The Minister for the Environment has written to The Hon. Martin Foley, Member for Albert Park, informing him that the EPA will request the Victorian Ports Corporation Melbourne (VPCM) to expand its current monitoring program at Station Pier to include an additional monitoring station. The EPA will work with VPCM and the BCNA to determine a suitable location for the station. Information gathered from additional monitoring will assist the EPA to determine what steps may be required to address potential air quality issues.
The Australian Government sets standards for fuel emissions from ships. This is currently at 3.5% sulphur content, but is scheduled to fall to 0.5% from 1 January 2020. The Commonwealth Minister’s office has written to the BCNA to say that they expect all vessels and ships to comply with the new standards from 1 January 2020.
Tuesday, 20 February 2018
Beacon Cove Seawall Repairs
The City of Port Phillip (CoPP) will commence seawall repairs this week. Certain areas of the seawall require repair to maintain structural integrity.
The work will predominantly be in an area close to Princes Pier. All work is expected to be completed by 31 March 2018, weather permitting. The CoPP will attempt to minimise disruption to use of the boardwalk.
The work will predominantly be in an area close to Princes Pier. All work is expected to be completed by 31 March 2018, weather permitting. The CoPP will attempt to minimise disruption to use of the boardwalk.
Beachpatrol 3207 Free Film Night
On Thursday 15 March, Beachpatrol 3207 has arranged a free showing of a recent documentary on plastic in our oceans around the world. A Plastic Ocean has won many awards for its content and spectacular photography.
There will be a short Q&A session afterwards and tea and coffee is provided.
The venue is the Port Melbourne Town Hall and reservations are required. Door open at 6:15pm and it should be finished by 9pm. More details can be found here.
There will be a short Q&A session afterwards and tea and coffee is provided.
The venue is the Port Melbourne Town Hall and reservations are required. Door open at 6:15pm and it should be finished by 9pm. More details can be found here.
Wednesday, 20 December 2017
BCNA Comments on Draft Fishermans Bend Framework
The BCNA has provided comments on the Draft Fishermans Bend Framework which was released for public comment in October. The Draft Framework provides welcome detail on many aspects, but major concerns remain. These are about the poor decision-making model being used for the project (five organization are involved), the absence of an operational plan, and no agreed budget. Unless addressed the project will continue to proceed in a sub-optimal way. The BCNA submission explains these concerns and can be found here.
BCNA Objects to Development at 10 Narooma Place
There is a proposal (Application Number 773/2017) at 10 Narooma Place to demolish a garage and erect a three-storey dwelling. The BCNA has decided to object to this development because it would substantially change the character of the area. The homes in this area are predominantly two-storey. The BCNA believes the proposal does not comply with the Neighbourhood Character Overlay of the Port Phillip Planning Scheme. If approved, it would establish a precedent for similar proposals across Beacon Cove. The BCNA submission can be found here. The BCNA encourages members to look at the plans and respond directly to Council. This can be done on line at the City of Port Phillip’s website.
2017 BCNA President's Report
For those that weren't at the recent BCNA AGM, you can download the President's review of the year and summary of the current status of local issues here.
Tuesday, 28 November 2017
London Hotel Site Update
You may recall we provided an update in September which mentioned that the City of Port Phillip (CoPP) had approved plans for the London Hotel site.
This decision (CoPP application 1220/2016) included the requirement to meet modifications to the plans, a number of which would reduce the buildings impact on the adjacent apartment blocks and also to reduce the amount of overshadowing of the foreshore.
The developer has decided to challenge the construction permit conditions at VCAT. The hearing for this challenge (P2626/2017) is expected to be in April 2018.
This decision (CoPP application 1220/2016) included the requirement to meet modifications to the plans, a number of which would reduce the buildings impact on the adjacent apartment blocks and also to reduce the amount of overshadowing of the foreshore.
The developer has decided to challenge the construction permit conditions at VCAT. The hearing for this challenge (P2626/2017) is expected to be in April 2018.
Wednesday, 22 November 2017
BCNA AGM Reminder
This is a final reminder for the BCNA AGM which will be held at 6:00 for 6:30pm this Thursday at the Sandridge Community Centre and Trugo Club, Garden City Reserve
The Guest Speaker will be Peter Smith, the new Chief Executive Officer of the City of Port Phillip and brief reports will be provided by The Hon. Martin Foley, MP and Gateway Ward Councillors Bernadene Voss, Marcus Pearl, and Ogy Simic.
The Guest Speaker will be Peter Smith, the new Chief Executive Officer of the City of Port Phillip and brief reports will be provided by The Hon. Martin Foley, MP and Gateway Ward Councillors Bernadene Voss, Marcus Pearl, and Ogy Simic.
Our Latest Newsletter is Out
Volunteers have recently been dropping copies of our newsletter in mailboxes throughout Beacon Cove. It covers a number of topics including:
- Beacon Cove Foodstore Redevelopment
- London Hotel Site
- Update on 1-7 Waterfront Place
- Fishermans Bend development
- Safety on the Promenade
- Princes Street storm water drain