Maribyrnong residents are being urged to provide feedback on a draft truck report before submissions close next week.
The report analyses the origin and destination of trucks moving across Maribyrnong. Findings were presented to a community forum on June 25 hosted by the council, VicRoads, Environment Protection Authority and Health Department as part of a series of events aimed at addressing issues of trucks, noise and air quality in the inner west.
Maribyrnong Truck Action Group president Samantha McArthur said the report revealed the final destination of
60 per cent of truck traffic in the area was not within the inner west.
“We live with the effect of trucks travelling through our community every day, but it’s heartening that some short and medium-term solutions are being put in place,” she said.
“However, these surveys and reports will come to nothing unless real action is taken, and we’re not talking about major infrastructure or dollars. It’s some of the suggestions by residents which can be done quickly, such as school crossing curfews on Somerville Road..”
Maribyrnong mayor Grant Miles said truck traffic was one of the most pressing issues facing residents.
“We encourage residents to have their say on the draft truck movement survey and the community forums run so far.”
To make a submission, visit
bit.ly/Ul7KOa.
Cameron Tait
