South-Eastern Metropolitan Region
David LIMBRICK (South-Eastern Metropolitan) (12:45): (425) My question is for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety. A constituent has reached out to my office with safety concerns regarding new pedestrian crossings from Chelsea train station to the shops on Nepean Highway. Changes made through level crossing removal works have left residents with no crossing directly from the main platform entry and exit. There is a barrier that runs the length of the footpath in the north and south, blocking access to the Chelsea shops. The long walk to go to the end of the barrier has no coverage from rain or sun and is difficult for the elderly and disabled people using public transport. A third crossing directly at the entry of the platforms across to the shops would increase accessibility and improve safety. My question is this: why was the crossing not put in the logical position and what is being done to improve pedestrian access and safety at Chelsea train station?