Help Shape Bay Street

The City of Port Phillip (Council) is seeking community input on ways to enhance the range of shops, services, dining, and entertainment along Bay Street.

Council is launching a research project to gather insights that will guide potential businesses, landlords, and real estate agents on the best types of tenants, based on local shopping habits. The results will also help shape ongoing efforts to support and strengthen the street’s unique character.

Tap/click on the link here to complete the survey, which closes on Friday, 8 August.

Princes Street Storm Water Drain

Melbourne Water has been undertaking desilting work to clear blockages at the mouth and further upstream.

The BCNA has had long standing concerns about health and appearance issues associated with this drain and has discussed them with representatives from Melbourne Water. The pond at the mouth of the drain is attractive to children as it has the appearance of being safe. However, birds foul the water making it unsafe. The discharge from the drain also conveys a poor image of the area, particularly after heavy rainfall events in the catchment as shown here.

Click/tap here for details of earlier BCNA discussions with Melbourne Water. Increased maintenance, such as more extensive cleaning and shaping to improve water flow, has been considered the best way to improve amenity.

Public Art at Station Pier

The City of Port Phillip has just installed new public artwork at Station Pier. It is located close to Station Pier.  

The sculpture shows a traditional canoe designed by a First Nations artist, Simone Thomson. It reflects the stories of migration and deep cultural connections to place. The work is part of the Migration Public Art Trail initiative led by the Port Melbourne Business Association and funded by a State Government grant. 

The project has been supported and signed off by the Victorian Government’s Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action. Officers from the City of Port Phillip managed the installation. Questions or feedback should be directed to the City of Port Phillip.