Thursday, 31 October 2024

South-Eastern Metropolitan Region

Rachel PAYNE (South-Eastern Metropolitan) (12:59): (1217) My constituency question is for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety. My constituent is a resident of Frankston South, and as part of their commute they regularly drive along the Frankston Freeway. In the stretch of road along the Frankston Freeway between Frankston-Dandenong Road and Cranbourne-Frankston Road they consistently observe rubbish, including old mattresses and dumped furniture, long grass and excessive weeds. This is a danger to public health, the environment and driver safety. It is also a source of shame for my constituent when driving visitors around the area. Their attempts to raise the issue with VicRoads have been unsuccessful, so my constituent asks: will the minister ensure the Frankston Freeway is cleaned up and regularly maintained as a matter of urgency?