Members statement – Calder Freeway speed limits

Mr J. BULL — Last Thursday I joined Ian Sutherland of the Calder Action Group to announce that a significant stretch of the Calder Freeway from Keilor to Taylors Lakes has been reinstated to a 100-kilometres-an-hour zone. The decision was made following a series of safety improvements along the freeway as well as a safety review by VicRoads in consultation with Brimbank City Council and Victoria Police. Since the speed limit was reduced from 100-kilometres-an-hour to 80-kilometres-an-hour in 2004, safety improvements have included the removal of centre median openings, the permanent closure of the s Road intersection and the construction of the Kings Road interchange. This decision has clearly been well received with over 3800 people liking it on Facebook, 380 shares and a massive 1000 comments. I would like to acknowledge the significant community campaign leading to this change.