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.
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
January
- Sun 3, 9-10am: Beach Patrol, meeting at the Centenary Bridge Pylon between Station Pier and Port Melbourne Yacht Club
- Sun 11, 1-5pm: Blessing of the Waters Festival, Princes Pier
- Sat 17, 9:30-10:30am: Love our Streets, meeting at 109 tram terminus
- Sun 7, 9-10am: Beach Patrol, meeting at Lagoon Pier
- Sat 28 (a week later than normal), 9:30-10:30am: Love our Streets, meeting at Olive's Corner, corner of Bay Street and Liardet Streets
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