Since our last update, BCNA representatives met Heather Cunsolo, councillor for Port Melbourne ward, to discuss site related issues raised by nearby residents. We wanted to reinforce their complaints about excessive light spill (a problem since February), damage to residents’ properties - lawns, gardens and watering systems, traffic, and parking issues and, very loud music played on site during works hours.
BCNA research indicates that the builder ICON has obligations for community safety as well as site safety under the Victorian Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction regulations to address risks to health safety and welfare under its control. Risks brought to ICON’s attention by residents since February do not appear to have been addressed. A meeting is being sought with the builder, to discuss the issues of concern.