Wednesday, 1 April 2026

 Sonja TERPSTRA (North-Eastern Metropolitan) (18:38): (2467) My adjournment matter this evening is for the Minister for the Suburban Rail Loop, and the action I seek is for the minister to join me on one of the SRL East sites to show the progress as major construction is steaming ahead. Last week some exciting news was shared for Box Hill locals, as new open spaces that are being delivered as part of SRL East were released. Two permanent parks will be built at Ellingworth Parade and Watts and Court streets, creating spaces for Box Hill locals to gather and play throughout construction of SRL East. These green and accessible spaces will feature places to sit, relax and exercise within walking distance of the future SRL East station in the heart of Box Hill. When the SRL East in Box Hill is delivered this will give locals even more quality green open space within walking distance to world-class public transport, homes, jobs, schools, universities and health care. We are committed to ensuring the neighbourhoods around each of the six SRL East stations are thriving so these communities, like at Box Hill, can continue to grow stronger in years to come.

This is a once-in-a-generation project that will only be delivered under the Allan Labor government. We have only ever had one position on this city-shaping project, and we are not wasting a second in getting on and getting it done. While those opposite have no credible answers for the big challenges facing Victorians, we are on the side of Victorians with a clear plan for our future. Under the Liberals Victorians are on their own. A Liberals–One Nation coalition will sack 3000 workers, slash 70,000 homes and let tunnel-boring machines sink into the ground. The Allan Labor government is steaming ahead with major construction as TBMs are onsite, gearing up with the tunnelling to kick off this year with over 3000 workers currently on our SRL sites.