Thursday, 18 April 2024

 Evan MULHOLLAND (Northern Metropolitan) (12:32): (795) My constituency question is for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety. I have had countless complaints in my electorate about the awful condition of the roads at the moment. On Old Sydney Road a number of potholes pose a safety risk to drivers in the area. Potholes have become such an issue that even students at one of my local schools, Our Lady of the Way primary school in Wallan, have raised their concerns in classrooms, drawing artwork of different potholes and having a competition about it. Old Sydney Road serves as a vital arterial for Mickleham, Beveridge and Wallan, acting as an alternative to the Hume through the rapidly growing communities in our growth corridors. Given the dangerous conditions and the critical role Old Sydney Road plays in the northern growth corridor, can the minister advise if there are any plans to resurface Old Sydney Road to ensure those who travel on it can travel safely?

Sitting suspended 12:33 pm until 2:01 pm.