I hope this is the last time we need to say good bye to the hello tree.COLDSTREAM’S “hello tree” is getting the chop after Yarra Ranges Council agreed to remove the tree to make way for traffic lights.
Residents welcomed the move which they believe will help make the intersection safer.
“I’m pleased to say goodbye to this tree and hello to a safer intersection,” Cr Higgins said.
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2 comments:
As a resident that voted to have the hello tree left alone, i've very dissapointed in the upcoming installation of traffic lights at the melba highway, maroondah highway intersection.
Being installed under the false pretences of safety, i feel it is nothing more than pandering to tourism.
Having travelled the stretch of road from coldstream to Yarra Glen every day for 8 years i have had no problem with the intersection and believe the money being pumped into this project would be better spend upgrading the killara road intersection.
Grape grazing and Rochfords "Day on the Greens" are the real reason these lights are being installed, and i think the council needs to re-organise their priorities, abandon this project and re-focus on really meaning upgrades.
I agree with you about the position of the lights. Christine Fyffe, I and many others did try to get the state government to change its mind to no avail.
Lights at the Melba intersection are the next best thing. Better than nothing!
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