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About Us
What is this all about?
What is this all about?
What is this all about?
"Keep Champion Road Open" is a community initiative based in in the inner west of Melbourne, advocating against the permanent closure of the Champion Road level crossing without any safe and viable alternative. The Victorian Government announced their intentions in October 2022 to close this crossing as part of its broader level crossing removal projects, proposing that vehicles use nearby Maddox Road instead. In response, local residents and business owners have formed this group to oppose the closure, citing concerns over increased traffic congestion, safety, and the lack of comprehensive community consultation.
The government's plan includes constructing a grade-separated pedestrian crossing at Champion Road and extending Akuna Drive to connect Champion Road to Maddox Road, aiming to maintain connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists.
The "Keep Champion Road Open" group emphasises the importance of thorough feasibility studies and genuine community engagement before making such significant infrastructure changes. They have organised petitions, engaged with local media, and encouraged residents to contact their local Members of Parliament to express their concerns over the past two years.
The committee of Keep Champion Road Open Group is categorically not affiliated with ANY political party or group, and is made up of residents and business owners who do not support the closure of this permanent crossing of Champion Road at the crossing without community consultation and feasibility studies having been conducted.
How Can You Help?
What is this all about?
What is this all about?
We need to rely on the skills of our community to offer assistance in media and communications, letterbox drops, sending emails and letters to MPs, printing, photography videography and editing AND engineering advice.
Please reach out via the contact us button below if you can provide any assistance, or click here to find out other ways you can help.
Please help us all make the case to #KeepChampionRoadOpen
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