Boroondara needs an East West bicycle path

Safe cycle paths, particularly an East West link, through Boroondara will promote cycling by providing residents with additional safe and convenient cycle routes free from car traffic. An Ease West link route would also benefit pedestrians, particularly in areas such as Canterbury Road shops and through Hawthorn and Camberwell.

In 2005, I prepared a route map and proposal for this link, using a previous report prepared in June 1996 and exploration along the possible route.

East West Link route and the Principle Bicycle Network (PBN)

The trail would run roughly parallel to the Lilydale & Belgrave rail line, extending from the Yarra River Trail at Burnley to Mitcham station. Currently all east west routes are primarily wide kerbside lanes with the one main exception being the exclusive Bicycle Lane along Mont Albert Rd. A dedicated trail would be a major improvement over the existing wide kerbside lanes.

If elected, I will make the planning and construction of the East West link one of my priorities on Council.

Links

• Eastern Rail Line Trail - Boroondara BUG
• Eastern Rail Trail bicycle path proposal, Peter Campbell
  

Shade required for a playground in Normanby Road

A local resident contacted me to suggest that the children's playground in Normanby Road near Campbell Street has no shade and the equipment gets too hot to use.

I commit to following this matter up as I think protecting our children from the sun is important for health reasons, as well as improving the use of the playground.

Two possible options for addressing this are shade sails and planting shade trees.

I support the Kew Cottages Coalition proposal

If elected to Boroondara Council, I will support the Kew Cottages Coalition Plan, as endorsed by the Upper House Select Committee on Public Land Development.

Based on the current development proposals, the further development of the KRS site in Studley Ward will result in a missed opportunity to use the purpose built facilities for much needed disability and respite care.

The Victorian Government should review the current proposal for the KRS development to ensure the project incorporates protection of the heritage trees and buildings, protection of open space and provision of much needed disability services.

More details: Kew Cottages Coalition proposal for KRS Site