Tuesday, 13 August 2019

Fairfield rail spur

To the Legislative Assembly of Victoria The Petition of

The Friends of Fairfield Rail Spur who are residents of Alphington and Fairfield in the electorate of Northcote

draw to the attention of the House

our concerns about future use of the Fairfield Rail Spur (also known as VicTrack Fairfield Siding, located near the intersection of Grange Road and Heidelberg Road). The community has been using and maintaining pathways that cross this land and run beside the historic Outer Circle Railway Line for the last 103 years. The pathways are vital for creating access to shops and services in Fairfield and it was always expected that the land would be returned to the community for use after completion of the Grange Road Level Crossing Removal.

The petitioners therefore request that the Legislative Assembly of Victoria

act to ensure that the Fairfield Rail Spur is returned to the community for public use. The land should be used to connect the community with a direct shared user path and park through the length of the site and provide an open space for health and well-being.

By Ms THEOPHANOUS (Northcote) (1743 signatures)

Tabled.

Ordered that petition lodged by member for Ivanhoe be considered tomorrow on motion of Mr CARBINES (Ivanhoe).

Ordered that petition lodged by member for Northcote be considered tomorrow on motion of Ms THEOPHANOUS (Northcote).