Thursday, 30 October 2025

 Wendy LOVELL (Northern Victoria) (12:57): (1933) My question is for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure. Will the minister meet with local business owners to hear their request for extra public car parking and a bicycle depot near the new intersection of Yan Yean Road and Bridge Inn Road? A reference design and artist’s impression for the new intersection have been released, which seem to show that after the road realignment, blocks of public land surrounding the old general store will be covered in tall trees. These trees would significantly obscure the view of the Doreen business precinct from both Yan Yean and Bridge Inn roads and may interfere with signage rights for the business park, which traders were assured would be maintained. Retailers are obviously concerned about the negative impact that this will have on their business once drivers are diverted away from the precinct’s former entry points. I call on the minister to meet with traders and consider their proposed solutions, which include new public car parking sites as well as a bike depot and a secure storage area to encourage active transport, all of which will help maintain visibility – (Time expired)