Wednesday, 1 April 2026


Adjournment

Wilson Botanic Park


Michael GALEA

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Adjournment

Wilson Botanic Park

 Michael GALEA (South-Eastern Metropolitan) (18:24): (2461) My adjournment this evening is for the Minister for Local Government, and the action that I am seeking is for the minister to update me on the obligations of local governments under the Local Government Act 2020 to consult with, reflect on and act in the interests of residents and ratepayers. Residents in Casey have raised concerns with my office and me regarding the project to deliver an overflow car park at Wilson Botanic Park in Berwick. I understand that as part of the community consultation process undertaken by council, respondents had some concerns regarding this project. These include the traffic impact on Kramer Drive as a comparatively narrow residential street, safety concerns both on Kramer Drive and at the site of the overflow car park and the impact on vegetation. It would go a very long way towards ameliorating the situation if residents had an explanation for why the council did not proceed with alternative sites at Wilson Botanic Park and with details of the program, including gate access, lighting and safety factors relating to this project. Whilst I have no reason to believe that the council has acted improperly or outside its purview, I do have concerns and have written to council to express them on behalf of residents of Kramer Drive and surrounds. I would like to thank Sophie Kuzakov and other residents for bringing this issue to my attention and for making their voices heard.