- For other meanings, see Eastlink (disambiguation).
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 EastLink |
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| Length | 45 km |
| Direction | North – South |
| Start |  Eastern Freeway,Donvale, Melbourne |
| Primary destinations | Nunawading Ringwood Dandenong Frankston |
| End |  Frankston Freeway,Seaford, Melbourne |
| Construction dates | March 2005 - June 29, 2008 |
| Major junctions |  Springvale Road Ringwood Bypass Monash Freeway Frankston Freeway |
| Owner | ConnectEast |
| Operator | ConnectEast |
EastLink will be a A$2. The Australian dollar ( sign: $; code: AUD) is the Currency of the Commonwealth of Australia, including Christmas 5 billion tolled freeway linking a large area of Melbourne's eastern and south-eastern suburbs. A toll road, (also known as a tollway, turnpike, pike, or toll highway, especially if it is constructed to Freeway standards Melbourne ( is the second most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 3 It is a part of Melbourne's Metropolitan Ring Road project. It was originally proposed as a toll-free road, however the state government later reneged and imposed tolls. The Federal Government subsequently withdrew their partial funding. This continues to be a source of ongoing controversy.
EastLink will be electronically tolled with no booths, using a system similar to (and interoperable with) the one used on the CityLink freeway. Monash Freeway|Tullamarine Freeway|West Gate Freeway CityLink is a system of tolled urban Freeways in Melbourne, Victoria, On May 11, 2008, it was officially announced that EastLink will open to traffic on Sunday June 29, 2008 and in conjuction with the opening, a month long toll-free period will occur before regular tolling commences. Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
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Route
EastLink will begin from the eastern end of the Eastern Freeway at Nunawading, tunnelling under the Mullum-Mullum Creek area, heading towards Ringwood. Nunawading (ˌnʌnəˈwɒdɪŋ is a Suburb of Melbourne, Australia, in the state of Victoria. Mullum-Mullum Creek is a Creek to the east of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Ringwood is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Maroondah. It will then travel 40 km south towards Frankston, going through the suburbs Wantirna, Wantirna South, Scoresby, Rowville, Mulgrave, Dandenong North, Noble Park, Keysborough, Dandenong South, Bangholme, and Carrum Downs, before ending at the northern end of the Frankston Freeway. Frankston is a seaside suburb of Melbourne, in the state of Victoria, Australia. Wantirna is a Suburb of Melbourne, Australia, in the state of Victoria. Wantirna South is a Suburb of Melbourne, Australia, in the state of Victoria. Scoresby is a Suburb of Melbourne, Australia, in the state of Victoria. Rowville is a Suburb of Melbourne, Australia. It is situated in the local municipality of the City of Knox. Mulgrave is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The local government area is the City of Monash. Dandenong North is a south-eastern suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Noble Park is a Suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia approximately 30 km south-east of the Central business district. Keysborough is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The local government area is the City of Greater Dandenong. Dandenong South is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Bangholme is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Dandenong. Carrum Downs, sometimes known as Botany Park is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The majority of the freeway will have three lanes running in each direction, however further to the south it will have mainly two lanes.
