After a long and drawn out unresolved planning process, the IGA & Spuntino Café site has been sold with a planning permit for a three-storey development of similar height to the existing building, comprising 15 apartments with retail premises on the ground floor. The planning permit is for a layout/design like that which was proposed and displayed previously.
The new owners, the V-Leader Group, are not associated with the previous owners, Key Infrastructure Australia Pty Ltd. The new owners have said they will consult with the community once plans are settled.
This is the web voice of the Beacon Cove Neighbourhood Association, Inc., Port Melbourne, Australia. It provides information on who the association is, our aims and aspirations for our shared community, and information on our activities.
Events for your Diary
October
- Sat 18, 9:30-10:30am: Love our Streets, meeting at North Port tram stop
- Sat 1, 9-10am: Beach Patrol, meeting at Sandridge Beach Life Saving Club
- Mon 10, 11:30am - 2:30pm: Port Melbourne Historic Walking Tour, meet at terminus of the Number 1 Tram on the corner of Victoria Avenue and Beaconsfield Parade
- Sat 15, 9:30-10:30am: Love our Streets, meeting at Port Melb Town Hall
- Sun 23, 10am - 12 noon: A Home Among the Gum Trees guided walk, meet TBA
- Sat 6, 9-10am: Beach Patrol, meeting at Princes Pier
- Sat 13, 9:30-10:30am: Love our Streets, meeting at Edwards Park, corner of Dow & Liardet Streets
- Sun 14, 2-4pm: Walks in Port - The Highlights Tour guided walk, meet at North Port tram stop
- Sun 11, 12-5pm (to be confirmed): Blessing of the Waters Festival, Princes Pier
Latest News
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Wednesday, 4 October 2017
Station Pier Air Quality Monitoring
The BCNA has written to the EPA requesting further air quality monitoring at Station Pier. We are grateful for the work done by the Victorian Ports Corporation Melbourne (VPCM) in 2016/17, but this work was not comprehensive enough to reassure members that air quality meets Australian standards. A second monitoring station on one of the towers would have been necessary to check air quality at heights above the monitoring station on Station Pier.
The Australian Government sets standards for fuel emissions from ships. This is currently at 3.5% sulphur content, but is scheduled to fall to 0.5% from 1 January 2020. The BCNA has written to the Commonwealth Minister for Infrastructure and Transport urging the Australian Government adhere to this timetable.
The Australian Government sets standards for fuel emissions from ships. This is currently at 3.5% sulphur content, but is scheduled to fall to 0.5% from 1 January 2020. The BCNA has written to the Commonwealth Minister for Infrastructure and Transport urging the Australian Government adhere to this timetable.