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The Carroll Labor Government is supporting communities in Melbournes inner west with a 1 million grants program to benefit neighbourhoods most impacted by heavy vehicle trafficMinister for Ports and Freight Melissa Horne today announced the Better Freight Outcomes Fund a 1 million grants program that will improve the environment and amenity of neighbourhoods in the inner west Established as part of the West Gate Tunnel Truck Bans Act the Fund will provide community grants for projects to improve the environment and amenity of local areas in the inner west and will use the proceeds from penalties issued to trucks that breach notruck zone regulations The fund will commence in 2027 and local communities are encouraged to contribute to its design via a survey to help understand priorities as well as the types of projects that will deliver the greatest benefitsThe Inner West plays a vital role in Victorias freight network given its proximity to the Port of Melbourne and key industrial and logistics hubsA range of Labor initiatives and projects are already helping to reduce the impacts of trucks on local neighbourhoods while keeping freight and goods moving These include the West Gate Tunnel NoTruck Zones and moving more freight from road to rail Last month the Labor Government announced the successful recipients of the 8 million Victorian Freight Decarbonisation CoInvestment Program including Foodbank in Melbournes westThe program assists more than 30 smalltomedium businesses across the state to purchase electric vehicles install charging infrastructure and decarbonisation equipment helping reduce emissions make streets quieter and lower operating costs for businessesSupporting industry to invest in cleaner equipment throughout the supply chain was a key action identified in the Victorian Freight Plan 20252030 Victoria Delivers and to help with cleaner air and quieter streets near and along freight routesThe survey is open until Sunday 1 November 2026To contribute to the Better Freight Outcomes Fund survey visit EngagevicgovauBetterFreightOutcomesQuotes attributable to Minister for Ports and Freight Melissa HorneLabor is working with communities in Melbournes west to deliver cleaner air and quieter streets whilst keeping freight moving keeping our promise to the communityWe have listened to the community about the heavy vehicles impacting neighborhoods and we are delivering that change to keep our streets quieter and healthierQuotes attributable to Member for Footscray Katie HallOnly Labor is getting trucks off our local streets and investing back into local communities
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