Exits and Intersections
History
Management and Recent History
In 2004, the overall project fell under the management of a newly formed SEITA (Southern and Eastern Integrated Transport Authority), an autonomous division of the state Department of Infrastructure. The Eastern Freeway is an urban Freeway in Melbourne, Australia. Melbourne ( is the second most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 3 The Eastern Freeway is an urban Freeway in Melbourne, Australia. Donvale is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Manningham. Route 40, or the Bell / Springvale State Highway is the longest urban highway in Melbourne (other than the Princes Highway) linking Donvale is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Manningham. Route 40, or the Bell / Springvale State Highway is the longest urban highway in Melbourne (other than the Princes Highway) linking Ringwood is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Maroondah. The Ringwood Bypass is a short stretch of road extending from EastLink to Maroondah Highway in Melbourne, Australia. Ringwood is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Maroondah. The Ringwood Bypass is a short stretch of road extending from EastLink to Maroondah Highway in Melbourne, Australia. Ringwood is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Maroondah. The Maroondah Highway (also known as Whitehorse Road from Balwyn to Croydon) is a major east-west thoroughfare in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne Ringwood is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Maroondah. The Maroondah Highway (also known as Whitehorse Road from Balwyn to Croydon) is a major east-west thoroughfare in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne The Belgrave railway line is a Broad gauge electric Suburban railway in Melbourne, Australia. The Lilydale railway line is a Suburban electric railway in Melbourne, Australia. The Belgrave railway line is a Broad gauge electric Suburban railway in Melbourne, Australia. The Lilydale railway line is a Suburban electric railway in Melbourne, Australia. Ringwood is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Maroondah. Ringwood is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Maroondah. Wantirna is a Suburb of Melbourne, Australia, in the state of Victoria. Wantirna is a Suburb of Melbourne, Australia, in the state of Victoria. Wantirna is a Suburb of Melbourne, Australia, in the state of Victoria. Burwood Highway is a major transportation link with Melbourne's eastern suburbs Wantirna is a Suburb of Melbourne, Australia, in the state of Victoria. Burwood Highway is a major transportation link with Melbourne's eastern suburbs Scoresby is a Suburb of Melbourne, Australia, in the state of Victoria. Scoresby is a Suburb of Melbourne, Australia, in the state of Victoria. Rowville is a Suburb of Melbourne, Australia. It is situated in the local municipality of the City of Knox. Rowville is a Suburb of Melbourne, Australia. It is situated in the local municipality of the City of Knox. Mulgrave is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The local government area is the City of Monash. Dandenong North is a south-eastern suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. West Gate Freeway|CityLink|Princes Freeway Monash Freeway is an urban freeway in Victoria, Australia linking Melbourne 's CBD to its southeastern Dandenong North is a south-eastern suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. West Gate Freeway|CityLink|Princes Freeway Monash Freeway is an urban freeway in Victoria, Australia linking Melbourne 's CBD to its southeastern Noble Park is a Suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia approximately 30 km south-east of the Central business district. The Princes Highway is a segment of Australia's Highway 1 that extends from Sydney to Adelaide and Port Augusta South Australia Noble Park is a Suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia approximately 30 km south-east of the Central business district. The Princes Highway is a segment of Australia's Highway 1 that extends from Sydney to Adelaide and Port Augusta South Australia The Orbost railway line (also known as the Gippsland line) is a railway serving the Latrobe Valley and Gippsland regions of Victoria, The Orbost railway line (also known as the Gippsland line) is a railway serving the Latrobe Valley and Gippsland regions of Victoria, Keysborough is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The local government area is the City of Greater Dandenong. Route 10, also known as the Lower Dandenong State Highway is a 18 kilometre stretch of continuous road in the southeastern suburbs of Melbourne, Australia Keysborough is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The local government area is the City of Greater Dandenong. The Dingley Freeway is a partially completed semi-freeway standard road which runs east to west through the southern suburbs of Melbourne, Australia. Keysborough is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The local government area is the City of Greater Dandenong. The Dingley Freeway is a partially completed semi-freeway standard road which runs east to west through the southern suburbs of Melbourne, Australia. Keysborough is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The local government area is the City of Greater Dandenong. Keysborough is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The local government area is the City of Greater Dandenong. Carrum Downs, sometimes known as Botany Park is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Thompsons Road is a major urban arterial road in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Carrum Downs, sometimes known as Botany Park is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Thompsons Road is a major urban arterial road in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Carrum Downs, sometimes known as Botany Park is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Moorooduc Highway|Mornington Peninsula Freeway Frankston Freeway is a very short stretch of Melbourne Freeway that was designed to upgrade Wells Road Moorooduc Highway|Mornington Peninsula Freeway Frankston Freeway is a very short stretch of Melbourne Freeway that was designed to upgrade Wells Road Frankston is a seaside suburb of Melbourne, in the state of Victoria, Australia. For the road authority see EastLink (Melbourne SEITA (Societe Nationale d'Exploitation Industrielle des Tabacs et Allumettes was the former The Government of Victoria, under the Constitution of Australia, ceded certain legislative and judicial powers to Management of the freeway itself during and after construction is the responsibility of ConnectEast (a privately listed company). ConnectEast is an Australian Proprietary Company responsible for the finance design construction and operation of Melbourne's EastLink motorway project Thiess-John Holland, a group formed by the partnership of two major constructon companies, is responsible for the construction of the project.
