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Impressive opening day for Romsey cricketers

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Impressive opening day for Romsey cricketers

Romsey’s two-day McIntyre Cup campaign in round 11 of Gisborne and District Cricket Association, GDCA, action got off to a flying start as it recorded the highest run total of any of the weekend’s matches.

Playing at home against Woodend, Romsey opted to bat first and scored 280 runs for the loss of nine wickets before declaring its innings closed after 75 overs.

Captain and coach Ben Way was the lead scorer for the home side, amassing 141 runs ahead of Adam Frost and Chris Burkett on 46 and 38 respectively.

“We had a pretty solid day. We still had to work hard to get to where we got to, but at the end of the day we got the result that we were after,” Way said.

“It was my turn to make a big score on the weekend and we had two good partnerships along the way, me and Chris Burkett put on 80, and then me and [Frost] – when it could have gone either way – that partnership of 110 turned it in our favour in the second half of the day.”

Woodend was able to get six overs in before the end of play, during which time its opening partnership was able to score 25 runs without the loss of a wicket.

Way said he was confident in being able to keep the visitors at bay this weekend.

“I think we’re pretty solid in both [batting and bowling], it’s not often we go for well over 200 these days. We haven’t had many days where we’ve had big totals put on against us, so I think we’re in a good spot if we can hold our chances,” he said.

“If we give a couple of their better batters opportunities, it can make for a tough day … we’re looking forward to some of our bowlers bowling a decent amount of overs so they can settle in and bowl some decent spells.”

Way said his team would have to keep winning to give themselves a chance at a top-two finish before finals and felt Woodend and upcoming Rupertswood were ‘dangerous matches’ in keeping the flawless season alive.

“We’ve just got to keep winning and see where it takes us come finals and who we’ve got to play if we can get there,” he said.

In the McIntyre Cup seconds competition, Romsey enjoyed a strong day at Woodend as it bowled out the home side for 92 runs in 39 overs.

Beginning their innings early, the Redbacks managed 105 runs in 22 overs while keeping their opening two batsmen in the game – Sean Day and Jack Rees recording 75, not out, and 24 not out, respectively.

Standout bowlers were Darin Jewell with three wickets, followed by Rees and Zade Mezzatesta on two apiece.

Johnstone Shield

Kilmore’s away game against Aintree got off to a strong start as the visitors recorded 253 runs before all batsmen were bowled out.

Top performances included 63 from Ben Dawson and 58 from Kyle McNicholas, with most other batters making at least 15 runs.

Captain and coach Jacob Walton said with the strong run total posted, the team was confident in being able to defend against Aintree’s charge.

“Bowling has been probably the most consistent part of our games all season, we’ve fallen short with our batting where we’ve lost wickets and things like that throughout the year,” he said.

“If we keep bowling our lines and our lengths, we’ll be tough to score against and hopefully we’ve made enough.

“It’s definitely something defendable, so if we bowl well we should come back with the points.”

Elsewhere, Broadford also performed well at home against Eynesbury on Saturday to finish 5/86 to 10/81.

Eynesbury elected to bat first but struggled to post meaningful run totals thanks to the bowling of Taylor Shell, who took 5/12.

Ash Wood and Braden Hickey led the way for Broadford’s innings – the batsmen making 28 and 25 runs respectively.

Joshua Nolan and Mitchell Collier continue Broadford’s innings this Saturday.

Smashing success for Gisborne District junior cricketers

Jordyn Grubisic
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Smashing success for Gisborne District junior cricketers

Gisborne District Cricket Association, GDCA, junior cricketers had a successful week competing in the Central Highlands Junior Country Week with three sides winning their respective competitions.

Play from January 2 to 5 consisted of one-day matches, with teams playing three rounds before a grand final on the last day.

GDCA had two sides in each of the under 13s and under 15s competitions.

The under 15 Green side won the JDH McKenzie Cup, going through the week undefeated.

The side dominated its matches and took the grand final win 2/106 (18.4) over Ballarat’s 10/102 (40.5).

Zac Bell had a great performance in the grand final making 78 runs, while Ethan Raynor and Darcy McNicholas scored 41 runs apiece in round three’s victory over Grenville.

Riley Evans also had some impressive bowling in round three going 3/3.

