BY NATALIE GALLENTI
BRIMBANK Council recently made a concerted effort to clean up one of Brimbank’s most dilapidated streets.
Ridley St in Albion has been a contentious issue among local residents for a number of years and has been the focus of an intensive clean-up effort, including a graffiti removal program trial and footpath maintenance work.
“Brimbank’s Resident Support Program – Graffiti, which was launched in March this year to support resident to enhance the appearance of their local area, was trialled within Ridley St and nearby Albion streets,” Kelly Grigsby, general manager for community wellbeing, said.
“The program has since been expanded to all Brimbank residents and offers vouchers for graffiti removal supplies at no charge, to assist eligible residents to remove graffiti from their private property.”
Ms Grigsby said the council recently followed up on amenity issues residents raised in August last year to help keep the street tidy. She said this included clearing dumped rubbish and overgrown foliage.
She said the council had also addressed the need for some more positive partnerships with key service providers in the area which include Wombat Housing and Women’s Housing Limited.
“There has been strong support for more activities to further strengthen the Ridley St community.
“During 2011, council is planning to hold a community lunch with local service agencies and the Ridley St neighbourhood, to build on community connections in the area.”
