Wednesday, 13 November 2024

Glen Waverley train station

John MULLAHY (Glen Waverley) (19:11): (926) My adjournment matter is directed to the Minister for Public and Active Transport, and the action I seek is for the minister to join me for a visit to Glen Waverley station. Glen Waverley station is a busy and vibrant transport hub for so many. Located in the heart of my electorate, it is not only at the end of a train line but also a key station in many bus routes. Added to this is the fact that it is adjacent to a major shopping centre, the Glen Waverley shopping centre, and Kingsway, as well as Glen Waverley Secondary College and the Glen Waverley library – and your electorate office too, Deputy Speaker.

In essence Glen Waverley station plays a vital role in facilitating the movement of many people through this busy area, and that is why it is important to ensure that we make the most of the opportunities that come with the station being in such a strategic position. We must take proactive action to ensure that both housing and services, including both bus and train services, are ready to deal with an increase in population.

Under the great project of the Suburban Rail Loop, the Allan Labor government has designated the area surrounding the Glen Waverley station as one of the activity precincts. A power of work has been undertaken to develop the draft precinct vision document, and I am looking forward to the draft structure plans being delivered next year. This means that planning regulations are being reformed so that the densification of the area can be facilitated. Building the Suburban Rail Loop to connect our suburbs as well as appropriately developing denser housing in established areas means that we are transforming our state to not only modernise but also improve our standard of living.

The Suburban Rail Loop East, from Glen Waverley to Cheltenham, will open up so many opportunities for economic growth, and I know it will make travelling more convenient for Glen Waverley residents. I look forward to the minister’s response, and I hope she can join me at Glen Waverley station.