Arterial Road Maintenance and Illegal Dumping

16 November, 2023

Iwan WALTERS (Greenvale) (14:43): (431) My question is for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety. Could the minister please inform me and my constituents in Greenvale how the Victorian government is investing in arterial road maintenance across my electorate and working to tackle the scourge of illegal dumping of rubbish on roadside verges? The issue of illegal dumping is such a deeply frustrating and saddening one for me personally and I know for the many other Greenvale residents who have contacted me to express their concern and anger at the actions of a very small minority. I would like to acknowledge Hume City Council for their efforts to combat illegal dumping and in particular the work they have undertaken in my electorate of Greenvale under the leadership of former mayor Joseph Haweil and new mayor Naim Kurt. The irresponsible behaviour of those who illegally dump their household and industrial waste in our public spaces and along roads like Somerton Road both harms our natural environment, including in our beautiful areas like Woodlands Historic Park and the green wedge, and also reduces the amenity of our shared spaces across the community. I want to thank every resident who has contacted me to raise instances of illegal dumping. I will continue to advocate and work constructively across different levels of government to respond to illegal dumping.