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Mary's Local Achievements

Public Transport

With public transport being a major issue in Doncaster I have devoted considerable time to advocating for improved services.

Working with residents we have raised the profile of the standard of public transport in Doncaster and prompted the previous Government to bring forward its review of bus services for this area.  We have been able to achieve some improvement to bus frequency and also the extension of the Nightrider service.

I now look forward to working with the community in planning for a rail link to Doncaster.

I have also helped obtain taxi concessions for elderly residents and free transport for disabled children.

Education

In 2008 East Doncaster Secondary College received $6.4 million for new teaching spaces for science, technology and food technology upgrades.

In 2009 Doncaster Secondary College received $4 million towards redevelopment of school following successful advocacy

I strongly supported the successful Liberal National Coalition’s campaign to improve funding for local Catholic schools and teachers. 

I supported residents opposed to the Heatherwood School moving from Donvale.

Roads

Lights were installed at Springvale Road outside Donvale Retirement Village in February 2009 to assist residents to safely move across the road. This was a promise I made to the electorate in 2006.

A pedestrian median strip was installed in Mitcham Road making it safer for elderly residents to cross the busy road. This was a promise I made to the electorate in 2006. 

I continue to advocate on behalf of residents for the full upgrade of King Street. So far the street has received funding for bus stops ($420,000), lights at the corner of Victoria Street (600,000) and minor resurfacing $161,000

I continue to advocate on behalf of residents to have upgrades on Springvale Road – new traffic lights were installed at the corner of Old Warrandyte Road and Springvale Road in 2009.

I have worked with residents to try to reduce the impact of noise from Eastlink.  So far we have been able to get additional  noise testing at locations along Eastern Freeway, had the 80KM speed sign moved back towards Springvale Road to make motorists brake earlier and the Coalition has pledged to spend $50,000 in planting mature trees to deflect noise.

Health

I have been involved in a successful and vocal community campaign for an upgrade of  Box Hill Hospital.

Following representations I have managed to obtain surgery for several constituents who had been waiting for some years.

Planning

Doncaster Hill has received more than $12.25 million towards the civic precinct and community centre.

I supported residents in a community campaign against closure of Safeway at Jackson Court – I presented a petition to Parliament, made a formal submission to the Liquor Licensing panel and am still working with residents, traders and council on options for an alternative supermarket facility.

I have also worked closely with residents in Donvale to stop the sub-division of semi rural land.

Community Services

I have successfully advocated on behalf of residents with disabilities and their families for access to accommodation, respite services and funding.

I have successfully advocated on behalf of several residents to speed up their access to public housing.

I regularly advocate for local community organisations to obtain range of grants.  Successes include funding for the installation of water tanks, new infrastructure and new programs.    

Energy

I have helped a number of constituents obtaining energy concessions and resolve issues with their accounts.

Local Government

I helped constituent resolve issue with council regarding noisy late night deliveries.

I work closely with the local council over a range of issues concerning residents such as traffic and planning matters.

Sport

Supported the Doncaster Rovers who received State Government funding of $60,000 for synthetic pitch at Anderson Park.

Successfully advocated for pedestrian crossing between the two football grounds in Noonan Way on behalf of the Donvale Magpies.

Successfully supported Veneto Club application for $300,000 synthetic soccer pitch.