Edited 07 May 2014 22:56, 7 years ago, edited by don_dunstan

The route is NOT via Fishermans Bend as we know it . It is Southern Cross, Montague, Domain, South Yarra.
Government has been caned all day over this PR stuff up when Montague is no where Fishermans Bend which is over 3kms away in no mans land .

The early versions of this (when they initially discussed a 'new' proposal for Melbourne Metro some months ago) had it swinging wildly out there but the graphic announced in the budget and discussions today show (as you say) what they actually mean by 'Fisherman's Bend' is 'South Melbourne'.  Even Napthine appeared confused about this today when questioned...

I stand by what I (and others here) have said: It needs to help alleviate peak-hour congestion along the main tram spine of Melbourne along St Kilda/Swanston or it's not worth building. Also, Parkville is where all the major hospitals and Melbourne Uni are - where are the comparable trip generators in South Melbourne?

Edited 07 May 2014 22:55, 7 years ago, edited by don_dunstan

The route is NOT via Fishermans Bend as we know it . It is Southern Cross, Montague, Domain, South Yarra.
Government has been caned all day over this PR stuff up when Montague is no where Fishermans Bend which is over 3kms away in no mans land .

The early versions of this (when they initially discussed a 'new' proposal for Melbourne Metro some months ago) had it swinging wildly out there but the graphic announced in the budget and discussions today show (as you say) what they actually mean by 'Fisherman's Bend' is 'South Melbourne'.

I stand by what I (and others here) have said: It needs to help alleviate peak-hour congestion along the main tram spine of Melbourne along St Kilda/Swanston or it's not worth building.  Also, Parkville is where all the major hospitals and Melbourne Uni are - where are the comparable trip generators in South Melbourne?