Kingston Council Update (Foreshore & Bushland)
Reviewing formalized access points to foreshore.
All access beach matting trialling at Mordialloc and Aspendale Lifesaving Clubs
Continuing to map vegetation across all reserves to compliment 2023 habitat hectares assessment.
National Tree day 27th July preparation sites – Chelsea Foreshore and Namatjira Park
LXRA and the Mordialloc Railway precinct
Two invitations
- M.Gault – CEO LXRP for Nina. Meet at T. Richardson’s office?
- Environment Minister’s advisor Oscar Craig to Rosemary.
LXRP have seed banks from Groves Reserve. Not Kingston Council.
Groves Reserve restoration
Plant only Coastal Banksia Woodland species.
4th March 2025 Tim Richardson said “will plant like for like” Will 3 for 1 plants be acted upon?
Seeds to be handed to Council.
LXRP to engage BIOSIS to consult.
Have the removed larger trees had their tree rings counted?
Will SCOPE be removed?
Council Meetings
The former HELLA site in Southern Rd in the airport industrial area. There are approximately 20 Coast Manna Gums under threat. Council are opposed to their removal. The area is planned for subdivision of 30 lots. Send objections to Council.
There was a motion for Grant Applications to be seen by Councilors if requested.
Zoom Meetings
Google Meet 60 minutes free.
Zoom $75 per year for not for profit organizations.
Motion to trial Zoom for 40 minutes (free). Moved RW. Seconded PM-W
Reports from Groups
Green Wedge Coalition
Suburban Rail Loop is on the ‘nose’ with Heatherton residents reporting such things as excessive dust, noise and vibrations affecting their lives. The Liberals are threatening to halt the whole development.
Environment and Open Spaces Advisory Committee
Public toilet strategy.
Climate change community engagement. David Nicklejon to run it in May.
Jonathan Goodman gave a report on Groves Reserve, Rossdale Golf Course and the HELLA site.
Port Phillip Conservation Council
Judy to attend. Concerns over the cliff erosion at McCrae. Jetskis continue to be a safety threat.
Mordialloc Creek Community
Wayne has taken up the subject of the Sauna business with Cr S O’Donnell.
The Grange
Bird walks on the second Saturday of the month.
Free plant give away on May 3rd.
The tennis courts have been cleaned up. Maybe a venue for pickleball.
Kingston Residents Association
Annual General Meeting held. Office bearers elected. Bronwyn – President. Rosemary -Vice President. Michelle – Secretary
Main issues – Rossdale Golf Course, Suburban Rail Loop and Groves Reserve.