Wednesday, 18 March 2026

 Ann-Marie HERMANS (South-Eastern Metropolitan) (12:54): (2236) My question is to the Minister for Transport Infrastructure, and I ask: Minister, will you direct the Level Crossing Removal Project to urgently revise its traffic management plan for Aspendale and ensure future works are scheduled during school holidays or at times and in a manner that do not endanger the community? This week’s closure of Station Street, Aspendale’s only access road, caused gridlock, safety risks and near misses outside four schools and two kindergartens, including Yarrabah School, which supports 198 students with additional needs. Residents reported minimal traffic management, blocked emergency access and unsafe conditions for children and families. Minister, will you ensure this does not happen again and explain why these works were not scheduled during school holidays, when risks and disruption would have been significantly reduced?