Next Social Event
The next social event will be a two course dinner at
C’est Bon French Restaurant
396 Bay Street
on Wednesday 7 July at 7:30 pm.
Make a diary note to visit with your neighbours. More to follow soon!
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
September
- Thu 24, 7pm: BCNA AGM, Sandridge Community Centre (formerly the Trugo Club) just off Tucker Ave in Garden City Reserve
- Sat 3, 9:30-10:30am: Beach Patrol, meeting at Lagoon Pier
- Thu 22, 6:30pm for 7pm start: State Election Candidates' Forum, Sandridge Events Centre, Gate 3, 200/201 Ingles Street
- Sat 17, 9:30-10:30am: Love our Streets, meeting under the Graham Street overpass, Evans Street side
- Sat 7, 9:30-10:30am: Beach Patrol, meeting at Sandridge Beach Lifesaving Club
- Sat 21, 9:30-10:30am: Love our Streets, meeting at Garden City shops (corner Centre Road and Dunstan Parade)
Latest News
You can use the search options at lower right to find specific items.
Sunday, 6 June 2010
Friday, 4 June 2010
2010 Annual General Meeting
2010 BCNA Annual General Meeting
Please note in your diaries:
Thursday 14th October 2010
6:30pm Refreshments: 7:00pm AGM
Sandridge Community Centre and Trugo Club
1 Tucker Ave, Port Melbourne
The AGM is an outstanding opportunity to speak to community leaders about issues of interest to you.
Please note in your diaries:
Thursday 14th October 2010
6:30pm Refreshments: 7:00pm AGM
Sandridge Community Centre and Trugo Club
1 Tucker Ave, Port Melbourne
The AGM is an outstanding opportunity to speak to community leaders about issues of interest to you.
Labels:
BCNA General
Tuesday, 1 June 2010
BCNA Port Environs Submission
BCNA Port Environs Submission
Please find attached the BCNA submission on the Discussion Paper from the Ports and Environs Advisory Committee, and the Discussion Paper issued.
The focus of our BCNA submission is for the Port of Melbourne and adjoining residential communities of Port Melbourne.
Click on the links below to read that documents. Click on the return arrow - top left corner to return to BCNA site from the document.
Covering Letter
Submission
Port Environs Discussion Paper (large pdf 200 + pages)
Please find attached the BCNA submission on the Discussion Paper from the Ports and Environs Advisory Committee, and the Discussion Paper issued.
The focus of our BCNA submission is for the Port of Melbourne and adjoining residential communities of Port Melbourne.
Click on the links below to read that documents. Click on the return arrow - top left corner to return to BCNA site from the document.
Covering Letter
Submission
Port Environs Discussion Paper (large pdf 200 + pages)
Labels:
Port of Melbourne
Sunday, 25 April 2010
BCNA Committee View on the Naming of Princes Pier
BCNA Committee View on the Naming of Princes Pier
Dear BCNA Members
At the Executive Committee meeting last Tuesday, it was decided to respond to a Herald Sun journalist’s request for comment on proposals to rename Princes Pier to Alan Whittaker Pier as follows:
Mr Neil Wilson
Herald Sun
Further to your request for a view on proposed renaming of Princes Pier, the Executive Committee of Beacon Cove Neighbourhood Association (BCNA) discussed the issue last night at a scheduled meeting. The following points summarise the view of the members of the Committee.
• The Beacon Cove community is a group of approximately 1200 families and fronts on to the Bay around Station Pier and Princes Pier.
• There is a lot of history associated with the Pier over the period it has been called Princes Pier. The three major associations that come to mind are:
o Point of embarkation of troops to recent wars and the
subsequent return. Berthing of naval vessels in time of hostilities. (Military)
o Point of disembarkation of migrants initially from Europe after the end of WW II and for decades to follow. (Migration)
o Use as part of the working port of Port Melbourne. (Industrial)
• In general the Committee sees that links to history, like naming, should be retained unless there are overwhelming reasons for change. The name of a location is integral to the history. (BCNA has applied this approach when it argued persuasively to the Victorian Electoral Commission at its reform process a couple of years ago not to remove the old Ward name of Sandridge and replace it with Port Ward in the City of Port Phillip).
• Even if a change was to be contemplated the change should not be based on a narrow focus (even if the historical name could be argued as narrow or inappropriate by some). Consideration of the broad context of the historical significance and of all associations of the site would be necessary to select a new name to replace a name that has existed for many decades.
• In summary, the BCNA Committee
o Does not see a compelling argument at this time, nor a public groundswell,to change the name of Princes Pier
o Could support any call for a wider community debate on the subject
o Could agree with provision of a plaque at the Gatehouse on Princes Pier to commemorate an appropriate individual or event
I hope this makes the Committee members’ view clear to you in preparing your article for the Herald Sun.
