Residents rally against traffic plans

Issue 

FOOTSCRAY — On November 21, more than 200 inner-west Melbourne residents rallied against state government plans to build a tunnel, freeway and truck route through residential areas.

The proposed Westlink tunnel and freeway would link the port to the Western Ring Road. This would affect residents in Footscray, Seddon, Kingsville, West Footscray, Tottenham, Braybrook and Sunshine.

Speakers raised concerns about increased traffic and pollution, the loss of many houses for road construction and the destruction of communities divided by major roads.

No sustainable options such as freight rail or increased public transport considered during the consultation process (set to start in 2010), making them little more than a farce.

[To contact local activist groups, visit www.nofreeway.org or .]

If you like our work, become a supporter

Green Left is a vital social-change project and aims to make all content available online, without paywalls. With no corporate sponsors or advertising, we rely on support and donations from readers like you.

For just $5 per month get the Green Left digital edition in your inbox each week. For $10 per month get the above and the print edition delivered to your door. You can also add a donation to your support by choosing the solidarity option of $20 per month.

Freecall now on 1800 634 206 or follow the support link below to make a secure supporter payment or donation online.