Tuesday, 18 March 2025

Preston electorate

Nathan LAMBERT (Preston) (14:40): (1462) My question is also for the Minister for Public and Active Transport, and my question is: what works are her department undertaking to ensure the integrity of the roof at Regent station? As members in the chamber might recall, we had some quite severe weather at the end of November last year, and I understand that following that weather Metro Trains Melbourne undertook works to eliminate the risk of immediate hazards, complete plumbing inspections and reporting and confirm the safety of the roof at Regent station. I do want to thank the minister and her team for their responsiveness at that time.

I also want to thank the active community in the Regent area, who often raise issues with our office and with council regarding the station, the rail corridor and its public and active transport links. Some of the long-term ideas people discuss relate to the crossing at Regent Street, the pedestrian crossings at the station and the rerouting of the Northern Pipe Trail bike path between Regent and Preston. However, on the more immediate topic we would be grateful for any information the minister could share regarding further works at Regent station and their potential timeline.