Wednesday, 26 February 2025
The Allan Labor Government is getting trucks off local roads and improving air quality in Melbourne’s west.
Early works are underway to seal and upgrade sections of Ross Road at Altona North, as part of Labor Government’s $5 million investment in the Victorian Budget 2023/24 to seal roads in Melbourne’s west and reduce dust pollution.
The project includes new on-road parking bays which will benefit the local community and those who regularly use the Paisley Park soccer complex.
A new shared path will also be built, linking Blenheim Road and Mills Street, along with fencing between the road and rail line providing safer access to community and sporting facilities.
In Brooklyn North, work is in the final stages to seal the southern end of Old Geelong Road, including a turning area and new intersection to cater for a landfill facility.
Residents, bike riders and pedestrians using the nearby Federation Trail will also benefit from improved air quality as part of the road-sealing package.
New street lighting and landscaping work is also planned to improve recreation for trail-users.
In Yarraville, Francis Street from Whitehall Street to Spotswood Pier will undergo sealing works to create a smoother, safer road for the growing local community.
The Victorian Budget 2024/25 delivered $10.2 million for new camera technology to enforce legislated 24/7 No-Truck Zones on inner west roads which will take thousands of trucks off local streets when the West Gate Tunnel opens this year.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Ports and Freight Melissa Horne
“Sealing these local roads is a direct action from listening to and prioritising community concerns to reduce airborne dust pollution and provide the improved amenity that our residents deserve.’’
“The West Gate Tunnel Project will deliver better connections between Melbourne’s west and the city and take 9,000 trucks off local roads.”
“When the West Gate Tunnel opens this year, we’ll have new camera technology in place to enforce No-Truck Zones on inner west roads – giving local roads back to local people.”
Quotes attributable to Deputy Mayor and Altona North Ward Councilor Rayane Hawli
“These are significant actions to tackle the issues that matter to our community. I thank our local MP for taking strong action to improve our air quality and the safety of our roads.”
“Clean air is fundamental to our health and the wellbeing of all communities and the people of Hobsons Bay have the same right to clean air as those living in other parts of Melbourne.”
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Media contact: melissa.horne@parliament.vic.gov.au
