Congratulations to Gateway Ward representative, Cr Heather Cunsolo who was elected mayor of the City of Port Phillip during the week. Cr Andrew Bond was elected deputy mayor.
Monday, 14 November 2022
Port of Melbourne Public Boat Tours
The Port of Melbourne (PoM) is again running some boat tours of the port in the coming month. These are a good way to see the workings of the port and include guided commentary from port staff and have been popular with BCNA members in the past.
Tours are currently scheduled for the 27 November (at 10am, 12:30pm, and 2:30pm) and the PoM advises us that they will soon be releasing tickets for 4 December.
The tours run for approximately 90 minutes in groups of 200 people and bookings are required.
For further details and/or to book, go to Port of Melbourne Public Boat Tours.
Monday, 7 November 2022
AGM Reminder
This year’s AGM of the BCNA will be held this Thursday, 10th November, at 6:30pm.
It will be held at the Trugo Club in Garden City Reserve and all financial members and supporters are invited to attend.
The Guest Speaker will be the Hon Martin Foley, the outgoing member for Albert Park and former Health Minister in the Andrews government. Minister Foley has been a consistent and long-term supporter of the BCNA and this will be one of his final appearances before retiring from office.
Also attending will be our Mayor Marcus Pearl with other ward councillors. This represents a great opportunity to discuss any local issues with them.
Reports and the annual Financial Statement for BCNA have already been circulated to members. If you have not received the papers, please contact treasurer@beaconcove.org.au.
Saturday, 5 November 2022
BCNA Community Dinner - 24 November
The Committee of the Beacon Cove Neighbourhood Association is pleased to invite you and friends to our end of year Christmas social event for 2022. This function will be held on:
Thursday 24th November
at
Pier 35
263-329 Lorimer Street, Port Melbourne
6.30 pm for 7 pm
Your Committee has arranged a meal with shared entrees and alternate drops of two main courses (steak and fish) and a vegetarian option (mushroom risotto) for those who let us know in advance. Please advise if you have any other specific dietary requirements. Click here for the menu.
The cost is $60 per person (paid in cash or by card on entry) plus a gold coin gratuity. Drinks are available at bar prices.
Please register your intention to attend by email to Mary Barry at mary.barry@beaconcove.org.au no later than 19 November.
Also note that any booking cancelled later than 21 November, or failure to attend on the night, without prior notice, will incur full payment.
Your Committee is looking forward to welcoming you to the dinner.
Wednesday, 19 October 2022
Farewell to the Spirit
The Spirit of Tasmania will depart from Station Pier for the last time on Saturday 22 Oct at 7:30pm. Join the Port Melbourne community that evening from 6:30pm to wave goodbye to the iconic red and white ships.
Bring your family, with snacks or a picnic dinner, to Port Melbourne Beach (in front of the Beacon Cove roundabout). Remember, no glass on the beach and please keep your dog on a leash or at home for this occasion.
BCNA Annual General Meeting (AGM)
This year’s AGM of the BCNA will be held at 6:30pm on Thursday 10th November at the Trugo Club in Garden City Reserve. All financial members and supporters are cordially invited to attend.
At the meeting, reports and the annual financial statement for the BCNA will be presented and the election of office bearers will be held. The agenda and papers for the meeting will be sent to financial members later this month.
The Guest Speaker will be the Hon Martin Foley, the outgoing member for Albert Park and former Health Minister in the Andrews government. Minister Foley has been a consistent and long-term supporter of the BCNA and our work.
Monday, 10 October 2022
Final Departure of Spirit of Tasmania from Station Pier
TT Lines have announced that the Spirit of Tasmania’s final sailing from Station Pier will be on the evening of Saturday 22 October. All sailings after that will be from their new quay in Corio, Geelong. So look forward to less traffic and fewer lost caravanners around Beacon Cove.
VCAT Decision on 1-7 Waterfront Place
VCAT has released their decision on the developer’s appeal against conditions imposed by the City of Port Phillip's (CoPP) when they granted a permit. The VCAT decision can be accessed here. The decision upholds the developer’s appeal to dismiss the conditions so it is likely the development will proceed with the proposed ten storey design, including the overshadowing issues that were the subject of the appeal. No timeframe has been announced by the developer.
The BCNA has constructively participated over 14 years of design approval, with the design being revised from a 19-storey tower to a 10-storey building with attractive features including setback. The BCNA will monitor status as the CoPP considers options and will continue to support good design principles that maximise residents’ amenity and protect our foreshore.
Gateway Ward: Conversations with Councillors
Councillor Heather Cunsolo, Councillor Peter Martin and Councillor Marcus Pearl of our Gateway Ward are making themselves available for conversations with the community this Saturday.
Date: Saturday 15 October 2022
Time: 10.30 am to 11.15 am
Location: Port Melbourne Town Hall, 333 Bay St, Port Melbourne
You are welcome to bring along any questions you have, on topics that are important to you, and have them answered by your elected representatives. Questions that can't be answered on the day will be responded to in writing after the session.
Attendees can register here or simply turn up on the day.
Soil Sample Testing for Veggie Gardens
From time to time the BCNA has received reports of pockets of contaminated soil in resident’s gardens. Whilst this usually doesn’t cause a problem for normal use, it may impact those who are growing veggies. We have discovered that the EPA has a project which offers free testing of soil samples, with participants receiving individual reports on their gardens and advice from EPA on how to change their gardens so that it is safe for food production. Details about the project, including a link for registration, can be found here.