Thursday, 6 February 2025

Eastern Victoria Region

Renee HEATH (Eastern Victoria) (13:04): (1360) My question is for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure. Minister, on 21 December last year Hastings station was set ablaze by what was believed to be a teenage girl while waiting in the waiting area, and Myki terminals were destroyed. Commuters along the Stony Point line are now left with a temporary shelter for a train station. This station was rebuilt in 1980 and, much like other infrastructure in my electorate, was completely neglected by this government. Its condition was absolutely deplorable. There were planter boxes that were empty. Vegetation along the fences was overgrown, and there were potholes everywhere. Minister, what specific plan does the government have to rebuild this station, including the total costs and timeline on delivery?