Support for ban on trucks in Footscray: Nagel
Thu, Apr 5 2007

2 April 2007

Support for ban on trucks in Footscray: Nagel

Dr Pieter Nagel, Director of Victoria University’s Institute of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (ILSCM) said today that he “supports the ban on heavy trucks from Footscray’s busy shopping centre”.

Whilst he gave the decision his support, he said: “This type of action is very much on a local level. It is an important issue, but a piecemeal approach will not solve Melbourne’s transport problems.”

“The action to ban trucks in Footscray emphasises the urgency for a big picture view to be adopted.”

“It is essential that we look closely at the issue of connectivity across the whole of Melbourne.”

“The Institute’s concept of a ‘National Logistics City’ based in Melbourne’s west is geared to resolve issues like this at a strategic, functional and operational level.”

“It must be recognised that the Port of Melbourne is a major economic driver, and to maintain that position it needs good transport and logistics infrastructure to support it. To ensure this it needs to needs to link to a ‘National Logistics City’ and the potential it offers.”


Dr Pieter Nagel is available for interview
Mobile: 0412 505849

Media Contact: Andy Gash, Snr. Media Officer,
Marketing & Communications Department, Victoria University
Ph: 03-9919 4950; mobile: 0411 255900