Thursday, 17 October 2024

North-Eastern Metropolitan Region

Nick McGOWAN (North-Eastern Metropolitan) (12:54): (1175) My question is also for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety. It relates to an intersection at Warrandyte Road and Mullum Mullum Road. Those of us who are local will know this intersection very well. It not only connects obviously the main thoroughfare of Ringwood with the schools of Mullum Primary School and Norwood Secondary College but also connects some of the major sporting clubs in our region. Well, that intersection had some works around a year ago, and at that time a metal safety barrier was removed. I would like to know from the minister what the expected replacement period is for that metal barrier. That is a very important piece of infrastructure, particularly for the houses that are at that intersection. They have approached me with their concerns. But more than that, what I would like to know from the minister too is what data the minister has in respect to the safety aspect of that intersection. There are numerous incidents that have happened over the years, including a car in someone’s front yard. It is an issue that the locals take seriously, as do I, and if the minister can assist in this respect, that would be much appreciated.