'If that's built, it's basically over': Toll road could ruin park, volunteers say

By Clay Lucas
Updated May 5 2016 - 12:13pm, first published 11:53am
Steve Wilson, president of Friends of Stony Creek with fellow volunteer Stella Blay. The Hyde Street Reserve is behind them.  Photo: Jason South
Steve Wilson, president of Friends of Stony Creek with fellow volunteer Stella Blay. The Hyde Street Reserve is behind them. Photo: Jason South
The interchange for the Western Distributor that will slice through the Hyde Street Reserve.
The interchange for the Western Distributor that will slice through the Hyde Street Reserve.
The Napthine government's proposed East West Link interchange through Royal Park that Daniel Andrews railed against in opposition.
The Napthine government's proposed East West Link interchange through Royal Park that Daniel Andrews railed against in opposition.
The West Gate Bridge, and the Hyde Street Reserve to the right.  Photo: Joe Armao
The West Gate Bridge, and the Hyde Street Reserve to the right. Photo: Joe Armao

The Hyde Street Reserve is not quite an urban paradise, but over the decades the former tip in the shadow of the West Gate has been lovingly rehabilitated by local volunteers who want a riverland park all of Melbourne will appreciate.

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