Wednesday, 3 December 2025

 Wendy LOVELL (Northern Victoria) (14:07): (2052) My question is for the Minister for Environment. Why has the Labor government not properly repaired the electric gates that provide access to Toorourrong Reservoir Park? Fire season is approaching, and it is vital that CFA vehicles have reliable access into parks and bushland to fight fires. But the Allan Labor government is falling behind on essential maintenance that is required to keep access open. I recently asked the minister to fix the automatic electric gate at the entrance to Toorourrong Reservoir Park, which has malfunctioned several times. When the gate stops working, it can trap visitors inside and prevent CFA trucks from entering the park if a fire starts. The minister said that in March 2025 Parks Victoria upgraded the automated system controlling the gate entry to the park, but I am informed that the electric gates are malfunctioning again and will remain open until they can be repaired. The minister must take immediate action to provide a permanent solution to this ongoing problem before the fire season arrives.