Wednesday, 10 December 2025
Christmas Message
The President, Committee, and Webmaster of the BCNA wish you all a happy and enjoyable Christmas and a safe and fulfilling New Year.
BCNA Priorities
The BCNA’s current priorities include the redevelopment of the Waterfront Place precinct, hoon driving and vehicle noise, Fishermans Bend, community safety, the Barak Beacon housing redevelopment, and air quality. We provide regular updates on these items.
‘Position papers’ on four of these priorities have now been prepared. They are designed to assist communication with members and external parties. Each paper explains the problem and the BCNA position.
Click/tap below to read the relevant papers:
Improved Air Quality at Station Pier
From December 2023 to December 2024, Ports Victoria ran an air quality monitoring program at Station Pier as explained here.
BCNA thanks Ports Victoria and EPA Victoria for supporting the program, as air quality remains a concern for residents since an earlier 2026-2018 program revealed breaches. This was a period when the Spirit of Tasmania ferries were using Station Pier and the sulphur content in fuel was higher than it is today. In response, the Victorian Government promised a follow up monitoring program in Beacon Cove as explained in an Air Quality Statement.
The results from the recent study show, overall, air quality in the vicinity of Station Pier in 2024 was significantly better than it was when it was previously monitored in 2016-2018 despite there being more cruise ship visits in 2024. Except for annual average PM10, air quality mostly meets Australian/Victorian standards for PM2.5, PM10, SO2 and NO2. Click/tap here for further details.
Wednesday, 19 November 2025
Impact of Development at 1-5 Waterfront Place on Port Melbourne Railway Station
A member recently alerted us to an advertisement concerning the railway station and the development at 1-5 Waterfront Place.
A small portion of land covered by the heritage overlay for the railway station will be affected by the development. It is explained on the Heritage Victoria website. Scroll down to find Port Melbourne Railway Station, 101 Beach Street Port Melbourne (VHR H0983).
The developer of 1-5 Waterfront Place has commissioned a Heritage Impact Assessment.
The advertisement invites submissions on the application up until 25th November. Members are encouraged to read the heritage impact assessment. The BCNA does not plan to make a submission, however if you have concerns, consider a private submission. Instructions on how to prepare and lodge a submission are provided on the Heritage Victoria website.
Volunteer Opportunity – Social Media Coordinator & Monitor
The Beacon Cove Neighbourhood Association (BCNA) is looking for a community-minded volunteer to help us create a presence in social media for younger demographics. While we have a well-established website, we are now keen to share local news, updates and community issues to different demographics via social media - reaching residents of Beacon Cove and surrounding areas, as well as local councils, government, and community partners.
If you have experience setting up and running social media programmes and would like to help strengthen local connection and communication, we’d love to hear from you.
Monday, 10 November 2025
French Frigate at Station Pier - Tuesday 11 Nov
Ports Victoria has confirmed that the French frigate Vendemiaire will be at Station Pier from the 10th to the 14th of November.
The visit of the ship is explained in a press release from the French Embassy.
The ship will be open to the public from 8am - 1pm on Tuesday, 11 November. Some form of ID is required. Closed shoes recommended - no high heels.
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| The Vendemiaire in 2013 - Source: Wikipedia |
Click/tap here for more information about the Vendémiaire.
Update on 103 Beach Street (Formerly the Foodstore Site)
Over the past few months, the BCNA has attempted to contact Luxcon, the developer, to hear about progress. We have been unsuccessful. We know that there are 19 units in the building, and it has underground parking for 42 cars. We understand that around 6 units remain unsold.
The BCNA advocated for part of the ground floor area to be used as mini supermarket. It is shown as ‘retail’ on the endorsed plans. Unfortunately, a supermarket may not be provided. We understand the area may be used for a gym and fitness centre.
To date the City of Port Phillip has not received an application to change the use of the ground floor. Any change of use would be contrary to the endorsed plans and would require an amendment application to make this change.
BCNA Dinner
The final BCNA dinner for the year will be held on Thursday 27th November. Members have been sent details but all local residents are welcome. It’s a great opportunity to socialise with other like-minded persons in a local environment.
If you are not a member of BCNA and would like to attend please contact the Treasurer, Graham Kemp. We can quickly and easily arrange to welcome you.
Port Melbourne Highlights - Guided Walk
On Sunday 14 December, Janet Bolitho, former Mayor of the City of Port Phillip, will be guiding another walk through Port Melbourne and Beacon Cove. This one is entitled "Walks in Port- the Highlights Tour" and will involve Janet taking you through her favorite places and experiences from twenty years of leading Port Melbourne walks.
The walk will run from 2-4pm. To book (on or after 14 November), click/tap here.
Wednesday, 5 November 2025
Our Newsletter is Out
Volunteers are now delivering the latest newsletter to residences. This issue includes news on:
- 1-5 Waterfront Place
- Fishermans Bend development
- The Barak Beacon public housing site in Port Melbourne
- Acoustic camera trial to detect hoon driving
- Report hoon driving and related noise.
- Ports Victoria’s Cruise Shipping Strategy
- BCNA residents’ dinners
- Joining the BCNA
The BCNA thanks Nina Taylor, MP, State Member for Albert Park, for arranging printing and to Kosdown Press for folding the newsletter.
Click/tap here for an electronic version of the newsletter.