EastLink's construction began in March 2005, and is scheduled to open on June 29, 2008. Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
It is reported that EastLink was combined into a single project from the Eastern Freeway Extension Tunnel and the Scoresby Freeway projects by the Victorian State Government in 2003, although the project never had these divisions and the entire length (from the Eastern Freeway at Springvale Road to the Frankston Freeway) was always proposed as the "Eastern Ring Road".
Naming history
Over the years the name of the project has changed several times.
- It was originally named the Eastern Ring Road during proposal and for decades thereafter, in keeping with Melbourne's proposed ring road system of which the Western and Metropolitan (Northern) Ring Roads are completed.
- Scoresby Bypass was then coined by the media, although it was incorrect as the freeway actually runs straight through the suburb of Scoresby rather than bypassing it. The total project encompasses many suburbs and why the suburb of Scoresby was chosen to be "bypassed" by the media is unknown. Signs were erected at some points along the route, declaring it as the proposed "Eastern Ring Road - Scoresby Section", and for a period of time during the 1980s the Melway street directories reflected this (later it was changed to "Scoresby Freeway"). Melway (also commonly referred to as Melways or The Melways) is the most ubiquitous Street directory for Melbourne, Australia
- It then became referred to as the Mitcham to Frankston Freeway another name coined by the Melbourne media. This name was also incorrect as the project does not begin in Mitcham, nor does it end in Frankston.
- After heated political resolution, it was finally proposed that the project would be called EastLink. The new name was announced by then Premier Steve Bracks at a ceremony in Rowville, on 23 March 2005. See Premiers of the Australian states for a description and history of the office of Premier Stephen Philip Bracks (better known as Steve Bracks (born 15 October, 1954) is a former Australian politician and the 44th Premier of Victoria Rowville is a Suburb of Melbourne, Australia. It is situated in the local municipality of the City of Knox. [1] The new name was reportedly chosen because it is easier to say and apparently easier to remember and fit on the street directories. It is likely that the name was inspired by that of CityLink, Melbourne's only other toll road (see note on tolling below). Monash Freeway|Tullamarine Freeway|West Gate Freeway CityLink is a system of tolled urban Freeways in Melbourne, Victoria, A toll road, (also known as a tollway, turnpike, pike, or toll highway, especially if it is constructed to Freeway standards
Many residents believe there was nothing wrong with its original name, and argue that although most never knew what its original name was, it would have been much easier to remember and lead to no confusion.
On February 27, 2008, it was announced that the EastLink / Monash Freeway interchange would be named the "Tom Wills Interchange", after the founder of Australian rules football Tom Wills. Events 1560 - The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Australian (rules football, or simply known as football, footy or Aussie rules, is a Team sport played between two teams of 18 players Thomas Wentworth "Tom" Wills (19 August 1835 – 3 May 1880 was an Australian all-round sportsman who is credited along with his cousin Henry Colden Harrison [2]
On March 24, 2008 Tim Pallas announced that the twin tunnels would be named 'Melba' and 'Mullum Mullum', in the inbound and outbound direction, respectively[3]. Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Timothy Hugh Pallas (born 7 January, 1960) is an Australian politician
Tolling
EastLink will be electronically tolled and toll charges will be made via transmitting electronic devices called "tags" which are placed on the inside of the windscreen of the vehicle behind the rear vision mirror. Tolls can be charged in three different ways.
