Call to draw lines over congestion

By Emma Sun
RESIDENTS in the City of Casey are encouraged to sign a petition calling for urgent road improvements and the installation of additional lines on the Monash Freeway.
The aim of the petition is to draw attention to traffic congestion along the Berwick/Hallam Bypass and the Pakenham Bypass.
Beaconsfield resident Angelo D’Amelio co-ordinated the petition, which will be sent to State Parliament.
City of Casey Mayor Shar Balmes said improving the capacity of the Monash Freeway is one of the council’s key advocacy projects and residents can help by signing the petition.
“I’d like to thank Mr D’Amelio for his efforts to bring this issue to the attention of State Parliament and I encourage residents to sign on to show their support for the much-needed road improvements in Casey and Cardinia,” she said. “This is a great way for council and our community to positively work together to ensure these urgent road improvements are not overlooked.”
The petition is available at the City of Casey Civic Centre on Magid Drive, Narre Warren, for residents to sign. Residents can also show their support online through www.casey.vic.gov.au/monashadvocacy by Thursday 30 June.