Tuesday, 17 February 2026

 Anasina GRAY-BARBERIO (Northern Metropolitan) (14:05): My constituency question is to the Minister for Roads and Road Safety. Marianne, an older Northern Metro constituent, recently dropped into my electorate office to raise serious concerns about what she described as an ‘ongoing sinkhole’ at the corner of Mitchell Street and Sydney Road in Brunswick. The footpath at this intersection sits lower than the road, and despite repeated temporary patch-ups, the hazard continues to persist. These short-term fixes are simply not lasting. Marianne uses a mobility walker, and this hazard makes it difficult and unsafe for her to move through her own neighbourhood. The government’s own Transport Accessibility Strategic Framework acknowledges the important role enhanced footpaths play in accessibility. As Sydney Road falls under the responsibility of the state, Minister, can you confirm what steps are being taken to permanently repair this intersection and ensure it is safe and accessible for all pedestrians, including my constituent Marianne?