The under 15 White side also won its division with the first game of the week abandoned, before defeating Grampians by 49 runs in round two and going into the final to defeat Grenville with a tight seven-run victory.

Tom Mousley had a huge game against Grampians making 87 runs while Max Lehner’s bowling shone with 3/4.

The under 13 White side also went through the week undefeated and coach Mick Allen said the young side exceeded expectations.

“Being a bottom-age team, they were a year younger than everyone in that tournament so they did really well,” he said.

“We had a really good bunch of kids, and everyone went really well, almost exceeding expectations a little bit.

“I knew I had a good, talented group but to do what they did was great. I’m not sure if they thought we could do that but they did so we had an excellent week.

“It was good to get the game in and the kids were just fantastic. All of them really contributed in one way or another.”

Allen said the side had great performances all round.

“We only lost 12 wickets for the tournament so while that showed the strength of the batting side, it also made it harder to rotate a little bit and for everyone to get a decent hit,” he said.

“Young Harrison Wood from Broadford retired a couple of times – he looks like he’s going to be a little star.

“Rhett Burnside retired – I don’t think he went out for the tournament – and there were a few other performances from Mason Allen, Adam Reginato and Hugo Leong who also didn’t go out. Our batting group was fantastic.

“In saying that, the bowling group took 35 wickets for the tournament so the bowling group certainly did their job as well.”

The under 13 Green lost to Ballarat in the grand final 10/105 to 9/130.

The side had a round one victory over Castlemaine before losing to Ballarat in round two and scoring a huge victory over Maryborough 9/306 to 10/36.

Benjamin Tranter made 104 not out in a standout batting performance while bowlers Bailey Freeth and Austin May took 2/2.

“They only lost two games for the tournament – both to Ballarat – and they were both really close games,” Allen said.

“They were in the contest but just got rolled sort of at the end.”

The GDCA also fielded an under 17 boys team in the Kirton Shield from January 15 to 21, coming runner-up after losing to Ballarat 10/196 to 8/238.

The side started the tournament strong, beating eventual winners Ballarat 9/241 to 8/188, before losing to Maryborough on Tuesday.

Joshua Nolan made a half century for the GDCA while Charlie Hynes’ was the standout bowler with 3/12.

Against Maryborough, Kavindu Ratnayake had an incredible bowling innings with 4/17 as Nolan backed up his previous batting efforts making 38.

The side defeated Castlemaine on Thursday to finish second and set up a final clash against Ballarat.

Hamish Mullavey-Clark also had a strong competition taking eight wickets for the week, while being an asset to the batting lineup including a 44-run effort in the opening match against Ballarat.

Mernda childcare permit granted

Jordyn Grubisic
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Mernda childcare permit granted

A new childcare centre is coming to Mernda following a Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, VCAT, decision overturning City of Whittlesea council’s refusal to grant a permit.

The childcare will be located at 22 Schotters Road, Mernda opposite the Mernda train station and will operate Monday to Friday, 6.30am to 6.30pm, for up to 104 children.

Council opposed the development stating there was not a demonstrated need for the facility and that combined with existing and proposed childcare centres, it would result in an oversupply of childcare spaces.

A 38-place childcare centre exists to the south of the site at 2 Schotters Road, Mernda.

Council also submitted the specific site context and needs of the surrounding catchment did not reasonably demonstrate the development would result in community benefit.

Tribunal member Mary-Anne Taranto heard the submissions and decided the development would not ‘prejudice the orderly use and development of land’.

“The site has very favourable locational attributes … I can envisage many synergies and locational benefits arising from the site’s locational attributes,” she said.

City of Whittlesea submitted supply and demand figures forecasting an oversupply between a low of 175 places to a high of 212 places in 2034 and 2023 respectively.

In broader catchments, an oversupply of between 406 places in 2024 and 482 places in 2032 was forecast.

However, JIBA Pty Ltd, the company developing the childcare, stated the centre would contribute to consumer choice in a growth area where there is likely to be market demand.

Ms Taranto agreed with the childcare company’s position and questioned council’s data.

“While an overriding demonstrated need or proposal may in some circumstances outweigh its adverse features, lack of need will rarely if ever be the reason to reject such a proposal,” she said.

“Council’s forecasts use data from 2015 to extrapolate likely future demand.

“There are many variables that will influence the need for childcare services, and these may not be static, such as workforce participation rates and travel patterns.

