Tuesday, 16 August 2022

Suburban Rail Loop

Mr LIMBRICK (South Eastern Metropolitan) (19:51): (2050) My adjournment debate item is for the attention of the Minister for Transport Infrastructure. As part of the government’s Suburban Rail Loop project there has been a significant level of community concern about some of the decisions made and the impact on local residents. Most notable would be those raised by Kingston City Council and surrounding residents on the decision to proceed with placing the train stabling yard next to Heatherton homes at the Delta site in Kingston’s green wedge. Kingston council has opposed the use of the Delta site for a train stabling yard and as a result has proactively developed improved designs. These designs have come about following the council accepting that the train stabling yard will proceed in the proposed location and working with the affected community to propose a compromise that aims to maximise new green, open spaces, putting climate change and the community at the centre of the design. An example of this is requesting the consideration of a green roof at the Heatherton stabling yards to minimise noise impacts and substantially improve visual appearance. Minister, will you ensure that ongoing discussions between the Suburban Rail Loop Authority, Kingston council and the local community ensure serious consideration is given to this proposal and other suggestions that offer a compromise to those impacted by the project?