Petition Noise wall at Diamond Creek westbound ramp

The petition of certain citizens of the State of Victoria draws to the attention of the Legislative Council the insufficient height of the boundary fence and noise walls for the M80 Ring Road alongside Gillingham Street, Watsonia North.

The noise wall is insufficient to block the view of the Diamond Creek westbound ramp and reduce the level of the noise from light and heavy vehicle traffic on the M80 Ring Road. This will significantly impact residents' health, neighbourhood lifestyle and the future prices of the properties exposed to the view of the ramp. An increase in the height of the fence and noise wall will prevent the future health impacts on residents caused by the movement of heavy vehicles over the ramp, protect the Gillingham Reserve playground and minimise the significant negative cost impacts on properties exposed to the view of the ramp.

The petitioners therefore request that the Legislative Council call on the Government to advocate to the North East Link project contractors to pursue a measured solution and increase the height of the future fence and noise wall sufficiently to block the noise and view of the Diamond Creek westbound ramp.