Trent successfully gained Darebin Council backing this week for his proposal to support Supreme Court action being taken against East West Link by three metropolitan Councils.

In a vote that split Councillors four votes to three, Darebin Council will back the legal battle being fought by Moreland, Yarra and Moonee Valley Councils against this environmentally destructive and economically irresponsible toll road.

“Our community wants us to stand up to the State Government on this issue, so I was glad to win support in defending the interests of our residents,” Trent said.

If built, East West Link will have a massive impact on Darebin, pushing more traffic into Alphington, Fairfield and Northcote as trucks and cars exit at Chandler Highway to avoid the tolls.

It will also disrupt vital services along the South Morang train line for up to 5 years during construction, damage Merri Creek and destroy precious public open space and liveability in the inner city, particularly Royal Park.

And of course, it will further perpetuate our fossil-fuel intensive transport mix and its massive $18 billion price-tag will crowd out investment in public transport alternatives for decades to come.

“Only the Greens are unconditionally committed to stopping East West Link – and you can trust us to keep that promise before and after the election.”