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www.LocalPaper.com.au WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2020
LILYDALE STATION PARKING UPSET Evelyn MLA raises issue in Parliament
■ BRIDGET VALLENCE, Evelyn MLA, last weektold State Parliament about the need for better car parking at Lilydale Railway Station. Ms Vallence posed her question to Jacinta Allan, State Minister for Transport Infrastructure. “Lilydale residents want to know why the Labor Government is refusing to increase car parking at Lilydale train station as part of this [infrastructure] project,” said Ms Vallence. “Does Labor believe that there are sufficient car parks to meet the current and future demand, or will you concede more car parking is desperately needed at Lilydale train station? “Will traffic lights replace the level crossing on Maroondah Highway, Lilydale, and if so, how will traffic congestion improve if you are simply replacing a level crossing with traffic lights? “And why is Labor refusing to duplicate the tracks between Mooroolbark and Lilydale and fix the Hull Road rail bridge as part of these works? “So far Labor has overlooked these crucial needs. “Will the minister now take these infrastructure needs seriously and commit funding in the upcoming state budget for more car parking at Lilydale train station and commit to funding the duplication of the rail line between Mooroolbark and Lilydale?” Ms Vallence asked.
● Bridget Vallence, Evelyn MLA
Gunman hunt at Mt Evelyn
● Police at the corner of York and Swansea Rds. Photo courtesy Herald Sun ■ Police - some understood to be members of the Special Operations Group - swooped on Mt Evelyn at the weekend after reports of a man was armed with a gun. Officers assembled near the intersection of Swansea Rd and Francis Cres. Herald Sun reporters saw between eight to 10 officers in tactical gear. Reporters Blair Corless and Laura Armitage reported that the Police were later seen leaving the scene in black, unmarked Ford 4WDs on Sunday. Police were said to have initially blocked traffic heading towards Lilydale at the intersection of Swansea and York Rds. “Locals reported an armed man was seen in the area near Birmingham and Swansea Rds,” the newspaper reported. “Local and specialist police attended the vicinity of Swansea Rd and conducted a search for the man about 5.45pm,” Sen. Constable Alistair Parsons was quoted to say. “Police were unable to locate anyone matching the man’s description.”
Mayoral election
● Jacinta Allan, State Minister
■ Yarra Ranges Shire Councillors were due to vote for Mayor and Deputy Mayor at their meeting last night (Tues.) as this edition of The Local Paper went to press. On Monday night, Cr Lisa Cooper was elected as Mayor of Knox Council. Cr Kylie Spears is to be Mayor at Maroondah City Council.
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