As we didn’t have time to conduct a survey of members, the Committee decided that it would answer on its own behalf.
Regards
Trevor Nink
Secretary BCNA
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Princes Pier
Trees and Landscape Update
Trees and Landscape Update
Dear BCNA Members
After many discussions and compromises to protect the landscape at Beacon Cove from being reduced to a stark new estate approach, your committee has reached the following agreement with the Council to make a gradual, phased removal of the Hills Fig trees in The Crescent, Swallow Street and Park Square.
• Tuckeroo Cupaniopsis anacardoiodes was decided as the replacement species for The Crescent from the resident votes received by Council.
• Kanooka Gums Tristaniopsis laurina was decided as the replacement species for Park Square and Swallow Street as they form the existing replacement species within those streets.
• The upgrade program will be conducted in 2 phases with phase 1 tree removal and replacements commencing in July 2010. The second phase of works will only be conducted once the majority of newly planted trees reach a height of 4.5 meters. The height will be checked firstly in 2012 to determine what growth has been achieved. The works have been listed to be completed within 5 years.
• The phasing of works will be noted within the Greening Port Phillip Street Tree Planting Guide 2010 so that it is captured as part of the 5 year implementation plan so that they can remain a priority.
• The upgrade program will follow the set design sent to residents for comment.
• Trees will be maintained for a 24 month period to assist with successful tree establishment. If trees die they will be replaced by the contractor at no cost to council.
• Residents will be encouraged to “Adopt a Tree’ and will receive a free bucket to assist with tree watering.
• Ensure all trees that are planted and removed due to vandalism are replanted. Other methods of preventing vandalism will be explored as required.
• Should a requestor ask that their nature strip fig tree be removed prior to their phase they will be firstly asked to await the timing of replacement in line with the program. If their case becomes insurance related to damage to a property, council will undertake the removal of the tree and replace with the new agrees species. The applicant will need to have provided evidence of damages caused from the tree, before trees are considered for removal.
• Damaged footpaths will be replaced where trees have been removed in phase one. The remaining footpath damages will await the second phase of removal before reconstruction works are conducted to footpaths. Should there be unacceptable trip hazards an asphalt strip will be installed to remove the trip hazard.
• In May 2010 the Greening Port Phillip an Urban Forest Approach 2010 and Greening Port Phillip Planting Guide 2010 will be forwarded to BCNA for comments and feedback.
Regards
Trevor Nink
Secretary BCNA
Dear BCNA Members
After many discussions and compromises to protect the landscape at Beacon Cove from being reduced to a stark new estate approach, your committee has reached the following agreement with the Council to make a gradual, phased removal of the Hills Fig trees in The Crescent, Swallow Street and Park Square.
• Tuckeroo Cupaniopsis anacardoiodes was decided as the replacement species for The Crescent from the resident votes received by Council.
• Kanooka Gums Tristaniopsis laurina was decided as the replacement species for Park Square and Swallow Street as they form the existing replacement species within those streets.
• The upgrade program will be conducted in 2 phases with phase 1 tree removal and replacements commencing in July 2010. The second phase of works will only be conducted once the majority of newly planted trees reach a height of 4.5 meters. The height will be checked firstly in 2012 to determine what growth has been achieved. The works have been listed to be completed within 5 years.
• The phasing of works will be noted within the Greening Port Phillip Street Tree Planting Guide 2010 so that it is captured as part of the 5 year implementation plan so that they can remain a priority.
• The upgrade program will follow the set design sent to residents for comment.
• Trees will be maintained for a 24 month period to assist with successful tree establishment. If trees die they will be replaced by the contractor at no cost to council.
• Residents will be encouraged to “Adopt a Tree’ and will receive a free bucket to assist with tree watering.
• Ensure all trees that are planted and removed due to vandalism are replanted. Other methods of preventing vandalism will be explored as required.
• Should a requestor ask that their nature strip fig tree be removed prior to their phase they will be firstly asked to await the timing of replacement in line with the program. If their case becomes insurance related to damage to a property, council will undertake the removal of the tree and replace with the new agrees species. The applicant will need to have provided evidence of damages caused from the tree, before trees are considered for removal.
• Damaged footpaths will be replaced where trees have been removed in phase one. The remaining footpath damages will await the second phase of removal before reconstruction works are conducted to footpaths. Should there be unacceptable trip hazards an asphalt strip will be installed to remove the trip hazard.
• In May 2010 the Greening Port Phillip an Urban Forest Approach 2010 and Greening Port Phillip Planting Guide 2010 will be forwarded to BCNA for comments and feedback.
