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WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 2024
Siding Reserve now open
■ South Yarra Siding Reserve has made its return following a near five-year closure for Metro Tunnel works. The park closed in 2018 to accommodate construction of Metro Tunnel's eastern portal entrance where trains will enter and exit the tunnel near William St, passing underneath the Sandringham and Frankston lines. As part of the works, South Yarra Siding Reserve has been completely transformed with new pathways, public art installations, seating, lighting, large expanses of lawn and more than 10,000 native plants and 100 trees complementing the landscape. A new pedestrian bridge has been built over the Sandringham line - creating a direct link for pedestrians and cyclists traveling between Chapel St and South Yarra Station. Dogs are welcome at South Yarra Siding Reserve, noting it is a dog on-leash park. Stonnington Council says there are a number of parks nearby where dogs are allowed off-leash. The upgraded and extended South Yarra Siding Reserve and new pocket parks are a significant boost to open spaces in South Yarra and the Council is looking forward to seeing everyone out and about enjoying the new familyfriendly parks.
GREEN LIGHT FOR 30-KMH ZONES
■ Yarra City Council is expanding the 30-kmh speed limit area in Fitzroy and Collingwood, following approval of a new trial, to improve road safety in the municipality. The new 30-kmh trial area has commenced and expand the existing 30-kmh area to cover all remaining streets within Fitzroy and Collingwood excluding major roads Johnston St, Nicholson St, Hoddle St, Alexandra Pde and Victoria Pde. The move is supported by the Department of Transport and Planning and the Transport Accident Commission. Throughout the trial, Yarra Council will undertake community engagement to inform and educate affected residents, businesses and visitors on the changes to speed limit and the safety benefits, gather feedback on the impacts, and understand the experiences of a variety of people travelling in Fitzroy and Collingwood including people who walk, drive or ride bikes and motorbikes. Yarra City Council Mayor, Cr Edward Crossland, said, “Yarra City Council is proud to be championing safer streets for our community with a 30-kmh speed limit. There is a clear body of evidence from across the globe, that slower travel speeds save lives.” “We want to make our streets safer and better places for people of all ages and abilities whether you are walking, wheeling, cycling or driving. 30km can have a huge benefit and we know there is a lot of support for this initiative across our community.”
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Local News Wildflower Meadow progress
● 30-kmh zones have been approved. Photo: Yarra Council “Research shows that a person walking is at least twice as likely to be killed by a driver travelling at 40km than at 30km and that safer speed limits in urban areas has minimal impact on travel time.” “This is just one initiative of many in Yarra to improve road safety including New Deals for Walking, Cycling and Schools.” A range of health and advocacy organisations have voiced their support for a 30-kmh speed limit including Victoria Walks, Pedestrian Council of Australia, Bicycle Network, the Heart Foundation, the Amy Gillett Foundation and 20’s Plenty. Ben Rossiter, Executive Officer of Victoria Walks said, “30-kmh neighbourhoods are calmer and more social because people of all ages feel safer to walk. “There are fewer crashes and near misses. “They are happy, liveable neighbourhoods and we expect more communities will want 30-kmh streets ● Cr Edward Rossland, City of Yarra Mayor when the trial is finished.”
■ Bayside Council is designing and planting the grassy wildflower meadows adjacent to the Community Edge precinct at Yalukit Willam Nature Reserve in New St, Brighton. The Wildflower Meadow incorporates more than 18 wildflower and 20 indigenous grassland species. The design concept creates a network of meandering paths, welcoming visitors to explore and discover the unique attributes of the various species. Seasonal changes will contrast the colours of the wildflower community, and visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the importance and connection of grasslands with biodiversity. The wildflower meadow is being delivered in several stages: ■ Step 1: Sourcing indigenous wildflower and grass seed in collaboration with the Yalukit Willam Nature Association Seed Production Area ■ Step 2: Laboratory germination testing of all species undertaken by the University of Melbourne and Phase 1 concept design ■ Step 3: Final landscape design ■ Step 4: Construction and ground preparation works. Seed sowing of winter and summer grasses and wildflowers. ■ Step 5: Phase 2 concept design.
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