The Minister for the Environment has written to The Hon. Martin Foley, Member for Albert Park, informing him that the EPA will request the Victorian Ports Corporation Melbourne (VPCM) to expand its current monitoring program at Station Pier to include an additional monitoring station. The EPA will work with VPCM and the BCNA to determine a suitable location for the station. Information gathered from additional monitoring will assist the EPA to determine what steps may be required to address potential air quality issues.
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 Commonwealth Minister’s office has written to the BCNA to say that they expect all vessels and ships to comply with the new standards from 1 January 2020.
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
July
Sat 20, 9:30-10:30am: Love our Streets, meeting at Garden City shops
August
Sat 3, 9-10am: Beach Patrol, meeting at Princes Pier Sat 17, 9:30-10:30am: Love our Streets, meeting at 109 North Port tram stop
September
Sat 7, 9-10am: Beach Patrol, meeting at Centenary Bridge pylon Sat 21, 9:30-10:30am: Love our Streets, meeting at Port Melbourne Town Hall
August
September
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