Thursday, 31 October 2024

Northern Metropolitan Region

Samantha RATNAM (Northern Metropolitan) (12:52): (1210) My question is to the Minister for Transport Infrastructure. Earlier this month close to 100 concerned residents in my electorate came together and called on the government to reconsider the proposed location of a new sky rail station between Hope and Albion streets in Brunswick. Residents are confused by the decision to place this new station in one of the densest sections of the Upfield rail corridor, where it will be bounded by many overhanging apartment buildings. Residents may literally be able to reach out and touch the station from their balconies, and the proximity of the light and noise will create significant disruption for this community. All these residents want the level crossing removal project to go ahead and have proposed a viable alternative to this location, where it would not disrupt existing housing. Minister, will you listen to this community and engage in genuine consultation?