Work on Westgate announced as community members gear up to launch their own transport plan
The announcement that work has commenced on the controversial Westgate tollroad comes amid strong community concerns over the project--from increased pollution affecting public health to disruption for communities in the western suburbs.
The announcement that work has commenced on the controversial Westgate tollroad comes amid strong community concerns over the project--from increased pollution affecting public health to disruption for communities in the western suburbs.
Community member from the inner-west, Chloe Aldenhoven, expressed concern over the works:
"The Westgate tollroad is a dud project that will bring pain to local residents, congestion for generations, and result in billions of profit for Transurban. This doesn't sound like Labor values to me."
The announcement comes as community members from across Melbourne prepare to launch their own vision for the city's transport with an event planned for the first sitting day of Parliament for 2018--a hotly-contested election year.
Friends of the Earth Melbourne will be joined by community members on Tuesday 6th February to launch Mobilise Melbourne: A Community Plan for Transport.
"Previous governments have failed to listen to the community when it comes a vision for planning and transport in Melbourne," said Rachel Lynskey, Sustainable Cities spokesperson for Friends of the Earth.
"This is why Friends of the Earth are kicking off an initiative to capture the community's bright ideas for transport infrastructure and services."
"We'll be presenting these community-sourced ideas to all state political parties, calling on them to ramp up investment in sustainable transport initiatives."
"This is why Friends of the Earth are kicking off an initiative to capture the community's bright ideas for transport infrastructure and services."
"We'll be presenting these community-sourced ideas to all state political parties, calling on them to ramp up investment in sustainable transport initiatives."
The Mobilise Melbourne: A Community Plan for Transport plan brings together groups campaigning against mega tollroads in the western and north-eastern suburbs, previous locals who stopped the East-West Link, and many more concerned citizens.
EVENT DETAILS:
Media will have an excellent opportunity to capture photos and quotes about the Mobilise Melbourne plan from a range of community members.
- What: Launch of Mobilise Melbourne: a community plan for transport with Melbournians who want to see a sustainable city.
- When: Tuesday 6 February, 8:00am to 9:00am.
- Where: Steps of the State Parliament of Victoria, Spring St, Melbourne.
- More info: www.melbournefoe.org.au/sustainable_cities and www.facebook.com/events/165824150696757/
FOR COMMENT:
- Rachel Lynskey – Sustainable Cities coordinator
- [email protected]
- 0481 288 211
