North-Eastern Metropolitan Region
Richard WELCH (North-Eastern Metropolitan) (12:59): (725) My question is for the Minister for the Suburban Rail Loop. Constituents in my electorate have significant concerns about the design of the Glen Waverley SRL station. From what can be discerned, the Glen Waverley metro station will not have a paid area connection, meaning that the commuters will have to tap off and tap on again when going between trains. This is unlike others such as the Clayton SRL station, which has a paid area connection. As the government has not committed to a paid area connection, Coleman Parade will be closed, causing locals to worry about the traffic flow in the area. Furthermore, locals are concerned that the Waverley RSL will be shut down by the SRL planning authority when construction begins. My question is: will the minister provide clarity to those in Glen Waverley about the SRL station, including why they are not a getting paid area connection, and the future of the Waverley RSL?
Sitting suspended 1:00 pm until 2:01 pm.