“Quite aside from being outdated, it is also unclear whether this data captures latent unmet demand that reflects actual consumer preferences and choice within the local and broader community such as demand for casual or part-time care arrangements.

“The closure of existing centres over time and uncertain provision of childcare centres that have planning permission but are yet to be built are other considerations that come to mind, which are not factored into modelling relied upon by council.

“I also envisage that the more centralised location of the proposed centre relative to other existing centres further afield may be a more convenient option for people working in the emerging town centre or for commuters who may not necessarily live within the more localised catchments assessed by the council.

“I conclude that in the circumstances, lack of demonstrated need for a childcare centre on this site does not warrant refusal of a permit.”

The permit was granted to JIBA with conditions including alteration of waste collection hours, acoustic fencing requirements and landscaping restrictions.

Girls shine at Country Week cricket

Jordyn Grubisic
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Girls shine at Country Week cricket

The Gisborne and District Cricket Association, GDCA, submitted junior female cricket teams at North Rivers Junior Country Week from January 2 to 5.

The GDCA entered two under 14 girls’ teams – white and green – with the under 14 white team winning the competition.

Green was able to finish its round-one match while other games were abandoned, losing to Bendigo 10/34 to 5/222.

However, Green’s day two match was abandoned.

White had its first two games abandoned before play resumed January 4 against GDCA Green, winning 3/237 to 10/68.

Despite only playing one full match, White went on to the grand final to defeat Bendigo.

With a steadily climbing run rate including a 44-run partnership, White set Bendigo the task of chasing down their score of 10/105.

Ruby Shinn-Mahony was leading run-scorer with 29 while Megan Brundell made 18.

Impressive bowling and fielding efforts by White left Bendigo 10/98.

White’s Holly Sullivan scored impressive bowling figures with 3/9.

Under 17s

The GDCA also entered an under 17 girls’ team into the Northern Rivers Junior Country Week.

Unlike the under 14 competition, which played one-day matches, the under 17s played T20 matches kicking off the week with two games on Tuesday.

Playing Bendigo first, the GDCA girls lost 8/93 to 10/93 before the second game was abandoned.

On Thursday, the GDCA scored a redeeming win over Bendigo 2/62 to 7/61 before beating Goulburn Murray on Friday, 2/88 to 3/87.

Nikola Cox was leading run-scorer for the week making a total of 86 runs while Emma Niesson was a formidable bowler, taking eight wickets for the week including 4/12 in the first Bendigo game.

Bridget Stute also made the highest run total for the week with 35 in the side’s second game against Goulburn Murray.

GDCA president Simon Ovenden said it all went ‘well as always’.

“We always field pretty competitive teams and so it was quite smooth,” he said.

“The teams are always challenging and they acquitted themselves very well across the tournament, which was excellent.

“It sort of shines a light on the talent that’s available within the GDCA at that junior level.

“I think we’re always very competitive so that’s a credit to the clubs and the way they’re able to grow their junior programs at the individual clubs. It’s good to see.”

Although they had three girls teams participate in the divisions, Ovenden said female participation had stagnated slightly.

“We’re really encouraging clubs to get on board. We want to see clubs putting teams in and we want to see that happening. It’s something we’re working on,” he said.

“We really encourage all our clubs to make sure that they’re reflective of the community. We want to see clubs establish girls’ programs and transition that to senior women’s cricket.

“We are always calling on our clubs to try and do more in the junior girls’ space.”

Ovenden said while it was great to witness the impact of the Matildas soccer team on women’s sport last year, he hoped attention could be brought to female cricket.

“It’s really incumbent on us as an association but also the bigger organisation bodies like Cricket Victoria and Cricket Australia to do more to encourage junior girls to play cricket and I think that’s a learning curve we all need to embrace and apply,” he said.

Ovenden acknowledged the coaches who dedicated their time across the various Junior Country Week programs and the parents, as well as clubs for promoting the GDCA representative programs within their clubs.

Mitchell Shire joins Goulburn Region Tourism board

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Mitchell Shire joins Goulburn Region Tourism board

Mitchell Shire Council will join Greater Shepparton City and Strathbogie Shire councils to establish Goulburn Region Tourism Inc.

All Mitchell Shire councillors, except mayor Louise Bannister, voted for the council to join as a member of the tourism board and to the associated ongoing financial commitments.

