Shepparton rail line
Rikkie-Lee TYRRELL (Northern Victoria) (12:30): (419) My question is for the minister representing the Minister for Transport Infrastructure. For several years now the residents of Greater Shepparton have been patiently waiting for the completion of the stage 3 upgrades to the train line between Shepparton and Melbourne. They have been promised nine weekday return services between Shepparton and Melbourne. When will the people of Shepparton and the surrounding areas see this promise delivered?
Harriet SHING (Eastern Victoria – Minister for Housing, Minister for Water, Minister for Equality) (12:31): Thank you, Mrs Tyrrell, for that question. I will seek an answer from the minister for you in accordance with the standing orders.
Rikkie-Lee TYRRELL (Northern Victoria) (12:31): I thank the minister for her response. Part of the stage 3 upgrade is the subsequent upgrade to the level crossing on Wyndham Street, Shepparton, next to the Shepparton Art Museum. No work has commenced on upgrading this level crossing, which is required to allow the installed traffic lights to begin operation. The government spent thousands of dollars installing these lights, which have been covered up and non-operational for the past three years, much to the frustration of the Greater Shepparton City Council and the local community. When will this level crossing upgrade be completed as part of the stage 3 works and these traffic lights be switched on?
Harriet SHING (Eastern Victoria – Minister for Housing, Minister for Water, Minister for Equality) (12:32): Thanks, Mrs Tyrrell. Again I will seek an answer for you in accordance with the standing orders.