Gary Liddle
Chief Executive
VicRoads
Ref:
Monash Freeway Noise Barrier Upgrade – East Malvern
Dear Mr Liddle,
Recently VicRoads completed an upgrade of
the noise barriers along the Monash Freeway either side of Winton Road in East
Malvern.
When work commenced I was expecting the
result to be a reduction in the excessive traffic noise from the freeway. Now that the project has been completed there
has been no reduction in noise levels.
But instead, the noise is even worse and more intrusive than before.
It is my understanding that the work was a
trial of new technology. Why were
existing methods, which have proven effective in other areas, not used? This would have ensured maximum benefit to
the residents.
Also, the standard of the work is unacceptable
as numerous gaps have been left under the barriers and between panels where
they were removed and replaced during the upgrade.
With the amount of public money that has
been spent, we have every right to expect an improvement in the situation
rather than a degradation.
The impact on local residents lives is
significant and I request that VicRoads as a matter of urgency take steps to
reduce the noise to an acceptable level.
I look forward to your prompt attention.
Yours sincerely
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