West roads upgraded
More than $9 million has been spent maintaining and improving road surfaces across the west. Western Metropolitan MPs Andrew Elsbury and Bernie Finn said key arterial roads – including the West Gate Bridge and roads in St Albans, Altona, Newport and Werribee – had undergone asphalting, waterproofing, sealing and pothole repairs as part of a summer maintenance program.
“These targeted upgrades have occurred on major freight and commuter routes as the safety of road users is our government’s priority,” Mr Finn said. “Summer is an ideal time to carry out these works as the holiday period means significantly less traffic on the road and minimal disruption to the travelling public.”
Gardening lessons
Brimbank residents are being invited to take part in World Environment Day activities this weekend. Brimbank council is hosting a “Home Grown Day” on Saturday at Westvale Community Centre where residents can learn about creating a productive garden. The event runs from 10am-3pm. Lunch will be included and numbers are limited, so bookings are essential. There will also be a community planting day on Sunday at Jones Creek from 10am-12.30pm. Phone 9249 4716 or email environment@brimbank.vic.gov.au for information or to make a booking.
Hoon’s motorcyle nabbed
A hoon has had his motorcycle impounded after being clocked speeding at almost 100km/h above the speed limit in Ravenhall. The Altona man was spotted by officers from the Melton highway patrol travelling at high speed on the Western Highway about 5.20pm on Tuesday. The 37-year-old was clocked travelling at 195km/h in a 100km/h zone. Police arrested the man and impounded his motorbike after he exited the highway at Robinsons Road.
Sons of the West
Brimbank council has thrown its
support behind the Sons of the West campaign, which helps men residing and working in Brimbank to live healthier lives. Brimbank administration chairman
John Watson said the 12-week campaign organised by the Western Bulldogs was a positive step in promoting healthy living in the city. “The program specifically tackles the health challenges faced by men in the west through free health checks, education sessions and men’s health events,” Mr Watson said. The program starts on June 1 and is open to men 18 or older who live or work in the west. Education sessions and health events will be run throughout the program. To sign up, visit www.sonsofthewest.org.au.
School supplies stolen
Police are investigating the theft of landscaping supplies from a school in Sunshine between February 21 and 24. About 50 square metres of turf and a 50-litre drum of glue were taken
from the Hertford Road property
between 4pm on February 21 and 8am on February 24. Crime Stoppers on
1800 333 000