Regards
Trevor Nink
Secretary BCNA
Labels:
City of Port Phillip,
Other
Thursday, 18 March 2010
Sandridge Beach Public Web Page and Online Survey
Sandridge Beach Public Toilet
City of Port Phillip Web Page
The CoPP have established a web page which includes an online survey. The web page will be updated throughout the project design to keep the residents informed on the progress of the project.
http://www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/Sandridge_public_toilet.htm
The survey does not take very long so please check out the web page and complete the survey to have you views considered.
City of Port Phillip Web Page
The CoPP have established a web page which includes an online survey. The web page will be updated throughout the project design to keep the residents informed on the progress of the project.
http://www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/Sandridge_public_toilet.htm
The survey does not take very long so please check out the web page and complete the survey to have you views considered.
Labels:
Beaches
Wednesday, 17 March 2010
City of Port Phillip St Kilda Triangle Decision - Beacon Cove Neighbourhood Association & Port People Joint Statement 25 January 2010
Beacon Cove Neighbourhood Association & Port People
Joint Statement 25 January 2010
City of Port Phillip St Kilda Triangle Decision
The City of Port Phillip’s decision to withdraw from the St Kilda Triangle contract on the basis of agreed compensation to the developer, CITA, is acknowledged as a reasonable outcome.
BCNA and PP welcome the certainty that the decision gives to the Community. We do have what we believe are legitimate concerns regarding the financial implications that the compensation may have on budget allocations for Port Melbourne and the City of Port Phillip overall.
The future development of the Triangle site is also of concern as the current elected council has to confront its stated opposition to the previous development proposal but now come up with a good alternative. To leave the area as it is in the longer term is not a reasonable position.
We stress the importance of getting a new proposal right, in order to deliver an outcome that has sound vision, is creditable and has benefit for the whole community and is not only the view of sectional interests.
E. Micallef President of Beacon Cove Neighbourhood Association (BCNA)
A. Pappas President of Port People (PP)
Joint Statement 25 January 2010
City of Port Phillip St Kilda Triangle Decision
The City of Port Phillip’s decision to withdraw from the St Kilda Triangle contract on the basis of agreed compensation to the developer, CITA, is acknowledged as a reasonable outcome.
BCNA and PP welcome the certainty that the decision gives to the Community. We do have what we believe are legitimate concerns regarding the financial implications that the compensation may have on budget allocations for Port Melbourne and the City of Port Phillip overall.
The future development of the Triangle site is also of concern as the current elected council has to confront its stated opposition to the previous development proposal but now come up with a good alternative. To leave the area as it is in the longer term is not a reasonable position.
We stress the importance of getting a new proposal right, in order to deliver an outcome that has sound vision, is creditable and has benefit for the whole community and is not only the view of sectional interests.
E. Micallef President of Beacon Cove Neighbourhood Association (BCNA)
A. Pappas President of Port People (PP)
Labels:
City of Port Phillip
Replacement of Hills Fig Trees in Beacon Cove
BCNA: Replacement of Hills Fig Trees in Beacon Cove
Letter to BCNA Members
Dear BCNA Members,
This note is to offer some guidance in responding to City letters last week on the replacement of Hills Fig trees in certain streets of Beacon Cove. All members are included in our note since the large number of tree changes will impact the overall urban landscape of the neighbourhood.
The City has decided that the actual and potential damage from tree roots necessitates the removal of the well established Hills Figs from Beacon Cove. The Committee attempt to consult with City officers on the alternative of managing the tree canopy and utilising root guards etc has been decided to be uneconomic and the City has taken the issue out of the hands of BCNA. What is left for residents is to influence the new species of trees and the process of when and how gradual the removal and replacement takes place.
The streets affected and subject to current letters are as follows:
Swallow Street
The Crescent
Park Square ( tree changes here will be staged over time, not as indicated in letters that all will be cut out immediately)
In Beacon Vista the trees around the small central park will be removed and replaced shortly (with Manchurian Pears) and all at one time as a result of a petition on damage from directly affected residents.
Your Committee is making the comments below for you to consider in your response to the identification of your preference from the proposed replacement species. You are encouraged to record Comments on the back of your Voting Slip.
• Beacon Cove was developed as a neighbourhood of planned and consistent urban design. This also flowed into the landscape. The survey of residents for the Planning Scheme Amendment overwhelmingly required existing covenants to be translated into planning rules for CoPP to maintain the original design concepts.
• The Hills Fig trees are probably the dominant species in the development and when replaced it would maintain the linkage if there was only one or at a maximum two species introduced into the streetscape. For example you could suggest to the City that you would like the tree selection for your street to be the same as for the other streets.
• If all of the trees identified for removal are taken out at one time there will be a stark reduction in shade and greenery in the community. Staging will help soften the blow. The proposed two year staging by the City appears to be too quick and an alternative can be suggested by all affected residents.
