without public consultation from local residents this site, which is in close proximity to residential areas and poses potential health and wellbeing impacts, is fundamentally inappropriate and poses risks that should not be ignored. Will the minister advise the house when a decision will be made and meet with me and local residents to listen to their very real concerns before any further action is undertaken?