Northern Metropolitan Region
Evan MULHOLLAND (Northern Metropolitan) (14:13): (748) My constituency question is directed towards the Minister for Environment and concerns illegal dumping of rubbish in the northern suburbs, which is rife in my community, particularly the outer suburbs. People contact me exasperated that seemingly nothing is done about it by either the local council, government entities responsible for the sites or the state government. A stark example of illegal rubbish dumping is a water-filling station on Mount Ridley Road in Craigieburn. It is consistently used as a dumping ground for all manner of household waste. Many locals believe it should be fenced off by the state government so that it is not used as a free tip. While locals do not believe it adds to any local amenity, I am sure it is enjoyed by a large number of rats. Will the minister investigate fencing off the site at Mount Ridley Road in Craigieburn, and what is the government doing to stop disgusting run-off into waterways and creeks in the northern suburbs?