Published on 06 May 2026
Council is inviting residents to help identify local air pollution hotspots as part of a new air quality monitoring project led by RMIT University.
The Community-Led Air Quality Network Victoria project, funded through the Air Quality Improvement Precincts Grant Program 2025, aims to improve local air quality monitoring and support better decision making across Victoria.
The initiative focuses on communities that are more exposed to air pollution, including those living near major roads, industrial areas and ports.
Through the project, Council will be supported to set up and operate low-cost air quality sensors. This will include community input, sharing knowledge and technical support. The approach builds on successful work in New South Wales through the OPENAIR model, helping councils strengthen their long-term capability to monitor and respond to air quality data.
In Maribyrnong, the project will support the installation of air quality monitoring sensors to provide consistent local data to inform future advocacy, education and action to improve air quality.
Council has already identified several potential monitoring locations with advice from the Maribyrnong Truck Action Group. Residents are now being asked to contribute their local knowledge to help refine these locations.
Visit the interactive map on Your City Your Voice to highlight potential air pollution hotspots and provide feedback on local conditions: Your City Your Voice webpage
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