Issue of the week
 Save Our Post Office
Australia Post is proposing to relocate its postal services away from the
Franklin St post office to another facility in Church St, Traralgon.
This proposal is currently the subject of a community campaign as the
existing Traralgon Post Office is an iconic Gippsland building and its
central location provides an essential service within easy reach of public
transport.
It is disappointing that Australia Post has failed to consult with the
community before developing these proposals. I’m seeking comments from
concerned residents of the area and will compile a report from the feedback
that I receive to send directly to Australia Post.
Early responses from my survey indicate that residents are passionate about
keeping the historic Post office building in public hands – they are not
interested in another restaurant or bar opening up in the historic
premises.
I will be fighting to make sure that we don’t discard more than 100 years
of local history without any consultation with local residents who have a
great deal of affection for the Traralgon Post Office.
What do you think – send your comments now.
Send your ideas to darren.chester@nationals.org.au
| Linda, Traralgon |
| The Franklin Street Post Office is within easy reach – when you have small children and a pram you want to have everything close making life easier. |
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| Beverley, Traralgon |
| Many elderly people will be unable to walk the extra distance to the Church Street Post Office. |
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| Cheryl, Traralgon |
| The Business Post Office is not large enough to accommodate the demands of both post offices. |
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| Allan, Traralgon |
| Australia Post should be expanding facilities not closing facilities. |
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| Arthur, Traralgon |
| The Post Office in Church Street almost always has a queue a mile long – would this not be exacerbated? |
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| Colin, Tyers |
| The building is a big part of our heritage, has style and customer confidence and its facilities outstrip the Church Street building. |
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| Jeanne, Traralgon |
| This landmark is the only real icon of days gone by – leave it where it is as it is. |
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| Kathleen, Traralgon |
| The Church Street Post Office is too far away from the main shopping centre. |
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| Kay, Glengarry |
| A lot of pensioners and disabled people come down to town by bus and taxi and access the Post Office in Franklin Street. |
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| Ray, Traralgon |
| Last weekend when questioned Kevin Rudd stated ‘the iconic building would remain’ – he did not say Australia Post would occupy the building. |
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