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<p>Hi all,</p>
<p>Here's a catch up on local news including our latest 3CR
podcasts, 2017 BAC meeting dates, Brunswick St Blackspot Works and
Walmer Street updates.<br>
</p>
<p>Darebin Council has work planned for January to April 2017,
although the leaflet also mentions early February, that will close
Merri Creek Bridge between Walker Street & Rushall Station.</p>
<p>It's going to be a massive disruption for everyone who uses the
bridge, so *please* pass this information + email onto everyone
you know who travels through this area so they know well in
advance.<b><br>
</b></p>
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<p><b>1. Our recent 3CR podcasts</b></p>
<p>Back down on NSW cyclist identification + what's next for bicycle
advocacy:
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/episode-201612051000/back-down-nsw-cyclist-identification-whats-next-bicycle-advocacy">http://www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/episode-201612051000/back-down-nsw-cyclist-identification-whats-next-bicycle-advocacy</a><br>
</p>
<p>Last kilometre freight in the big city:
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/episode-201611281000/last-kilometre-freight-big-city">http://www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/episode-201611281000/last-kilometre-freight-big-city</a><br>
</p>
<p>Cycle Innovation showcase in Bendigo & ongoing Walmer Plaza
planning issues:
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/episode-201611211000/cycle-innovation-showcase-bendigo-ongoing-walmer-plaza-planning-issues">http://www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/episode-201611211000/cycle-innovation-showcase-bendigo-ongoing-walmer-plaza-planning-issues</a></p>
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<p><b>2. Darebin Council: Closure of Merri Creek Bridge at Walker
Street to Rushall Station</b><br>
</p>
<p>From Daniel Ospina: As part of the Capital Works Program, Darebin
City Council has allocated funding to stabilise the slope at the
intersection of Walker Street and McLachlan Street in Northcote.<br>
<br>
An inspection of the Merri Creek Bridge (Bridge to Rushall Railway
Station) identified a potential for a landslip at the
intersection. Further geotechnical studies confirmed that the
slope is unstable and action is required. If the slope was to fail
it would cause major damage to the intersection, the bridge,
private properties, Authorities' assets and Council assets, as
well as posing a high risk on people’s lives.<br>
<br>
This project involves the removal of road pavement and associated
road drainage, excavation works, construction of retention
systems, and reconstruction of road pavement and footpaths. The
works will require the temporary closure of the intersection
between the two streets, footpaths, and the Rushall Station
Footbridge. Construction works are planned to occur between
January and April 2017 and will take up to three months to
complete. Specific dates are yet to be confirmed with the
contractor.<br>
<br>
Please see attached plan for alternative routes for cyclists and
pedestrians. We apologise for any inconvenience caused during the
construction period. Please contact me if you have any questions
about the project.<br>
<br>
For more information: contact Daniel Ospina, Project Manager at
Darebin Council on 8470 8425 or 8470 8888</p>
<p><i>"Pedestrians and bike riders: Please take an alternative route
via Koonda Lat Bridge or High Street Bridge as indicated on the
map below.</i><i><br>
</i><i>Train users: Merri, Westgarth and Clifton Hill Train
Stations are an easy walking distance."</i><br>
<br>
Detour map:
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.yarrabug.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Detour-Sign-and-Map-Closure-of-Merri-Creek-Bridge-at-Walker-Street.pdf">http://www.yarrabug.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Detour-Sign-and-Map-Closure-of-Merri-Creek-Bridge-at-Walker-Street.pdf</a></p>
<p>Read more:
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.darebin.vic.gov.au/Your-Say/News/Latest-News">http://www.darebin.vic.gov.au/Your-Say/News/Latest-News</a><br>
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<p><b>3. Yarra Bicycle Advisory Committee Meeting Dates + Brunswick
St Blackspot Works</b><br>
<br>
From Alistair McDonald: Below are the dates for the BAC meetings
for next year so pencil them into your diary. I will send a
reminder a few weeks out from the meeting asking for agenda
topics. (<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:Alistair.McDonald@yarracity.vic.gov.au">Alistair.McDonald@yarracity.vic.gov.au</a>)</p>
<p>All meetings at Wurundjeri Meeting Room, Collingwood Town Hall,
140 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford<br>
</p>
<ul>
<li>Wednesday 1 February 2017</li>
<li>Wednesday 12 April 2017</li>
<li>Wednesday 21 June 2017</li>
<li>Wednesday 16 August 2017</li>
<li>Wednesday 18 October 2017 </li>
</ul>
<p>Read more:
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/Your-Council/Consultative-Committees/Bicycle-Advisory-Committee/">http://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/Your-Council/Consultative-Committees/Bicycle-Advisory-Committee/</a><br>
</p>
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<b>4. Brunswick St Blackspot Works</b><br>
<br>
Yarra has secured funding to help reduce vulnerable user injuries
along Brunswick St between Gertrude Street and Alexandra Parade.
The works aim to slow speeds at side street intersections with
thresholds, raised pavements and splitter islands. Works have
already started at Palmer St to the south will take 7 months to
complete. Attached is a postcard flyer with further information.
<br>
</p>
<p>Read more:
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.yarrabug.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Improving-safety-along-Brunswick-Street-postcard-web-version.pdf">http://www.yarrabug.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Improving-safety-along-Brunswick-Street-postcard-web-version.pdf</a><br>
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<p><b>5. Walmer Street Area News</b></p>
<p><b>Updates on Walmer Street (6 December 2016)<br>
</b>From Defend The Yarra River: Apologies for the lag in
updating. Our heroic uploader has been busy with his day job.
There are a few updates, including the Council decision on Walmer
Street, the full consultant report, and some information on the
better apartment draft design standards, including Salta's
submission. More new items next week, we hope. <br>
</p>
<p>New Mayor of Yarra, Amanda Stone, and new Mayor of Boroondara ,
Phillip Healey have been in consultation with each other about
Walmer Street. Both new Mayors attended the consultation session
in October. Mayor Healey established a Boroondara working group
last month. Commendations to both for considering the issue in
the wider framework, as it affects not only Yarra and Boroondara,
but everyone in Melbourne who uses the Main Yarra Trail and Walmer
Street. <br>
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Read more: <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://defendtheyarrariver.wordpress.com/">https://defendtheyarrariver.wordpress.com/</a> <b><br>
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<p><b>Yarra Council seeks to establish working group for Walmer
Street Bridge (24 November 2016)</b><br>
Council will request that the State Government convene a working
group to provide further input into the design of the Walmer
Street Bridge. Works to and around the bridge are proposed by
Salta as part of its redevelopment of 607-627 Victoria Street,
Abbotsford.</p>
<p>Read more: <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/News/walmerstbridge/">http://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/News/walmerstbridge/</a><br>
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