Greg represented the MECPG at a meeting with Council, Local MP Christine Campbell, VicRoads and Minister for Roads and Ports, Tim Pallas. Regrettably, no pledges to guarantee the parkland remains as open space for all to enjoy as a result but the issue is far from going away!
Yet another successful public awareness event at the Sydney Rd Street Festival yesterday. More than 350 members of the public supported our efforts and signed letters destined for the Ministers for Roads and Ports, Environment and Planning. Such strong opposition to the sale of the land cannot be ignored!
The rally in the city was well attended today and we provided a loud and energetic display of our desire to retain this parkland as community open space.
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Speakers included Greg Carden (MECPG spokesperson), Christine Campbell MP (Member for Pascoe Vale), Colleen Hartland (Greens, Western Metropolitan Region, Upper House) and [...]
Great news! The strong community interest in this parkland has started to put pressure in the right places.
A meeting with four MECPG committee representatives, Christine Campbell MP, Mark O’Brien (Mayor, Moreland City Council), Peter Brown (CEO, Moreland City Council) and Rob Freemantle (Regional Manager for the Metro North West Region of VicRoads) occurred this morning. [...]
Vic Roads has put a deadline for a decision by Moreland City Council to purchase the lands under threat, of 28th February 2007. Vic Roads can then put the land up for sale to developers.
STOP THE SALE OF PUBLIC LAND INTO PRIVATE HANDS!
Your attendance is critical at either of the two upcoming events.
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Public Rally
When: Tuesday [...]
