The issue
Melbourne’s Green Wedges are a vital part of our city’s identity. For over half a century, these designated non-urban zones have provided space for conservation, agriculture, tourism, recreation and more - they are the lungs and food bowl of our city and a buffer against unchecked urban sprawl.
We are deeply grateful for the visionary legislation of the 1970s Hamer Government, which safeguarded these green spaces for generations, profoundly shaping the way Melburnians live and connect with the natural environment. Credit must also go to the Bracks Government, which introduced new Green Wedge zones and an Urban Growth Boundary in 2003.
But today, these unique and irreplaceable Green Wedge zones face destruction and fragmentation.
They are under threat from inappropriate development, planning legislation loopholes and increasing pressure to permit urban uses. Each large-scale, inappropriate development paves the way for more devastation of our scenic, rural landscapes, agricultural land, native vegetation, indigenous fauna, wildlife habitat and our rural and cultural heritage.
We cannot afford to lose these valuable assets.
Please sign this petition to call on all levels of government to:
· Stop inappropriate development in Green Wedge areas, including urban-style accommodation, commercial and industrial expansion, the dumping of so-called clean-fill and urban uses such as schools, places of worship and contractors’ depots
· Strengthen and enforce legislation to permanently protect Green Wedge land for future generations
· Close loopholes in planning provisions that allow exploitation of Green Wedge and conservation zones
· Support sustainable land use, such as conservation, agriculture, recreation, and biodiversity protection and open-air recreation
By signing this petition, you are showing your support for stronger protection of our Green Wedges and a commitment to preserving them for future generations. Together, we can keep Melbourne green, liveable, and sustainable.
With sincere thanks from our Green Wedge Protection Groups:
Peninsula Green Wedge Protection Group
Western Port Green Wedge Protection Group
Whittlesea Green Wedge Protection Group
MORE INFORMATION
If you wish to know more about Melbourne’s Green Wedges and how you can help to preserve them, please visit the above links.
WORKING TOGETHER TO KEEP OUR GREEN WEDGES GREEN