Wednesday, 17 August 2022

Petitions

Following petition presented to house:

Albert Street, Sebastopol

The Petition of certain citizens of the State of Victoria draws to the attention of the Legislative Council that road upgrades along Albert Street in Sebastopol are causing excessive financial damage to businesses in the roadwork zone. Some incomes are down 75 per cent and a car wash has gone from 150 cars a day to just three. Vehicle and pedestrian access to business traders has been hugely limited. Water has been cut off on multiple occasions without warning, explanation or an apology. Other plants and equipment have been damaged during the roadworks.

These roadworks will continue for many months and businesses may not survive the financial burden.

The petitioners therefore request that the Legislative Council call on the Government to provide financial assistance to businesses impacted by the roadworks along Albert Street in Sebastopol, speed up the rate of works and ensure efficient communication is provided to businesses during the road construction.

By Mrs McARTHUR (Western Victoria) (1392 signatures).

Laid on table.