Council budgeted $70,000 in the current financial year to support a regional tourism governance structure and it will be required to annually contribute financially a minimum of $75,000 each year.

In 2022, the State Government provided the three councils with $300,000 to form the Goulburn Region Tourism Partnership.

The Goulburn Region, including Mitchell, was prioritised to transition to a Visitor Economy Partnership, due to the current lack of representation by a regional tourism board.

Cr Fiona Stevens said council could not promote the region on its own.

“Those of us that live in the shire or frequent the shire know that we have so much to offer along the lines of tourism,” she said.

“We need to be able to promote them and we need to be able to share them so that we get the economic benefit that comes with selling our place.

“Selling our place, meaning marketing our place, to the broader market so that more people come in to visit us and spend their dollars at the local shops.

“Obviously there’s going to be a lot of work to be done to make us marketable and it’s going to cost a dollar.

“So by forming a partnership we’re all going to be contributing financially and we’re all going to fight the fight to be well represented.

“The bottom line is joining forces [and] contributing financially to make sure we’re well represented and well marketed to get the economic visitation that we require and get the value for the dollar. We need to put Mitchell Shire on the map and this is a really good way to do it.”

A Goulburn Region Destination Management Plan 2024-2029 has been established.

The strategic priorities of the plan are improving and coordinating regional tourism governance, regional product growth, industry capability, and regional branding and marketing.

Cr Rhonda Sanderson said she wanted to ensure an adequate focus was given to Mitchell Shire attractions.

“It has taken us literally decades to get to this point where we are recognised by the State Government and actually received funding,” she said.

“I do have some reservations about the Destination Management Plan. I think there are some gaps as far as Mitchell Shire goes. One really obvious one is the lack of mention of racing – we have two racecourses in Mitchell.

“I hope our uniqueness in Mitchell is acknowledged and our strengths are also issued in various collateral notices produced by this group.”

The plan reported tourism in 2022 generated about two per cent of the Goulburn Valley Region’s total output totalling about $337 million.

The plan aims to attract three million visitors to the region, one million visitors that stay overnight, $500 million total gross revenue, and to be recognised as a regional brand by Visit Victoria.

Mitchell Shire driving offences in focus

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Mitchell Shire driving offences in focus

Photo caption: A Brunswick man had his 1972 Ford Galaxie Las Vegas highway patrol vehicle impounded in Kilmore on January 15 after he was allegedly driving while his licence was cancelled and disqualified. ​

Police across the Mitchell Shire have tackled several driving offences this month and are seeking information on further incidents involving hooning.

A 23-year-old Broadford man was remanded in custody on January 12 for several driving offences including conduct endangering life. His vehicle, a red Holden utility vehicle, is subject to a forfeiture order application which will be decided upon by the court.

On January 15, a Brunswick man, 27, had his vehicle impounded after he was allegedly found to be driving in Kilmore while his licence was cancelled and disqualified.

Police have also stated they are aware of illegal dirt bike activity on Taylors Lane in Wallan.

General duties police and highway patrol units will continue having a highly-visible presence to deter dangerous riding on the roads and in and around Taylors Lane.

Reckless behaviour that puts other road users at risk will not be tolerated, and anyone engaging in this behaviour can expect a swift response from police.

People with any information can contact Wallan Police on 5783 0400, or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Wanted man: Robert McLaren ​

Robert McLaren photo

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Robert McLaren.

The 41-year-old is wanted on warrant in relation to theft, breaching a court order and driving offences.

McLaren is Caucasian in appearance, with a tanned complexion, 182 centimetres tall, of medium build with short brown hair and blue eyes.

McLaren is known to frequent the Shepparton, Broadford, Epping, Bundoora, Heidelberg, and Macleod areas.

Anyone with other information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Whittlesea elite netballer takes on 2024

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Whittlesea elite netballer takes on 2024

Outstanding netball player Tara Watson is preparing for another exciting year, assisted by Whittlesea Physiotherapy and Clinical Pilates’ athlete sponsorship program.

Each year Whittlesea Physiotherapy and Clinical Pilates sponsor local athletes from different sporting backgrounds, helping them access patient-centred physiotherapy treatment, injury prevention, home exercise programs and clinical pilates.

