Anger as East West Link drilling tests start (again) at nine sites in inner northern suburbs
East West Link drilling on Alexandra Parade East in Clifton Hill. Picture: Jake Nowakowski Source: News Limited
Drilling work on the controversial East West Link development kicked off across nine sites in Melbourne’s north.
- City of Yarra: Test drilling to begin for East West Tunnel (20 September 2013)
- Public google map: Linking Melbourne Authority – Test drilling in Yarra: Sept – Oct 2013
In a letter sent to affected residents last Monday, the Linking Melbourne Authority said it would be carrying out “geotechnical testing” in Clifton Hill, Carlton North, Collingwood and Fitzroy from this week to investigate the earth underneath the project area.The results of the testing will assist with designing and planning for the road tunnel, which is expected to cost up to $8 billion.
Opposed residents concerned about the 6km road’s impact on traffic congestion and their quality of life say the beginning of the drilling work is a blow, as many people living in the affected area and the local council are against the tunnel.
The drilling began on Alexandra Pde East, Clifton Hill, with crews expected to work on the site for about four days before moving to one of eight other locations in the City of Yarra. Continue Reading…
