Events for your Diary

March
  • Sat 16, 9:30-10:30am: Love our Streets, meeting at Edwards Park, corner of Dow & Liardet Streets
  • Thu 21, 6pm: BCNA Community Dinner

  • April
  • Sat 6, 9-10am: Beach Patrol, meeting at Princes Pier
  • Sat 20, 9:30-10:30am: Love our Streets, meeting at 109 tram terminus

  • May
  • Sat 4, 9-10am: Beach Patrol, meeting at Centenary Bridge Pylon between Station Pier and Port Melbourne Yacht Club
  • Sat 18, 9:30-10:30am: Love our Streets, meeting at Olive’s Corner, corner of Bay & Liardet Streets
  • Latest News

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    Sunday 29 April 2018

    City of Port Phillip Council Plan and Budget Drop-in Sessions

    The City of Port Phillip (CoPP) is holding drop-in sessions so that residents can find out more about the revised Council Plan 2017-27, the draft Budget 2018/19, and the draft Sustainable Environment, and Creative and Prosperous City strategies.  More details about these plans are available here.

    A drop-in session will be held in Port Melbourne at the Town Hall Auditorium, 333 Bay Street, Port Melbourne on Tuesday 8 May, 5pm to 7:30pm.

    In addition to the drop-in sessions, they have a survey so you can provide feedback on the proposed amendments to the Council Plan 2017-27 and draft strategies. You can take the survey or make a formal submission at haveyoursay.portphillip.vic.gov.au.  The closing date for submissions is 18 May 2018.

    Wednesday 18 April 2018

    Swallow Street to Promenade Pedestrian Ramp Upgrade

    The City of Port Phillip (CoPP) will be upgrading the pedestrian ramp from the Promenade to Swallow Street. The work includes installation of a wider ramp, levelling and resurfacing of pavement leading to the stairs and reinstatement of adjoining garden beds. A temporary compound for bins will be required which will occupy 3 car spaces in the ‘Loading Zone 8 am to 4 pm Tuesday to Friday’ area at the end of Swallow Street.



    The work is scheduled to commence on Monday 23 April 2018. Further information can be obtained from Helene Agius at CoPP on 9209 6152.

    Panel Hearings on Fishermans Bend

    Planning Panels Victoria is conducting hearings on the proposed Amendment to the Port Phillip Planning Scheme for Fishermans Bend. The BCNA’s views were part of a presentation presented by Rowan Groves, President of Port People, on behalf of South Port Urban Responsible Renewal (SPURR). SPURR represents 49 community groups in the South Melbourne, Port Melbourne and nearby areas.

    The SPURR presentation assessed the adequacy of the proposed Amendment to achieve the Government’s Vision for the area and the objectives for the Amendment. The BCNA and SPURR have consistently argued that the project requires better governance and an agreed budget if the Vision is to be realized. The presentation explained that it is premature to develop the Amendment until all planning for the area has been completed and can be accessed here.

    Friday 6 April 2018

    Trial Ferry Service from Beacon Cove

    Some of you may already know (we only just found out) but the St Kilda Ferry Service has commenced a trial ferry service that calls at Beacon Cove. The trial runs until Sunday 15th April.

    The service departs from the wharf adjacent to the Mr Hobson restaurant and goes to Williamstown and St. Kilda. It can accommodate about 25 passengers per trip.

    More details, including timetable and prices can be found on their website.  The pricing is not altogether clear but one of our members recently had a return trip to Williamstown for $15 (senior/concession).