I will work with all 3 levels of Government to better understand the asset management strategy for Casey's roads and public transport services - so we can have better outcomes in the future, working with the Shire of Yarra Ranges, the Victorian Government's Department of Transport and Planning and the Federal Government's Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts. 

Who hasn't had a flat tire from hitting a pothole (or should I say black hole) in recent years in Casey? I have, 3 x $250 each to repair car tyres - on the upside I've had practice changing a tyre! The state of our roads is appalling, a patchwork of underfunding and the impacts of climate change. With increasing frequency of heavy rains, floods and storms the task of maintenance is more expensive as required more often. As a traffic engineer, I know the engineering required to design and construct a high-quality road. The same pothole being patched again and again is not the solution when the sub-base is being washed away.

In the Voices for Casey 2024 Listening Report you told me Roads Infrastructure and Maintenance is a top priority, highlighting the poor condition of our suburban, regional and rural roads across Casey, the need for safer pedestrian crossings, and the importance of improving public transport services.

Unsafe roads, dangerous (or no) pedestrian crossings and infrequent unreliable bus services directly impact the quality of life for residents, particular those living in the more rural parts of Casey.