A turning lane will be realigned on Williamstown Road between West Footscray and Seddon to make way for green space.
The project is one of four projects announced by the state government as part of the More Trees for Cooler, Greener West program in partnership with councils in Melbourne’s west, including Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Melton, Moonee Valley and Wyndham
Another of the projects in partnership with Yarra Trams will have two urban arbours will be installed in spaces at tram stops in Maribyrnong and Moonee Valley.
The other project which will be delivered with Metro Trains, is an urban arbour will be installed on a platform at Glenbervie Station in Essendon.
Urban arbours are structures that plants can grow around to provide shade and greenery in urban landscapes.
Footscray MP Katie Hall said they’re partnering with councils and public transport providers to make commutes more comfortable, communities more climate-resistant, and Melbourne’s western suburbs more liveable.
Williamstown MP Melissa Horne said, “by planting more trees in Melbourne’s west we are creating a cooler environment with more green coverage that improves the quality of our public spaces for everyone to enjoy.”
Environment Minister Steve Dimopoulos said the government has already planted more than 419,000 trees across Melbourne’s western suburbs and they’re on track to plant 500,000 by the end of 2026.”
