Nepean electorate
Sam GROTH (Nepean) (14:44): (278) My question is for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety. The Mornington Peninsula Freeway is the gateway to our beautiful region. It is the first impression visitors have when they travel to the southern peninsula, and it is what residents see each time they return from Melbourne. Sadly, due to a scourge of dumped rubbish along the freeway, that first impression is being tarnished. The issue has worsened, with numerous reports of dumped rubbish, litter and other debris being brought to my attention over the past few weeks. In fact my office has passed on eight reports to VicRoads, but only two have received a response. It is unacceptable, and local residents and commuters in Nepean expect better from the government and our local authorities. In addition to this, the lack of sound barriers along the freeway continues to cause noise issues for those residents living nearby. Will the minister address these issues and ensure that all rubbish is cleared in a timely manner?