AN advisory panel set up to consider uses for space under elevated rail at Parkdale has had its first meeting.
Rail bridges are being built to replace level crossings at Warrigal Road in Mentone and Parkers Road in Parkdale. The project also includes the construction of a new Parkdale Station.
The Parkdale Open Space Advisory Panel’s job is to gather feedback on the project. It consists of 14 people, who had a meeting for the first time online last month.
The panel is seeking feedback through an online survey. Mordialloc MP Tim Richardson says that the state government is “looking forward to hearing more from the community about their priorities for making use of the two large open space areas created by elevated rail at Mentone and Parkdale.”
“The project will really enhance the village look and feel Parkdale locals love and we are excited to work together with the community to create something everyone can love for years to come,” he said.
Concept designs for the space under the rail line are expected to be released this year. Construction at Parkdale is projected to begin in 2023.
The plans to build sky rail at Parkdale have sparked backlash from the community. An online survey conducted by Kingston Council last year found that 76 per cent of residents wanted a rail under road solution at Parkers Road and Warrigal Road instead (“Residents rally against rail over road” The News 24/11/21).
To provide feedback on the project visit engage.vic.gov.au/lxrp-mentone-and-parkdale.
First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 9 March 2022
5 Comments
Tim Richardson says these monstrous concrete slabs being laid over Parkdale will ‘enhance the village feel’. How? We already have a beautiful village, and in case you missed it Tim, 76% of the community said the don’t want Skyrail. Are you Mr 24%?
Would be very interesting to know who actually picked these 14 people, set up to justify the Victorian State Governments beloved Skyrail. By setting up a sham advisory council, in cahoots with the State govt Local Member.
I am amazed how any panel can discuss the area when no designs have been put forward. The community is being kept in the dark. This entire process has been corrupted by a predetermined outcome and total lack of genuine consultation. A more interesting angle on this story will be tracking the issue relative to polling at the imminent election.
I wonder what designs they are referencing for their consultative work? The community are yet to see any proposals. Tim Richardson has been missing in action for this entire process after a distinct promise that the would NEVER been a skyrail in Parkdale. This will be a fascinating one to watch – especially relative to the state election.
Tim Richardson, if you are “excited to work together with the community to create something everyone can love for years to come,” then why are you doing something 76% of the community doesn’t want?