Re: Flinders Street overpass to go

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Monday, May 20, 2002 1:11 AM

Any person who says there will be minimal impact from removing the Flinders Street flyover is an idiot or they know something I don't.

So what is supposed to happen when the traffic flows on King Street and Flinders Street run into each other??? Does Mr Bracks believe in Immaculate Conception, Virgin Birth and the Easter Bunny?

And what good will it do removing that structure when there are two more behind it between the CBD and the river.

What's wrong with this picture?

Bracks should remove his hand from his dick and go have another look at Flinders Street. In person.

Bob Murphy

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From: southernhealth2001

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Subject: [TramsDownUnder] Flinders Street overpass to go

The following was reported in Saturday's Herald-Sun. An interesting consequence of this project is that the Watersider's will then become a watering hole with tramway views. Brian Weedon It's hideous and it's doomed By ASHLEY GARDINER 18may02 ONE of Melbourne's worst eyesores will be torn down as part of a plan to transform the Yarra's north bank. The removal of the Flinders St overpass across King St will be a key part of a major facelift for the precinct. Premier Steve Bracks said that the cost of removing the 40-year-old flyover -- up to $15 million -- will be met by the private sector. He said the Government would invite developers to submit tenders for a facelift that will connect the CBD with the Yarra. "This will rid the western end of the city of an eyesore," he said. "Our aim is to create a completely rejuvenated north bank, attractive to businesses and the wider community." Removal of the flyover will kickstart what has been dubbed as the "Northbank" project, which aims to transform the area bound by Flinders, King and Spencer streets Southbank-style. But demolition of the ugly viaducts that connect the Flinders St and Spencer St railway stations is not on the agenda, Mr Bracks said. Removal of the overpass, expected to take four months, will begin later next year once the developer is chosen. Mr Bracks said studies had shown that the removal, once completed, would have a minimal impact on traffic flow. The revival of the north bank is part of the Government's $4 billion Yarra Plan.

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