Yarrambat, Plenty and Eden Park are protected by the green wedge.

No high-density development has been approved for this area. I know some residents have been told otherwise. I want to be clear: this area is protected, and I do not support opening it up for high-density development or inappropriate subdivision.

Our community has a character that should be protected: open space, trees, wildlife, horses, rural-residential living and a deep connection to the landscape.

Victoria has strong green wedge protections for areas like this. But we also know there is constant pressure from developers, landbankers and speculators to weaken those protections.

I understand why locals are protective of this area. Once green wedge land is weakened, people rightly worry that it will never be the same again.

The Victorian Government is delivering the Yan Yean Road upgrade because it is an important improvement for this area. That project is about safer roads and better traffic movement. It must not be used as an excuse to push for inappropriate development.

I also want residents on the record.

Do you support keeping Yarrambat, Plenty and Eden Park in the green wedge and standing against any attempt to weaken protections or push inappropriate small-lot subdivision into this area?

Your feedback will help show developers and decision-makers that the community wants these protections defended.

This area is already protected. My job is to stand with locals and make sure those protections are defended.