Guest The Pom Queen Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Despite its reputation as one of the most liveable cities in the world, Melbourne will be anything but if its population continues to soar over the next decade and its infrastructure struggles to keep up with demand. Australia's fastest growing city gains a new resident every five minutes - roughly 280 people a day - and is expected to reach eight million by 2050, according to an interim report released by the Victorian Population Policy Taskforce on Monday. Melbourne will be 'unliveable' if its high immigration and centralised growth continues. 'Without a comprehensive plan, Melbourne is at risk of becoming Australia's most unliveable city within a decade and regional Victoria may not share the prosperity that comes with increased population,' the Coalition's report said. +7 Despite its reputation as one of the best cities in the world, Melbourne will be 'unliveable' in ten years if its population continues to soar and its infrastructure struggles to keep up with demand, a report claims (stock image) +7 Australia's fastest growing city gains a new resident every five minutes – roughly 280 people a day (stock image) +7 It's expected to reach eight million by 2050, according to an interim report released by the Victorian Population Policy Taskforce on Monday (stock image) It is estimated 77 per cent of the state's current 6.1 million population live within Greater Melbourne. But the city will need to implement policies to help shift residents to rural Victoria, the Taskforce's Chairman MP Tim Smith and Vice Chair MP Danny O'Brien said. 'Through the decentralisation of Victoria, from a city state into a state of cities, our whole state can benefit from population growth - particularly in regional and rural Victoria,' the pair wrote. 'Growth and investment in these areas will increase their opportunities for economic activity whilst providing a viable alternative to living in Melbourne.' The Coalition recommended tax concessions for regional businesses and land tax concessions for properties outside the city limits. 'Melburnians have welcomed the concept of decentralisation,' Mr Smith and Mr O'Brien said. From the forums attended, and submissions received, they have told us they are worried by the crime rate, frustrated at traffic congestion, and angered by increased density in middle suburbs.' +7 Report has recommended decentralising the state so the population increase can benefit rural areas (stock image) +7 It could take residents 63 minutes to travel to work by 2030 (stock image) According to data from PricewaterhouseCoopers, the average commute for residents will be 63 minutes by 2030 – compared to 35 minutes in 2011, according to 9News. 'Over the course of a year that is equivalent to roughly 13 and a half full work weeks that is spent by people just getting to and from their place of employment,' PwC Director of Economics and Policy Rob Tyson said. 'It erodes people's quality of life, it hampers businesses which rely on the city's transport networks, and could seriously reduce Melbourne's competitiveness.' The public called for an improved rail system and an airport link to the city to help with decongestion, the report said. +7 The public called for an improved rail system and an airport link to the city to help with decongestion, the report said +7 The city's crime rate has also raised concerns after soaring by 20 percent since 2014 'We heard everywhere across Victoria that investment in faster, more frequent, and more reliable rail services is essential to enable the rebalancing of growth to regional Victoria. It is the most powerful and effective tool for doing so, because it transforms the relationship between regional cities and Melbourne, and opens up new options for where people can live and work,' the report said. The city's crime rate has also raised concerns after soaring by 20 percent since 2014. 'Law and order was the second most frequent topic in submissions received by the Victorian Population Policy Taskforce.' 'These submissions paint a vivid picture of a society that feels threatened by violent crime and frustrated with a government that seems incapable or unwilling to take their concerns seriously and respond to this growing threat to our reputation as a liveable and safe place,' the report read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevsan Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 3 hours ago, The Pom Queen said: It could take residents 63 minutes to travel to work by 2030 Well it took me 75 minutes this morning as usual from Seaford. I did get a free stress ball at parliament station though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 9 minutes ago, kevsan said: Well it took me 75 minutes this morning as usual from Seaford. I did get a free stress ball at parliament station though! That's a good run, do you go up the Monash or East Link? I could do North Melbourne from Thompson Road in around 45 minutes but that was around 4:30 as I worked in ICU coming home was nightmares though and it could take 2-3 hours some days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevsan Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Just now, The Pom Queen said: That's a good run, do you go up the Monash or East Link? I could do North Melbourne from Thompson Road in around 45 minutes but that was around 4:30 as I worked in ICU coming home was nightmares though and it could take 2-3 hours some days thats the train, and the stopping all stations slow train through the loop - i could easily take the 45 min express but i'm happy to take the slower one as the office is 2 minutes from parliament station on collins st. Gave up on the car as the cost of parking was prohibitive rather than the journey time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight7 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 It used to be a 15 minute run to Box Hill for us and now it is at least half an hour, depending what time of day. Worse roads, more road rage, less parking. Just too may people here now and hardly any station parking so it is hard to catch a train, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Park at Laburnum Starlight like I do for the train. Plenty of street parking. I would avoid trying to drive around Box Hill if possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 6 hours ago, kevsan said: thats the train, and the stopping all stations slow train through the loop - i could easily take the 45 min express but i'm happy to take the slower one as the office is 2 minutes from parliament station on collins st. Gave up on the car as the cost of parking was prohibitive rather than the journey time. I know what you mean about parking, I've never really driven in to the city to park before we came down here but wow Brisbane is ridiculous so I bet Sydney and Melbourne are worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevsan Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 if you can get an early bird offer its about $19 a day. If you dont, over 3 hours is about $90... even at $19 plus fuel, $8 for a metro ticket return is a no brainer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itraf Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Good to make sure you don't have to rely on train transport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beffers Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 I have a 40 minute train journey from Upwey to Camberwell. Stress free thus far, apart from me getting on wrong trains! I don't find Melbourne too bad at all, then again, I'm from London, it's all relative!! I also live in a small township at the edge of the metropolitan area so avoid suburbia a lot of the time!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight7 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Went to the city yesterday using train and tram. Going up was good but coming back was dire because a filthy person was coughing germs over all of us and it was very crowded. That was 3 pm and not even the rush hour! When we got back to our station we had a km hike to pick up the car because we couldn't park any closer- outer east burn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bound4Tassie Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Such a shame. Melbourne is a victim of its own success. I love Melbourne. Hopefully the infrastructure can be improved to cope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luisa Cannon Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Melbourne is at risk of becoming “unliveable’’ within a decade while regional Victoria will languish in recession unless a comprehensive plan is developed to encourage more people to live and work outside the city 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Grundy Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Victorians deserve better than being squashed on a train, stuck in traffic for hours and paying more for electricity 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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