Last night at the council meeting it was agreed that Vic Roads would be given a permit to install lights at the intersection of Melba and Maroondah Highways.
The vote was very close, 5 for and 4 against. The main argument was not to save the tree that created a huge response last time but if Vic Roads were correct in their assessment of the situation.
The major discussion point was over the type of roadworks proposed. There were two major directions, Vic Roads (who were not present last night) insisted that traffic lights were the only way to go and that a roundabout would not work or fit.
Some councillors argued that Vic Roads were wrong and a roundabout could be made to fit.
Vic Roads have been saying this all along and have been sent back to the drawing board several times only to come back with the same solution, that is, lights.
Reading between the lines, I believe, that if Vic Roads were sent back to the drawing board again they would shelve the project.
I would like to congratulate all councillors for putting their views forward and I agree that it was a difficult decision to resolve.
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