Noise treatments on the Regional Rail link

I have posted some videos on YouTube that explain some of the concerns with the Regional Rail Link Authority's approach to addressing noise along the Regional Rail Link. The videos demonstrate what residents have been saying. The RRLA has not considered our suggestions even though we can show they are practical. Video 1 The proposed noise wall will not reduce noise with the raised rail track Video 2 The resident's proposal to lower the track is a practical suggestion Video 3 Earth Mounding is possible and can be demonstrated Video 4 Earth Mounding is possible and can be demonstrated Pt2 Video 5 There is enough room on the Forrest Road side for earth mounding

Photo of local residents concerned about rail noise

This photo of local residents concerned about rail noise highlights the height of the rail line relative to street level. The proposed noise wall along this section is 3 metres. The rail line in the background is 2.5 metres above the street level. The wall would do very little to block the noise coming of the rail line. Photo of local residents concerned about rail noise

Questions for the state government and the Regional Rail Link Authority

It has been a while since I posted something on this blog. However, I would like to share this with you. The RRLA has announced their plan to build a noise wall along the rail line from Ardeer to Fitzgerald road. Recently, they have been speaking to residents individually and dropping brochures in people's letterboxes. I asked for a meeting with one of their representatives, Brad Smits. I asked the questions that residents have been asking for almost two years and got very few answers. Please see the letter I sent Brad after the meeting. At our community meeting on October 17 dozens of residents endorsed this letter. We have called a rally for Friday November 1 at 11am at Bernie Finn MP's office, 277 Hampshire Road, Sunshine 3020. Questions for RRLA and the State Government

Video of Community Rally on October 20

If you missed the Fix the Links community rally on October 20, 2012 have a look at the video of my speech at the rally. I post it because it summarises our community's concerns about the regional rail link. The video is on Google docs so it may not be easy to access. Please be patient while i learn about this technology.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BxIBcY5e8dHPNy1qU1pNcHQ4a0k/edit

Meeting with Regional Rail Link Authority

Fix the Links meets Regional Rail Link Authority

A delegation from Fix the Links - Residents Rail Action Group met with senior representatives of the Regional Rail Link Authority (RRLA) on Thursday October 11, 2012. Simon Breer, Director of communications led the RRLA delegation. Corey Hanett, CEO gave his apologies.

Fix the Links representatives delivered a presentation on residents concerns. You can view the presentation below. (File size: 12 GB)

Presentation to RRLA 20121011

We provided a summary of issues and, our proposals and solutions for consideration.

Summary of issues for RRLA 20121011

Proposals and Solutions for RRLA 20101011

Representatives from the RRLA agreed to take our submissions back to CEO Corey Hanett. Fix the Links representatives requested a response in writing within two weeks.

I will post a more detailed report on a meeting in the next few days when we collate our minutes.

Petition

You can help the campaign by getting your neighbours and friends to sign the petition at the link below.
Petition

Flyer for Community Rally on October 20

Fix the links: Residents Rail Action Group is planning a community rally for Saturday October 20, 1 pm. We will meet at Ardeer station, Forrest Street (near car Laurence Street, Ardeer).

The Regional Rail Link is being built without addressing the increase in noise and pollution. With a train every three minutes at peak time, traffic will grind to a hault around Fitzgerald road and Station Road. The builders have cut down all the trees and there is no plan to replace them.

Our community needs to come together to make sure our neighbourhood is livable.

You will find the flyer for the community rally at the link below.

Community Rally Flyer