A Blackburn homeowner has vowed to fight the Level Crossing Removal Authority's plan to axe a prized lemon-scented gum in her backyard.A Blackburn homeowner has vowed to fight the Level Crossing Removal Authority's plan to axe a prized lemon-scented gum in her backyard.level crossing removal authority, trees, blackburn

Whitehorse councillors have granted seven more permits for the Level Crossing Removal Authority to chop down trees in Blackburn backyards despite protests.Whitehorse councillors have granted seven more permits for the Level Crossing Removal Authority to chop down trees in Blackburn backyards despite protests.level crossing removal authority, trees, blackburn

The level crossing removal Authority intended to use a narrow strip of land next to the railway tracks in Heatherdale Road only to discover that it was privately owned and negotiations are proceeding with the owners.The level crossing removal Authority intended to use a narrow strip of land next to the railway tracks in Heatherdale Road only to discover that it was privately owned and negotiations are proceeding with the owners.heatherdale railway station, level crossing removal authority

A prominent Blackburn oak tree, believed to be 100 years old, has been ripped out as part of level crossing removal works.A prominent Blackburn oak tree, believed to be 100 years old, has been ripped out as part of level crossing removal works.blackburn, railway crossings, berry, david, blackburn tree preservation society, trees, level crossing removal authority

Cyclists are concerned the negative commentary surrounding the southern alignment of the shared-use bike path through Blackburn is unwarranted and will give them a bad name.Cyclists are concerned the negative commentary surrounding the southern alignment of the shared-use bike path through Blackburn is unwarranted and will give them a bad name.level crossing removal authority, berry, david, cycling, blackburn

Blackburn Road level Crossing was closed for 2 weeks for the rail line to be lowered under Blackburn Road. More than 1,000 piles will be drilled to reinforce the rail corridor which is due to be completed 2017.Blackburn Road level Crossing was closed for 2 weeks. level crossing removal authority, blackburn road, blackburn railway crossing, blackburn railway station

VicRoads has decided that the shared-use path will be located south of the railway line at Blackburn. However Box Hill North's Peter Carter, a former VicRoads traffic engineer, believes his northern alignment is better.VicRoads has decided that the shared-use path will be located south of the railway line at Blackburn. blackburn, level crossing removal authority, cycling, vicroads, carter, peter

An aerial view of the Blackburn Road level crossing removal works.An aerial view of the Blackburn Road level crossing removal works.level crossing removal authority, blackburn road, blackburn railway crossing, blackburn railway station

The fate of backyard trees bordering the rail line boundary in Blackburn may rest in the hands of the residents.The fate of backyard trees bordering the rail line boundary in Blackburn may rest in the hands of the residents.blackburn, level crossing removal authority, trees

The cover and page 105 contain photos of the Mont Albert railway crossing taken by the ABV2 cameraman, technicians and script assistant who were making a TV documentary about the boom gates installed at the crossing. The Mont Albert railway crossing was removed in early 2023 by the Level Crossing Removal Authority (LXRA). The Surrey Hills railway crossing was removed at the same time. Keith Glover of television Channel 2 is at the right of the photo and plays the father in the documentary. His son is played by David Edwards. A soft cover newsletter largely printed in black and white with jade highlights. Pages are numbered 98-111. Multiple black & white photos. Damage (partial ring marks) on pages 100 and 101 probably as a result of a wet cup having been placed on the page.mont albert railway crossing, railway crossings, abv2, victorian railways, keith glover, david edwards, keith taylor