We want transport and planning choices that protect and improve east Footscray's community, heritage, access and parks.

Sunday, August 8, 2010

Our submission to the RRL team...

...is taking a bit longer than we thought to put it together! You might see some flyers of ours around town, encouraging others to write submissions of our own. We said we'd put up ours on this site once it was finished, which may take a little longer, but in the meantime here's a brief summary of what we'll be asking for.


  • An impact study on the options for the track flyover next to the wetlands and Maribyrnong River – noise, visual impact, privacy
  • Noise control measures, taking future development plans for Footscray into account
  • Keep Fordham Reserve intact as possible & improve its facilities
  • Greening measures, heritage retention and public art along the track and on the river foreshore
  • Testing for and management of contaminated soil during construction
  • Transparency during the planning process & project updates every two months. Footscray is making sacrifices for this project & we should not have to beg for access to government files and personnel.
  • Upgrades to the Footscray Station to allow for better access from Joseph Road precinct.

Remember - submissions are due by 19 August.

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