Watson will have a busy schedule ahead of her this year, playing in the championship division for North East Blaze in the Victorian Netball League, receiving a scholarship at the Victorian Institute of Sport, while also in the mix for Victorian state team selection.

The Whittlesea 19-year-old said it would be her third year in the program that would help her ‘stay on track’ with netball.

“I found it a lot more helpful, I have easier access to all the physios and everything with the regular appointments, and I found like beforehand, I wouldn’t go and see a physio as much as I should,” she said.

“It’s really been beneficial having that access and that connection with the people there as well.”

Watson is a centre-court player, a position that requires high stamina and strength.

“There’s a lot of demand for the body, so [the program] helps me flush out any tightness or soreness and helps me keep going,” she said.

While the program supports athletes physically, Watson said there were other benefits.

“I think it definitely helps everyone mentally prepare for the sport … it helps you be confident with your body and know that you’re in shape to perform,” she said.

Waston’s career highlights so far include making the Victorian state team and the Australian under 17 and 19 squads.

Looking forward, Watson hopes to join the Suncorp Super Netball League and take her career to the highest level.

“When I started trialling for the state teams, I decided that [netball] was something I would love to do in the future if I could and something I want to work for,” she said.

Watson said she was grateful for the opportunity provided by the clinic and its staff and recommended it to athletes who were looking for support in their chosen sport.

“They’re just great people, and we should be very grateful as a community to have access to a program like they’re giving out,” she said.

Whittlesea Physiotherapy and Clinical Pilates practice manager Mick Heyfron said the program took care of athletes, from monitoring injuries to tracking their journeys.

“We give them a platform where we do assessments on them as well, and then from those assessments, we’ll ask them where they feel they need support and guidance,” he said.

“That whole 12 months, we monitor their progress, and they sort of keep us updated on where they’re at, how they’re tracking, but we follow their journey and help promote them as well.”

Other athletes to receive sponsorship include Blake Watson, Liam Burns, Emily Wunderlich, Justin Chamber-Jones, Charlie Parks, Jack Wunderlich, Rocki Fraumano and Emily Fitzgerald.

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Police investigate Bylands tramway theft

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Police investigate Bylands tramway theft

Mitchell Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating several copper thefts in the Mitchell area, including one burglary at the Tramway Heritage Centre in Bylands. 

Police officers were told unknown people forced entry into two sheds on the tramways property before leaving the scene with copper wire and brass fittings during the early morning hours on January 16.

The investigation remains ongoing and detectives are working to establish whether the incident was linked to other copper thefts in the area.

Tramway Heritage Centre secretary Graham Jordan said it was ‘frustrating’ to encounter the break-in – it was not the first time the heritage centre had experienced theft.

“We’re a voluntary, non-profit organisation. We don’t get funding, we don’t get government support, so everything we do on our site is either paid for through our membership and donations of members, or the money we raise from being open,” he said. 

Mr Jordan said there was a strong indication the incident was related to previous similar incidents over the past four years.

He said the financial loss due to the thefts had surpassed several hundred thousand dollars over time.

The centre is open two Sundays a month due to the lack of volunteers.

“Unfortunately, our insurance policy does not cover the theft of our copper overhead wire,” he said.

“We have building damage … which we can claim but the damage they’ve done to our buildings is minimal – it’s what they’ve done inside the buildings that is of a concern.”

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au. 

Eagles roost against Alexandra in Seymour District cricket

Jordyn Grubisic
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Eagles roost against Alexandra in Seymour District cricket

With only five games left in the Seymour District Cricket Association, SDCA, season, Eastern Hill remain the team to beat – still undefeated after victory over Alexandra on Saturday.

Alexandra won the toss, electing to bat, getting off to a slow start with 1/8 and then 2/15 before the Redbacks had their biggest partnership with 26.

Eastern Hill’s Matthew Collard took 3/10 for the innings that had the Redbacks at 10/74, off 19.2 overs.

Benjamin Bryant had a strong game for the Eagles with 35 not out while Brayden Speechley scored 22 as their side chased down Alexandra’s score to win the match 3/75, off 14.4 overs.

At Tallarook, the home side defeated Seymour 3/106 to 6/104.

Electing to bowl, Tallarook contained Seymour relatively well early before the visitors had 24 and 32-run partnerships in the middle of the innings.

Managing to slow the run rate down, the ‘Rook’s best bowling efforts came from Xavier Arandt with 2/13.

