Prahran electorate
Sam HIBBINS (Prahran) (14:55): (726) My constituency question is for the Minister for Public and Active Transport, and I ask: will the government restore tram services to Domain Road in my electorate of Prahran? The majority of local residents who took my survey on the matter wanted to see tram services return to Domain Road. A number also indicated that they would support a hybrid option where trams ran both through Domain Road and the current route along Toorak Road West, and the main reason cited was ensuring accessibility, convenience and safety for residents, students and visitors to the area. The tram tracks along Domain Road are close to people’s homes. They are close to local shops and restaurants and close to the botanic gardens and to local schools. I note an accessible tram stop is being constructed near the new Anzac station entrance on Domain Road. There are existing tracks there, so I urge the minister to resume tram services along Domain Road and ensure better access for everyone to the local area.