The CEO of Linking Melbourne Authority has confirmed that the proposed East West Link is a “freight solution” providing an alternative city by-pass for trucks. Speaking on 774 radio on Friday, Ken Mathers was asked whether the East West Link was a freight solution as opposed to a commuter solution. “That’s correct,” he replied. Mr […]
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Racegoers abuse local protesters
A young man dressed in a bright pink suit leant his head out of a slowly moving taxi. He yelled loudly: “F__k you!” The 200 Derby day roadside protesters responded with smiles – although a local government councillor returned fire: “Hey mate, you’ll lose twice” at the races and with an $8b tunnel. Organisers of the […]
East West Link will adversely impact ground water, heritage sites and parkland
The east-west link will adversely impact Royal Park, ten heritage sites including the Melbourne cemetery, ground water flow and contamination plumes according to the comprehensive impact statement released by the Napthine government this morning. The statement said there will be permanent impact and “substantial physical change” at two locations in Royal Park with 23.27 hectares […]
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