Grievance Debate

King Electorate

Mrs PEARCE (King) (15:19): We are nearly at the end of the year, my first as the member for King, and what a year it has been. I absolutely love my home, the place where I am proud to be raising my two kids, and it is absolutely the greatest honour to be a voice for my local community in this place, which is why I have not wasted any time delivering for it. I am absolutely revved that the 500 will be back this weekend, something that has meant so much to local motor enthusiasts, residents and businesses in the north and the north-east. My local community recognised that getting this done would not be easy, especially—

The Hon. D.G. PISONI: Mr Speaker, I draw your attention to the status of the house.

A quorum having been formed:

Mrs PEARCE: As I was saying, my local community recognised that getting it done would not be easy, especially because the infrastructure was sold off, but it is looking to be an exceptional weekend. We also committed to helping stop paid parking at TTP, which we have seen through legislative changes to achieve just that.

What about my local commitments? I am pleased to report that there is a hive of activity underway all across my community. Firstly, support for both Tilley and McGilp recreation parks has been provided and planning is well underway. In fact, the City of Playford will be seeking feedback at the One Tree Hill Country Market this weekend, and I encourage all in the community to have a look and share your thoughts.

Over to Salisbury Heights, we have literally hit the ground running to discuss directly with my community the plan, design and construction upgrades we will deliver on The Grove Way junctions with Canterbury Drive, Green Valley Drive and Atlantis Drive, as well as the junction of Main North Road and Target Hill Road. I thank the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport for joining me there to share the news earlier this month.

There was a lot of talk regarding traffic congestion and road safety in this area during the last term of government, but little else—and that is not what my community wanted. Talk is cheap. We want action and that is exactly what we are going to do. Whilst we are on the topic of transport and infrastructure, scoping is well underway for the installation of bus shelters all across my electorate.

We appreciate how important public transport is to communities like mine, which is why we have wasted no time in finally getting the expansion of the TTP park-and-ride underway, and we have commenced tap and pay on the O'Bahn, making the daily commute even easier, especially if you have forgotten your Metrocard. Over to emergency services, our very hardworking SES crew in Salisbury have already received their funding for new information communication technology equipment, something that will make the world of difference particularly with all the terrible weather we have been experiencing this year.

Delivering for my community does not stop with delivering on my commitments. As you would appreciate, everyday matters are brought to my attention that need addressing. At times, they may fall under the state government jurisdiction and at other times federal government or local government jurisdiction. As the local member, I have been more than happy to help in any way that I can.

I have been able to secure repair works for the retaining wall on Main North Road, as well as the replacement of gutter guards that were being pinched on Golden Grove Road, although I must admit I am still perplexed as to why someone would want to steal them in the first place. I have been able to organise for a give-way sign to be installed very soon on the intersection of Black Top Road and One Tree Hill Road, a very busy and sharp intersection in the One Tree Hill precinct—one where, I have been advised, cars often cross over by accident and crash into adjacent property.

I have not forgotten Golden Grove and Greenwith, where I have helped to ensure that there will be yellow no-parking lines installed on Olympiad Court and Charlton Court in order to prevent accidents at the blind spot there. As to the installation of a bench halfway along Lukin Crescent and bus stop 61A on The Grove Way, for those who have never been to that patch I can vouch that it is very deeply needed. Having this bench installed will make it easier for some to be able to walk to and from the local and to access public transport.

We have also sought agreement to improve a blind spot by ensuring that vegetation on the intersection on Tahlia Road and Naughton Court is reduced. We have sought agreement to have council land in Pistachio Way maintained and added to their planting program.

I could go on all day about all the things that we are doing in my local community, but that is just a small taste of the matters that I am advocating for in my town. A local good member is one who listens to and works with their local community. I am doing my absolute best to deliver for mine, and I am looking forward to what we will achieve next.

I also want to very quickly congratulate all the graduating students in my electorate. It has been an absolute pleasure getting to all the graduating ceremonies to recognise their special day. Their achievements and significant values in terms of perseverance and resilience in our community are very admirable traits to have and will serve the students well in times to come.