Box Hill electorate
Paul HAMER (Box Hill) (14:42): (1031) My question is for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety. When will the 40-kilometre-an-hour school zone on Canterbury Road be implemented? Over the last few months I have been in regular discussion with local residents and representatives from the Surrey Hills Primary School community and the Florence Road Preschool community about the need for a 40-kilometre school zone in this section of Canterbury Road. This stretch of road experiences heavy traffic, particularly around school pick-up and drop-off times, and the Surrey Hills community is keen to see this measure put in place to improve safety for students and families. Last month I was pleased to learn that following an investigation by her department the minister has agreed to implement a 40-k-per-hour school speed zone, and I am keen to let our community know when this safety measure will be implemented. I look forward to the minister’s response.