Community Safety Survey

The City of Port Phillip (Council) is conducting a community safety survey. The Council states: “Community safety is a priority for the City of Port Phillip. It influences how people use and interact with our public places and spaces: the built environment, local amenities, parks, and community facilities. A safer city contributes to positive health, social and economic outcomes for our community.”

The Council wants to hear what the priorities are for community safety, to help inform the development of the new Community Safety Plan. The survey should be completed by 11.59 pm on Sunday, 29 June (that's this coming Sunday).

The BCNA has as an objective to ‘preserve and enhance the quality of life in the area.’ In our view, hoon driving and excessive noise, and crime, detract from the enjoyment of living within the area. For this reason, we strongly encourage members to complete the survey. Click/tap here to access it.

Update on 103 Beach Street (former Beacon Cove Foodstore)

Recently, the City of Port Phillip approved plans for the public realm areas around this  development. The approved plans show design, materials for paved areas and plants to be used in the landscaping. Work has commenced on the plaza area at the front of the building, on the Station Pier side.

The area will be landscaped and transformed to what is depicted here (click/tap here to download):

The area at the rear will be landscaped and include public car parking as shown. The plans show space for a retail area on the ground floor. The entrance to the retail area will be from the front of the building (click/tap here to download).

The BCNA welcomes the progress to date and the development of this site.  We will provide further updates as information becomes available.

Barak Beacon Housing Development - Action on Excessive Light Spill

In response to concerns from nearby residents, the builder, ICON construction, will reduce the floor lighting from the five five tower cranes from 8pm to 5.30am, Monday to Sunday. This will take effect from Friday 13th June. The builder will continue to monitor the lighting to ensure it meets the community’s needs while maintaining safety and security.

The BCNA thanks Councillor Heather Cunsolo and Ms. Nina Taylor MP, for helping to gain this outcome.

No Funding for Acoustic Camera Trial

Unfortunately, the recent Victorian Government Budget contained no funding for an acoustic camera trial with the City of Port Phillip. Ms. Nina Taylor, MP, Member for Albert Park, had sought funding for the trial. This news was discussed at a recent meeting BCNA representatives had with Ms. Taylor. Ms. Taylor said she would explore ways in which a grant might be obtained for a trial.

The BCNA believes that there should be greater use of technology, such as CCTV and acoustic cameras, to deter hoon behaviour. Acoustic cameras are used in several countries and are being progressively introduced in Australia.

Other topics discussed with Ms. Taylor was excessive light spill from the Barak Beacon housing development (see item above), and possible new tram routes into Fishermans Bend.