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<p>Hello all,</p>
<p>Here is an important update regarding the Walmer Street Bridge as
it's part of the Capital City Trail and is vitally important for
anyone crossing over the Yarra River between Abbotford and Kew.<br>
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<p>Please feel free to forward this email + information to your
fellow residents and local groups.</p>
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<p>From the Walmer Street Bridge Coalition, a group of concerned
residents alongside Walmer Street Action Group, Collingwood and
Abbotsford Residents Association (CARA), the Yarra and Boroondara
Bicycle User Groups.</p>
<p>Facebook link:
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.facebook.com/WalmerStBridge/posts/2730188850634139">https://www.facebook.com/WalmerStBridge/posts/2730188850634139</a><br>
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<p>We know it's been a long time with no updates on Walmer Street
Bridge.<br>
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Walmer Street Bridge Coalition want to bring your attention to an
important issue that impacts the bridge and approaches.<br>
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At the following link there are amended plans for shared paths and
approach ramps to the existing bridge:<br>
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607 - 627 VICTORIA STREET, ABBOTSFORD Permit number: DP1500043.02.
The responsible authority won't make a decision before: 30 July
2020<br>
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<p>Link:
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/services/planning-and-development/planning-applications/advertised-planning-applications/2020/06/24/dp150004302">https://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/services/planning-and-development/planning-applications/advertised-planning-applications/2020/06/24/dp150004302</a><br>
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These plans illustrate narrow switchback shared paths widths of
less three metres that are subpar for AustRoads and VicRoads
specifications.<br>
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The Safety Audit report included with the amendment documents
assumes that “Cyclist Dismount” signs will be erected on the ramp<br>
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<b>What you can do:</b><br>
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<li>Go to the “lodge an objection” green box on right-hand side of
this page and provide feedback and design suggestions:</li>
<li><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/services/planning-and-development/planning-applications/advertised-planning-applications/2020/06/24/dp150004302">https://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/services/planning-and-development/planning-applications/advertised-planning-applications/2020/06/24/dp150004302</a></li>
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<p>Thank you!<br>
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