- By having any Australian electronic tolling "tag" in the vehicle you are travelling in, as long as the vehicle is registered to the tag owner's database.
- By registering a video account with ConnectEast. A photograph of the number plate of the vehicle will be taken and matched to the account holder, charging the account holder the toll plus a small processing fee (23¢).
- By purchasing a 72 hour "trip pass" from ConnectEast either over the telephone, the EastLink website or at the six customer service centres throughout eastern Melbourne.
If a driver travels on EastLink without taking any of the three actions above to pay for the toll(s), a "safety net" will be applied and the cost of the toll(s) plus a account processing fee will be sent to the registered vehicles' owner. If they do not pay the safety net bill, they will receive a AUD$100 fine. The Australian dollar ( sign: $; code: AUD) is the Currency of the Commonwealth of Australia, including Christmas
Prices and discounts
Prices for the use of the tollway vary greatly. For cars, a one way trip between two consecutive interchanges starts from 33¢ for sections between Maroondah Highway and High Street Road, right up to a one way trip through the tunnel section between Maroondah Highway / Ringwood Bypass and Springvale Road which costs $2. The Maroondah Highway (also known as Whitehorse Road from Balwyn to Croydon) is a major east-west thoroughfare in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne The Ringwood Bypass is a short stretch of road extending from EastLink to Maroondah Highway in Melbourne, Australia. 28. Lower rates apply to motorcycles while higher rates apply for some 4WD's, some utility vehicles, buses and trucks.
Discounts are also offered to car drivers. A 20% discount applies to the cost of any trip(s) taken on a Saturday or Sunday and also to one way trips between two consecutive interchanges (excluding the tunnels) on weekdays. At any time, cars will not be charged more than $4. 96 for a one way trip on EastLink.
"Breeze" tag
ConnectEast has developed a tag called "Breeze" specifically for EastLink, but can be used on any electronic toll road in Australia including CityLink. Monash Freeway|Tullamarine Freeway|West Gate Freeway CityLink is a system of tolled urban Freeways in Melbourne, Victoria, It is about half of the size of the CityLink developed tag, the "e-TAG". e-TAG is an Electronic toll collection system used on Tollways throughout Australia. It's design represents the "free flow driving experience that EastLink will provide". The Breeze tag will be available to obtain from June 9, 2008. Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
Shared pedestrian/bicycle path (EastLink Trail)
A shared walking/cycle path is also planned to follow the same route as the EastLink project. Koomba Park is one of the parks comprising the Dandenong Valley Parklands in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Australia. According to SEITA, once complete, cyclists and pedestrians will be able to cycle or walk the entire distance uninterrupted along a 3 metre wide dedicated concrete path. Concrete is a construction material composed of Cement (commonly Portland cement) as well as other cementitious materials such as Fly ash and Slag [4][5][6]
The path will follow the tollway as follows:
- Mullum Mullum Valley, Ringwood Bypass, Schwerkolt Cottage and Eastland (Mullum Mullum Creek Trail) to;
- Simpsons Park / Heatherdale Reserve Proclamation Park to;
- Koomba Park via Dandenong Creek Trail to Wantirna Reserve on to;
- Blind Creek / Llewellyn Park Complex on (Blind Creek Trail) to;
- Nortons Park, Shepherds Bush, Drummies Bridge Reserve to;
- Jells Park Trail Network and Chesterfield Farm;
- Mulgrave Reserve / Dandenong Creek and Tirhatuatan Park through to;
- Fotheringham Reserve Trail to Mile Creek and Greaves Reserve via Dandenong Creek trail to;
- National Watersports Complex, Patterson Lakes open space, Carrum Foreshore or via Ray Dove Reserve, Edithvale Wetland, Seaford, Frankston Foreshore and the Port Phillip Bay Trail Network beyond. The Mullum Mullum Creek Trail is a shared use path for cyclists and pedestrians, which follows Mullum-Mullum Creek in the outer eastern suburbs in The Dandenong Creek Trail is a shared use path for cyclists and Pedestrians which follows Dandenong Creek through the outer eastern and south-eastern The Blind Creek Trail is a shared use path for cyclists and Pedestrians which follows Blind Creek through the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne,
There are also footbridges being built over roads such as the Maroondah Highway and the Princes Highway. A 60 metre footbridge is also being built over Burwood Highway at the Mountain Highway intersection. Burwood Highway is a major transportation link with Melbourne's eastern suburbs Mountain Highway (also known as Wantirna-Sassafras Road) is a 18km highway in Eastern Melbourne. Most intersections on the path will be grade separated, however in a few cases, the crossing is via pedestrian signals.
