The BCNA has been seeking a long term, well-designed monitoring program at Station Pier as there are legitimate concerns about air quality.
The Victorian Ports Corporation Melbourne (VPCM) conducted a monitoring program from 2016 to 2018. The most significant finding from the program was that the annual average PM2.5 exceeded the maximum State Environment Protection Policy levels for the two consecutive years that were measured. Exceedance was greater in the second year. Full results are shown here.
In May 2018, the Victorian Government made a commitment to introduce a monitoring program at Station Pier. This is shown in the Air Quality Statement which states (on page 9) that “EPA is working with VicPorts to determine a suitable comprehensive long term program”. Despite several letters to the Minister for the Environment, the BCNA has received no advice about implementation of the Government’s commitment. The BCNA’s request for a monitoring program has been supported by the Hon. Martin Foley MP. Our position was also supported by the City of Port Phillip in a submission to the Victorian Government in June 2018.
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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
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