Fusion has formally lodged two public questions for the upcoming Melton City Council meeting on 22 June 2026. We are using existing institutional mechanisms to put local planning failures and immediate infrastructure bottlenecks directly onto the permanent public record
Official Questions Submitted:
Question 1: The Ferris Road Freeway Overpass Capacity
Background provided to Councillors:
The Ferris Road overpass across the Western Highway connects rapidly growing residential zones in Strathtulloh to local services. During peak commuting hours, this narrow corridor experiences severe vehicle congestion, acting as a direct pinch point for local residents who rely on this link to access employment, schooling, and transport networks. Clearing this immediate bottleneck is a functional necessity for the community.
Public Question:
"What specific timeline or active advocacy plan has Council established with the Department of Transport and Planning to duplicate the Ferris Road overpass across the Western Highway to match vehicle capacity with the region's current traffic volume?"
Question 2: Preventing Future Dormitory Suburbs
Background provided to Councillors:
Traditional outer-suburban planning continues to produce single-use residential developments that lack local amenities or retail infrastructure within reasonable walking distance. This 'dormitory suburb' model forces immediate car dependency onto new residents for trivial daily tasks, heavily contributing to the localized road congestion and infrastructure stress observed across our municipal network.
Public Question:
"What concrete updates or amendments is Council introducing to the Melton Planning Scheme to mandate mixed-use zoning, active transport links, and micro-commercial spaces within all future master-planned residential estates?"