Controversies
- The biggest controversy surrounding this project has been the issue of tolls. The Victorian Government, led by Steve Bracks, initially gave an undertaking that the road would be toll free, a promise on which they later reneged. Stephen Philip Bracks (better known as Steve Bracks (born 15 October, 1954) is a former Australian politician and the 44th Premier of Victoria This led to a total withdrawal of what had been partial federal funding of the project. This policy change has caused much debate, discussion and some resentment in some quarters, and was a major issue in the run up to the 2002 state election. The Victorian Government's position is that project was not viable without tolls.
- The Federal government withdrawal of funding was based on the premise that funding was only available for the road if the road was toll free. However, at the same time, they were also funding a tolled freeway in Sydney, the Westlink motorway. Sydney (ˈsɪdniː is the most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 4 Westlink M7 - formerly Western Sydney Orbital - is one of Sydney Australia 's urban motorways and a part of Metroad 7 and the Sydney Orbital Network This led to the controversial belief in some quarters that the funding withdrawal was solely designed to discredit the Victorian Government, rather than being driven by a reluctance to fund toll roads.
- The Victorian State opposition, led by Robert Doyle, initially opposed any form of tolling on the road. Robert Doyle (born 20 May 1953) is an Australian politician He was Member for Malvern in the Legislative Assembly of Victoria from Subsequently this policy was changed to support tolls. The opposition leadership now led by Ted Ballieu continues to support tolls. Edward Norman (Ted Baillieu (born 31 July 1953) is an Australian politician
- During the planning stages of the project, businesses in the Rutherford Road industrial area (located at the Southern terminus of the freeway) wanted access via on/off ramps to the Mornington Peninsula Freeway and Frankston Freeway, in addition to EastLink. Frankston Freeway|Moorooduc Highway Mornington Peninsula Freeway is an incomplete freeway in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, that provides a link Prior to this project they had an off ramp only from the Mornington Peninsula Freeway; into the industrial area. Under Eastlink, this will be retained, but no onramps will be built onto these existing roads. The Mornington Peninsula Freeway, and the Frankston Freeway, despite being on their doorstep will be inaccessible. The only onramp from Rutherford Road will be onto EastLink, Northbound.
- One of the terms of the contract between the private company managing the freeway and the State Government is that should the State Government close any public roads, leading to a measurable increase in traffic (and therefore revenue) on the toll road, the State Government would be entitled to 50% of the revenue increase resulting from the public road closures. This has triggered speculation that the government may close some public roads to boost its own revenue. A possibility is that the government will close a lane in each direction on Springvale road, a public road that runs parallel to the Eastlink freeway. To justify the lane closures, the State Government could argue that traffic volumes had been reduced on Springvale road by the Eastlink and that the closed lanes would be more suitable as bus-only lanes. New northbound lanes have recently been constructed as Bus Only lanes between Waterways Estate and Cheltenham Road. These may be extended further north along Springvale Road.
