Councils and residents along Melbourne’s Eastern Freeway corridor oppose a proposal to extend the North East Link major construction boundary to eight additional sites. Multiple outlets report that the expanded boundary would move closer to suburban areas, reaching up to some back fences and potentially affecting nearby homes and parkland. The push is described as a change to the limits around where construction can occur, which residents say could increase disruption and reduce the space and amenity currently enjoyed by nearby communities. Local councils are raising concerns and are working with residents who oppose the change, arguing it would have practical impacts on daily life and local environments. The reported opposition centers on the boundary’s effects on residential properties and adjoining open spaces rather than on the broader project itself. No single authority or final decision is cited in the provided summaries, but the reporting indicates a coordinated response from local governments and affected residents aimed at challenging the expansion and seeking revised outcomes.