Gandolfo Gardens trees axed despite vocal community protest

At 5am this monrning LXRP contractors John Holland and Active Tree Services moved in to Gandolfo Gardens with a dozen members of the Victoria Police. Despite some of the trees having possum nests, there were no wildlife officers present on site. Throughout the day trees were axed despite a vocal community presence. Vanessa Flynn described: … Continue reading Gandolfo Gardens trees axed despite vocal community protest

ABCMelbourne: LXRP boss Kevin Devlin on Jon Faine talk back radio

Radio talk back host Jon Faine featured Level Crossing Removal CEO Kevin Devlin on his 774 ABC Melbourne morning talk back show. Link to the audio recording Approx 9.10am FAINE: Upfield Line LXRP - Why aren’t you doing more of it than just the 2.5km because surely it’s cheaper? DEVLIN: Well it is John but … Continue reading ABCMelbourne: LXRP boss Kevin Devlin on Jon Faine talk back radio

Munro Street Signal Box under threat

The Munro Street Signal Box, constructed in 1928, is under threat of demolition by the Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP). Heritage Victoria have placed an interim protection order on this building and other infrastructure requiring LXRP to apply for permission for the demolition of this infrastructure. Moreland Council at it's meeting on 14 August noted … Continue reading Munro Street Signal Box under threat