- On August 28, 2006, due to the late completion of bridge preparation works on the Belgrave and Lilydale railway line, the line was closed for the morning with inadequate warning to commuters of the closure of the line between Blackburn and Ringwood stations causing chaos at Ringwood where lengthy queues formed for the replacement buses. Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The Belgrave railway line is a Broad gauge electric Suburban railway in Melbourne, Australia. The Lilydale railway line is a Suburban electric railway in Melbourne, Australia. Blackburn railway station is a Railway station on the Lilydale and Belgrave lines in Melbourne, Australia. Ringwood is a Railway station in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, located in the suburb of Ringwood on the Lilydale Passengers at Heatherdale, Mitcham and Nunawading stations were stranded because of the mess where the delay was caused by the portable crane "Snow White" being unable to operate near the rail line where bridge supports are being constructed. Heatherdale is a Railway station in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, located in the suburb of Mitcham, on the Lilydale Mitcham is a Railway station in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, located in the suburb of Mitcham, on the Lilydale Nunawading is a Railway station on the Lilydale and Belgrave lines in Melbourne, Australia. The ground was too soft for the crane and gravel had to be ordered in causing the delay. Theiss John Holland has to pay penalties to Connex Melbourne while commuters will not be reimbursed. Connex Melbourne is a wholly owned subsidiary of French company Veolia Environnement. [7]
- Finally, many in the local area at the Southern end of EastLink argue that EastLink will in fact funnel much more traffic onto the Frankston Freeway, which will only aggravate the existing congestion at the Frankston Freeway terminus; at the corner of McMahons Road and Cranbourne road. They argue further that a Frankston Bypass is necessary, to complete the missing link in the currently split Mornington Peninsula Freeway. Mornington Peninsula Freeway|Frankston Freeway|Moorooduc Highway The Frankston Bypass is a proposed route of the missing section of the Mornington Peninsula Freeway, running This has received much attention in local Frankston newspapers. VicRoads argue that their research indicates no such congestion will occur. The Frankston Bypass route has long been marked in the Melway street directory. Melway (also commonly referred to as Melways or The Melways) is the most ubiquitous Street directory for Melbourne, Australia Former Victorian Transport Minister Peter Batchelor, has in the past said that "just because a future freeway appears in the Melway, does not mean that the road is planned or will ever actually be built". Peter Batchelor (born 21 September 1950) is an Australian politician Frankston Council has been in talks with EastLink, with a view to getting the bypass built from EastLink to as far as Cranbourne Road. In addition, the local MP for the Federal seat of Dunkley, Bruce Billson, is also working with local councils with a view to applying pressure on the state government for the Frankston Bypass to be built. The Division of Dunkley is an Australian Electoral Division in Victoria. Bruce Frederick Billson MP (born 26 January 1966) Australian politician has been a Liberal member of the Australian House [8]
Environmental issues
Many environmental groups in Melbourne's east and south-east object to the project, due to a number of factors, including vehicle emissions and disruption of habitat (in places such as the Mullum Mullum Valley and Dandenong Valley Wetlands). Mullum-Mullum Creek is a Creek to the east of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. However, the road was the subject of an extensive Environmental Effects Statement (June 1998), which was followed by an extensive public hearing process in April 1999 before the final Government decision to proceed.
According to EastLink's builders, the road will relieve traffic congestion throughout Melbourne's eastern and south-eastern suburbs, resulting in more efficient traffic flow, therefore reducing fuel consumption and exhaust output. [9]
During the planning phase (then a VicRoads project), a large debate surrounding damage to the Mullum Mullum Valley occurred. VicRoads (Roads Corporation Victoria is a subordinate authority which is the State's road and traffic authority in Victoria, Australia. Mullum-Mullum Creek is a Creek to the east of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. A number of options for the path of the road through the valley were considered. The option chosen - for two 1. 6 km tunnels - was the second-to-most expensive, and the second-to-most environmentally friendly. [10] Other options considered in planning included a surface road for the entire length, much shorter tunnels, and slightly longer tunnels.
Construction progress
All major construction has now been completed and Eastlink is now set to open on June 29, 2008. Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Pedestrians will be able to walk the entire length of the tollway on the 15th of June 2008. Finishing works and clean-up is set to occur over the next few weeks.