Tallarook’s Andrew Dundon and Leigh Irving were strong at the bat making 32 and 30 not out respectively, while captain Joshua Rudge had 23.

Rudge said the win was a great outcome for the side.

“Seymour got the win over us earlier in the year so it was great to even the ledger and get some breathing room in second place,” he said.

“We were pretty below our best in the field, which probably cost us 20 runs but it’s pleasing we’re creating so many chances.

“We got back to basics in the last 10 overs of Seymour’s innings which was super important.

“Andy Dundon did a great job up top with the bat and Leigh Irving came in with a strong platform and didn’t miss a beat.”

Seymour captain Brodey Pointon said despite the loss, the side were still in good form.

“We’ve got a bit of work ahead now in the second half of the year to grab back second place, but we’re certainly going okay,” he said.

“Lachy Drummond and Daniel McLarty gave us a solid score to defend but we were probably a little short with a bit of a slow down towards the back end of our innings.

“I think our bowling up front was great. We kept Tallarook’s run rate down but really needed a wicket or two up front to get into their middle order earlier.

“I think the result shows we’re right in the mix and the boys are keen to come back after the break and get a good run on.”

It was a tough contest between Pyalong and Avenel with the home side, Pyalong, going down 7/113 to 2/118.

Pyalong elected to bat but early wickets had the side 4/35 from nine overs.

Captain Jamie Pryor and Daniel Sowden put on a 48-run partnership to give the side a bit of momentum before the fifth wicket, with Sowden and Dermott Clancy pushing hard in the last five overs to get Pyalong to 7/113.

Avenel batsmen had a strong game with Chayse Thomson 46 not out and Duncan Lowis 36, helping to chase down Pyalong’s score.

Anthony Pratt took a wicket in the second over, however a 60-run partnership between Lowis and Thomson gave the side a run on before Pratt took his second wicket.

Pryor said it was a tough day for the side.

“It wasn’t our best day again. We weren’t great in all three facets of the game,” he said.

“We didn’t start well, but our middle order gave us something to defend. We just couldn’t get those breakthrough wickets to swing momentum back our way.

“Not getting the breakthrough with the ball when we need it has been a common theme for much of the season for us.”

The SDCA competition will take a break this weekend before resuming on February 3,

shifting from the T20 format to one-day matches.

Works underway on Epping Road upgrade

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Works underway on Epping Road upgrade

Major civil works to improve six key intersections have begun as part of an Epping Road upgrade, starting with Baltrum Drive in Wollert.

Baltrum Drive has closed in both directions between Epping Road and Matilda Avenue for crews to upgrade existing lanes, kerbs, and medians, build sections of new shared walking and cycling paths, and install drainage pipes and infrastructure services for new traffic lights and street lighting.

Closed until late February, access to Baltrum Drive will be maintained via Pine Park Drive, and Epping Road will remain open in both directions. 

Residents in Epping, Wollert and surrounding areas are encouraged to continue supporting local businesses, as access will be maintained via the Epping Road service road for traffic travelling southbound, while northbound traffic can access the shops via Pine Park Drive.

Access to the recently-opened Linfield Parade from Epping Road will temporarily change to left in and left out for safety and traffic flow.

A short detour will be in place via De Rossi Boulevard.

Travellers should plan their journeys and consider extra time when making their way through the area.

The other five intersections as part of the Epping Road upgrade are Hayston Boulevard, Park Street East, Harvest Home Road East, Pine Park Drive and Lehmanns Road.

Under the works, Hayston Boulevard and Fletcher Street have closed at Epping Road until early February so crews are able to install a new water main.

Access to Hayston Boulevard and Fletcher Street will be through Brush Road or Harvest Home Road and access to private properties and businesses will be always maintained.

Major Road Projects Victoria Program director Adrian Furner thanked the community and drivers for their patience as crews continue to work towards making safer journeys for residents.

Along with the intersection improvements, the Epping Road upgrade is adding extra lanes between Craigieburn Road East in Wollert, and Memorial Avenue in Epping.

Due for completion in 2025, the upgrade will mean safer, more reliable journeys for the 35,000 drivers who travel Epping Road in Melbourne’s north.

More information about the Epping Road upgrade, including its intersection works and traffic changes, is available at bigbuild.vic.gov.au.

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