VICTORIA’S Parliament last week heard twin issues relating to Donnybrook.
The first was a call for extra parking space at the railway station, and the other issue was nearby residents’ complaints of commuter encroachment on their streets.
State Member for Northern Victoria Wendy Lovell last Tuesday called on the State Government to increase the amount of car parking spaces at the train station.
“The number of parking spaces at the station falls far short of existing demand and every morning commuters are forced to use surrounding residential streets to park their cars for the day.”
Ms Lovell said residents have complained to her that commuters parking on their street is a persistent problem.
They say that leaves no space free for their family members, friends or tradies to park outside their homes when they visited during the day.
“The government’s own community consultation showed that locals are concerned about the need for improved access to the train station,” Ms Lovell said.
“The Labor Government must pay attention to local voices and include plans for increased car parking at Donnybrook station as part of its plans to upgrade Donnybrook Road.”
Last year, Ms Lovell asked Minister for Transport Infrastructure Gabrielle Williams to increase car parking at Donnybrook train station, but the minister replied that the government was “aware of the high demand” but had “no further planned car parking upgrades at Donnybrook station”.
In November last year, the government released the results of its community consultation into the Donnybrook Road upgrade.
Feedback included the call for improved access to the train station, and government planners are considering options for building new cycling and walking paths along Donnybrook Road.