Tunnel lining is just about completed. All bridges are complete, with many of them open. Electrical service installation (including tolling equipment, street lights and traffic lights) is well underway along the entire route, and in some locations has been tested and are already in operation.
- Minor residential works, including road truncations and intersections in the Ringwood, and Mullum Mullum Valley regions are currently being constructed. Ringwood is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Maroondah. Mullum-Mullum Creek is a Creek to the east of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
- The bridge of Heatherton Road over the intersection of EastLink and Princes Highway was opened on 2007-07-02. The Princes Highway is a segment of Australia's Highway 1 that extends from Sydney to Adelaide and Port Augusta South Australia Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival As a result, there will be no direct access to Princes Highway from Heatherton Road (or vice-versa) until a link road is constructed in the future. This will be the last project built (after EastLink is open on June 29, 2008) and therefore it is now anticipated that this link will be completed by the contract date of November 2008. Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
- Alternate access between Heatherton Road and Princes Highway is currently available via Gladstone and Chandler Roads with all major intersections receiving a minor traffic signal upgrade. The Princes Highway is a segment of Australia's Highway 1 that extends from Sydney to Adelaide and Port Augusta South Australia
- The Ryder Street loop is also now open to local traffic.
- The Monash Freeway speed limit will remain at 80km/h until the completion of EastLink. Additionally, the Jacksons Road eastbound ramp opened on 2007-07-23 and as a result, the Police Road eastbound ramp is permanently closed. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France.
- The entire tollway is sealed.
- The Dandenong Bypass was the first of three major roads (the other two being the Ringwood Bypass and EastLink itself) to open to traffic twelve months earlier than expected on 9 December 2007. The Dingley Freeway is a partially completed semi-freeway standard road which runs east to west through the southern suburbs of Melbourne, Australia. The Ringwood Bypass is a short stretch of road extending from EastLink to Maroondah Highway in Melbourne, Australia. Events 536 - Byzantine General Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [11]
References
- ^ Silkstone, Dan. "Naming and blaming launches tollway", The Age, 2005-03-24, pp. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland 10.
- ^ EastLink interchange honours one of football's founders SEITA. February 27 2008]]. Events 1560 - The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation Retrieved on March 26, 2008. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
- ^ East Link Twin Tunnels named as Melba and Mullum Mullum Herald Sun March 24, 2008. The Herald Sun is a morning Tabloid Newspaper based in Melbourne, Australia Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
- ^ Melbourne and Geelong's shared paths in Google Maps
- ^ Melbourne and Geelong's shared paths in Google Earth
- ^ Thiess John Holland - shared path information
- ^ "Chaos after EastLink bungle", Herald Sun, 2006-08-28, pp. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital Internet Article.
- ^ (2006-04-10) Mornington Peninsula Shire Council Meeting Minutes. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama [1], Internet Article.
- ^ Gardiner, John (March 2006). "In the Headlights", EastLink News (PDF), ConnectEast, page 2. Retrieved on 2006-07-23. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France. “Vehicles travelling at reasonably consistent speeds use less fuel . . . emissions are all reduced by better and more consistent speeds. ”
- ^ Costa, Gabrielle. "Government compromises on freeway", The Age, 2000-10-14, p. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces 4.
- ^ Dandenong Bypass opens early with EastLink set to follow (html), SEITA. Retrieved on 2007-12-12. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian
External links
Official website
Associated organisations
- ConnectEast (the developer of EastLink)
- Thiess-John Holland, (the group constructing EastLink)
- The Southern and Eastern Intergrated Transport Authority (EastLink information)
- SICE (the main contractor for the free-flow tolling system project)
Other links
- EastLink Flyover - a video clip from heraldsun.com.au showing aerial footage of the EastLink route
- ABC Online Report on project groundbreaking
- Justice Gray's ruling on the likelihood of the Scoresby Freeway being a catalyst for further freeway building in environmentally sensitive areas
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