• One alternative is to remove 1 in 3 trees in year 1. Then dependent on how the replacement trees grow (they are initially only 1.5 metres tall), the second stage for the next 1 in 3 trees could take place when the initial replacements have reached a height of say 4.5 metres. Then the third stage could take place when the second replacements have reached the 4.5 metres height.
• If you have a strong desire to keep your Hills Fig tree for a longer time then you should identify this in your answer to the City and they may allocate you to a later stage and not the initial one.
• Any and all replacement trees will need City commitment to maintenance on a regular basis as these trees are on nature strips and common land. If this is done we should not be faced with the situation we are facing now.
We would appreciate any feedback of the responses provided by you to the City.
Sincerely
Eddie Micallef President 0413 127 422
Trevor Nink Secretary 0404 084 283
Letter to BCNA Members
Dear BCNA Members,
This note is to offer some guidance in responding to City letters last week on the replacement of Hills Fig trees in certain streets of Beacon Cove. All members are included in our note since the large number of tree changes will impact the overall urban landscape of the neighbourhood.
The City has decided that the actual and potential damage from tree roots necessitates the removal of the well established Hills Figs from Beacon Cove. The Committee attempt to consult with City officers on the alternative of managing the tree canopy and utilising root guards etc has been decided to be uneconomic and the City has taken the issue out of the hands of BCNA. What is left for residents is to influence the new species of trees and the process of when and how gradual the removal and replacement takes place.
The streets affected and subject to current letters are as follows:
Swallow Street
The Crescent
Park Square ( tree changes here will be staged over time, not as indicated in letters that all will be cut out immediately)
In Beacon Vista the trees around the small central park will be removed and replaced shortly (with Manchurian Pears) and all at one time as a result of a petition on damage from directly affected residents.
Your Committee is making the comments below for you to consider in your response to the identification of your preference from the proposed replacement species. You are encouraged to record Comments on the back of your Voting Slip.
• Beacon Cove was developed as a neighbourhood of planned and consistent urban design. This also flowed into the landscape. The survey of residents for the Planning Scheme Amendment overwhelmingly required existing covenants to be translated into planning rules for CoPP to maintain the original design concepts.
• The Hills Fig trees are probably the dominant species in the development and when replaced it would maintain the linkage if there was only one or at a maximum two species introduced into the streetscape. For example you could suggest to the City that you would like the tree selection for your street to be the same as for the other streets.
• If all of the trees identified for removal are taken out at one time there will be a stark reduction in shade and greenery in the community. Staging will help soften the blow. The proposed two year staging by the City appears to be too quick and an alternative can be suggested by all affected residents.
• One alternative is to remove 1 in 3 trees in year 1. Then dependent on how the replacement trees grow (they are initially only 1.5 metres tall), the second stage for the next 1 in 3 trees could take place when the initial replacements have reached a height of say 4.5 metres. Then the third stage could take place when the second replacements have reached the 4.5 metres height.
• If you have a strong desire to keep your Hills Fig tree for a longer time then you should identify this in your answer to the City and they may allocate you to a later stage and not the initial one.
• Any and all replacement trees will need City commitment to maintenance on a regular basis as these trees are on nature strips and common land. If this is done we should not be faced with the situation we are facing now.
We would appreciate any feedback of the responses provided by you to the City.
Sincerely
Eddie Micallef President 0413 127 422
Trevor Nink Secretary 0404 084 283
Labels:
Other
Friday, 12 February 2010
PoMC Boat Tours
The Port of Melbourne Corporation Boat Tour on Saturday 20 February and Saturday 27 February 2010
Please follow the link to the PoMC website for full details.
Bookings Essential and spaces are limited
http://www.portofmelbourne.com/community/tours.asp
Please follow the link to the PoMC website for full details.
Bookings Essential and spaces are limited
http://www.portofmelbourne.com/community/tours.asp
Labels:
Port of Melbourne
Next Social Event
Beacon Cove Neighbourhood Association
Social Event
So what were you doing in the middle of the week anyway?
Come and share it with your neighbours and friends
Come and share it with your neighbours and friends
When?
Meet after 7:00 pm on Wednesday 3 March 2010. Dinner starts at 7:30 pm.
Where?
Beacon Cove Pizza Restaurant at the railway platform at the terminus of the 109 Light Rail.
Why?
The dinner will allow us to socialise with neighbours and find out more about the current activities in our community.
Menu?
There are two courses, entree and main, with four choices in each course including vegetarian. It is much more than just pizza! Plus fruit and coffee/tea included to close.
Cost?
We have arranged a special and inexpensive $30 p.p. menu - please bring cash to simplify the billing task. Fully licensed cash bar.
How to Book?
Please RSVP by email or phone to Trevor Nink before Friday 26 February at tmnink@bigpond.net.au or 96818283. Space for 30 to 40 people - first to reply will be given priority.
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BCNA Social Events