2016-04-12
MS DUNN: To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety): In relation to the Chandler Highway widening and bridge duplication project proposed by VicRoads and seeking information that is not included on the Chandler Highway widening and bridge duplication project website at www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/planning-and-projects/melbourne-road-projects/ch...
(1) What assessment, research and/or planning has been conducted on the public transport integration of the Chandler project.
(a) If the answer to (1) is none, why has public transport integration not been considered.
(2) Why is there no provision, planning or integration with any future Doncaster railway.
(3) Will the Minister consider an alternative route and design which better reflects the public transport integration of the area, including any future Doncaster Rail project.
ANSWER:
I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:
(1) VicRoads is working closely with Public Transport Victoria regarding frequent and reliable bus services in the area and is working to separate cyclist and pedestrian facilities where possible. On 27 January 2016, the Andrews Labor Government announced that works to remove the Grange Road, Alphington rail level crossing will be fast-tracked to commence in 2018.
VicRoads has further commissioned an independent review of the bus services that utilise this important north-south corridor. to identify and prioritise improvement opportunities on the wider network. This work will strengthen VicRoads' ability to further advocate for improved services and implement infrastructure upgrades to improve service reliability.
(2) The design of the Chandler Highway Upgrade will provide for the provision of any potential railway station in the future.
(3) On 27 January 2016, the Andrews Labor Government announced that it would proceed with the preferred option of a six-lane bridge to the west of the existing Chandler High Br
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