Constituency questions
Eildon electorate
Cindy McLEISH (Eildon) (14:37): (200) My question is to the Minister for Public Transport, and I ask it on behalf of the proprietors of the service station at Merton and many community members. The government has plans to build a new bus stop in the immediate vicinity of the service station in Merton on the busy Maroondah Highway. Clarity around the plans and community consultation is lacking. Will the minister ensure that proper consultation occurs, that the plans are provided to the community and that the location is one that does not impact on the business of the service station and post office? Everyone is extremely worried that the location being discussed will greatly impact driver and pedestrian safety. The fuel company have advised this location would make fuel delivery near impossible. The many B-double trucks and cars towing boats and caravans that fill up there will have enormous difficulty navigating a stop built very close to the bowsers. There could be accidents waiting to happen, but they can be avoided. I urge the minister’s immediate attention.