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Impact statement not required to assess impact
Changes to the ‘Major Transport Projects’ Act mean the impact statement on the east west link is no longer required to assess the impact of the project. The Major Transport Projects Facilitation Amendment (East West Link and Other Projects) Bill 2013 , passed by the Napthine government on 4 September and now in force, dilutes the requirements of the […]
East West Link a ‘freight solution’
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 […]
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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