It has not been widely reported, but MTAG has been recently involved in a stoush with Chalmers, a large container transport firm that operates at the far west end of Francis St in Yarraville.Chalmers is one of the major generators of truck traffic on Francis St and sends containers to the port (as well as
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Maribyrnong Truck Action Group Press Release. Members of the Maribyrnong Truck Action Group have met with Minister for Roads and Ports, Tim Pallas, and have been given an assurance that despite no commitment of federal funds in this year’s budget that truck ramps (which form part of the Victorian Transport Plan) will be built.The creation
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The proposal Construction of a new truck link to be built from the Westgate Freeway providing direct access to Hyde Street and onto the Port of Melbourne.The link would consist of two dual lane ramps for traffic travelling in both an easterly and westerly direction. Why are the ramps needed? Currently the only routes for
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PRESS RELEASE 28/08/08 MARIBYRNONG TRUCK ACTION GROUP Maribyrnong Truck Action Group Response to Leaked B Triple Plan The Maribyrnong Truck Action Group (MTAG) has called leaked plans to allow B Triple trucks to use suburban routes “scary” but expects Tim Pallas will not approve them. “Anyone with a modicum of common sense will see immediately
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