27th August 2024, 12:58 pm
Legislative Council of Victoria, Melbourne
David ETTERSHANK (Western Metropolitan):
My constituency question is for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure and concerns the West Gate Tunnel Project’s new cycling infrastructure.
The completed sections of the Federation Trail between Millers Road and Fogarty Avenue and the Rainbow Bridge across North Melbourne station may look fabulous but are of no use to anyone as they remain closed to the public.
Cyclists have been told that this is due to contractual issues around graffiti and maintenance, and therefore they are forced to take long and dangerous detours until the entire project is completed. Just two weeks ago the coroner investigating the death of cyclist Angus Collins highlighted the tragic consequences when adequate safety measures around bikes and vehicles are not in place.
My constituent asks: will the minister facilitate negotiations between West Gate Tunnel Project contractors and councils to ensure that completed paths of cycling infrastructure are opened to the public as soon as possible?
[Awaiting response]
