Tag Archives: NELA

Thumbs down in Whitehorse for NEL

Posted on September 15, 2018 by WATAG

Opposition to NEL at Council Forum The full-house audience was decidedly worried about the effect of the proposed additions to the Eastern Freeway in Whitehorse as a result of the proposed North East Link (NEL) and the adverse impact on … Continue reading →

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How might Eastlink look after NEL?

Posted on September 9, 2018 by WATAG

It looks like a very BIG road. NELA has released (northeastlink.vic.gov.au) the latest information on the NEL The effect on  open space in Whitehorse is not very clear since, very unfortunately for residents, detailed maps showing the new road overlay … Continue reading →

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Are your parklands safe?

Posted on September 8, 2018 by WATAG

Parkland along the Koonung Creek is endangered. If North East Link goes ahead, the proposed Eastern Freeway widening may have a disastrous impact on the parkland and shared paths beside the Koonung Creek between Bulleen Rd and Springvale Rd. It … Continue reading →

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Box Hill’s Future – a Pictorial View

Posted on August 6, 2018 by WATAG

Where is Box Hill Headed? You will be interested (and probably quite amazed) at the number of developments in Box Hill currently in the planning stage or under construction. A population increase for Box Hill of up to around 10,000 … Continue reading →

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North East Link Strategic Bike and Walking Routes

Posted on June 26, 2018 by WATAG

We need to get this right before it’s set in concrete! WATAG is represented on the NEL Community Technical Discussion Group (CTDG) – walking & cycling. The next meeting of this group will discuss “Lessons Learnt” from Victorian, interstate and … Continue reading →

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