Constituency questions- Noise barriers along the M80 ring-road

Mr  J. BULL (Sunbury) — (11 766) My question is to the Minister for Roads and Road Safety. What are the expected benefits to residents of Gowanbrae from the soon to be constructed noise barriers along the M80 ring-road? Last week I had the great pleasure of joining my friend and parliamentary colleague the member for Pascoe Vale to announce that BMD Constructions has won the contract to build $10 million worth of noise barriers. After extensive consultation, design and planning work can now start. This is fantastic news. I want to thank all residents of Gowanbrae and Glenroy for their tireless efforts in advocating for the project, and I ask the minister: what are the benefits of such a project?