Friday, April 6, 2012

Rod speaks, again

Some more in TheAge this morning, reiterating about the prospect of an elevated solution, and now Sir Rod Eddington saying things have got worse since he made his suggestions last time. However, one of the other key players has again thrown their cap into the ring.
...Yarra Council passed a resolution on Tuesday night to place signage ''in prominent locations along Alexandra Parade seeking public support for the Doncaster railway line and public opposition to the east-west road tunnel''. City of Yarra mayor Geoff Barbour said the council did not want the new freeway. ''We don't believe that it will actually solve the problems that are facing Yarra City,'' he said. Cr Barbour said he was disappointed that the state government had yet to consult with the council on the proposed freeway connection. The Baillieu government is expected to announce its intention regarding the proposed freeway later this year. Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/council-takes-aim-at-baillieu-freeway-link-plan-20120405-1wfkh.html#ixzz1rCmTKIGc