Wednesday, 13 May 2026

 Aiv PUGLIELLI (North-Eastern Metropolitan) (13:02): (2335) My question today is for the Minister for Public and Active Transport. The platforms at Watsonia station are currently only accessible via a series of steep switchback ramps, which are considered unsafe for people using mobility aids. The poor amenity of this access and the lack of a lift to the platforms discourages or prevents use, quite literally, by some passengers. While the station precinct is planned to be upgraded as part of the North East Link Program, there are no current plans, to my understanding, to upgrade the actual station to make it more accessible. I will put on record that I support Banyule council’s advocacy for an upgrade to Watsonia train station. I ask: Minister, will you upgrade this station so that all residents are able to safely access the platforms?

Sitting suspended 1:02 pm until 2:03 pm.