Historical information

This letter was distributed by the City of Broadmeadows during planning and infrastructure improvements in Westmeadows. It informed residents of a proposed Rate Construction Scheme under Section 280A of the Local Government Act and invited property owners to a public meeting regarding road paving, drainage works, easements and associated infrastructure improvements.

Significance

This document provides evidence of municipal planning and infrastructure development in Westmeadows during the early 1980s. It illustrates the relationship between local government and residents in the implementation of urban improvement schemes and documents community consultation processes undertaken by the City of Broadmeadows.

Physical description

Typed municipal letter on City Engineer's Department letterhead, addressed to a householder regarding a proposed Rate Construction Scheme in Westmeadows. Single sheet with municipal reference numbers and City Engineer's signature block.

Inscriptions & markings

Front: Hand written notes in ink: RANG 30_8/Lot 63 (Mr.R.Staggard circled in ink)
Back: Yellow label top left: WI-01254
White label top right: WI 2736 (crossed out with blue ink)