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Mordialloc Beaumaris Conservation League – Minutes – 10th August 2022

Adrian Hyland Report (Team leader of Bushland & Foreshore)

Care of Bushland coming under National Standards.
Tendering out to bushland management.
Changes to staffing structure will see benefits with foreshore management.
Interesting discussion on ecosystems/ restoration of to improve connectivity.

Green Wedge

The State Government have announced they are going ahead with the Heatherton Train stabling yard. The Move the Train Yard group are continuing their battle

Pompei Development Site

The use of the Pompei sign as a condition of permit is still unresolved. VCAT on August 16th. If still unresolved, the matter will go to a Compulsory Hearing

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Mordialloc Beaumaris Conservation League – Minutes – 13th July 2022

Correspondence

Grange Newsletter. Brad Lewis Report (Adrian Hyland). Port Phillip Conservation Council.

Green Wedge

Green Wedge Coalition met with Greens. Waiting for Planning for Melbourne’s Green Wedge and Agricultural land to be released. It is 12 months overdue.

Pompei Development site

Hearing on July 19th. To determine what the developers will need to do to retain some heritage of the site.

Peter Scullin & Hazel Pierce Reserves

The Rainbow Sculpture has had mixed responses from the community.

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Mordialloc Beaumaris Conservation League – Minutes – 1st June 2022

Brad Lewis Report

  • Dent Paddock. Barbara Dent took them on a tour and suggested the area be given an Aboriginal name with information to include information on the family. Works have begun clearing the area for fencing, then demolition of buildings and then the paths.
    Kingston are asking for opinions on Dog Policy. Hopefully a no dog policy will flow onto similar reserves.
  • Epsom boardwalk demolition has be delayed due to weather. No plan to replace.
  • Elder Street Reserve (Clayton South) trial of seeding native grasses over a hectare.
  • Applying for a DELWP for a Peri Urban grant to employ the Bunurong Land Team.
  • Habitat Hectare survey to commence soon This will help plan the next Biodiversity Strategy.
  • Mentone Life Saving Club – foundations are being done for new boardwalk.
  • Parkdale Yacht Club – carpark and ramp will start next year. There will be 3 formalised car spots but no net gain so within code.
  • Disabled Discrimination Act. Six carparks north of Mordialloc will be worked on to provide better accessibility for all. Vegetation will be lost.
  • Coastal Marine Management Plan has not yet been passed by DELWP.
  • Heights Park (Chelsea Heights) – pre planning is on the cards for an upgrade **** Look out for a walking excursion
  • The Grange. Interpretive audio signs(4) coming soon.
    Penny suggested the Friends Groups get together.

Questions
Vegetation behind the new toilet block at end of pier?
A. Will be a formal garden bed with native vegetation.
Hazel Pierce Rainbow sculpture?
A. Being installed tomorrow. DELWP said no to Baytrail at Parkdale an yes to Hazel Pierce Reserve. No consultation!

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Mordialloc Beaumaris Conservation League – Minutes – 4th May 2022

Brad Lewis Report

Unable to attend due to illness.
Business arising.
The proposed sale of the Bonbeach Indigenous Nursery by Council to make way for a new YCA pavilion. It would be merged with the Carrum Nursery.
Meetings & Hearings…..

Green Wedge

The Suburban Rail Loop Panel Hearing. Rosemary West reported that those who presented against the proposed stabling yard did an excellent job particularly the residents.

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Mordialloc Beaumaris Conservation League – Minutes – 6th April 2022

Guest Speaker – Tristan Smith (Senior Landscape Architect Kingston Council).

Tristan spoke to us about ACTIVE Kingston.
Peter Scullin plans have been passed by Council as is. There was generally positive feedback. In fact there were requests for more built structures. Supplied us with plans.
Future plans – there will be a Master Plan for Peter Scullin & Hazel Pierce Park between the bridge and pier. Plan will be released and we will be able to comment.
Other topics discussed were the positioning of the Electric Vehicle Charging Station in Peter Scullin carpark, palm trees and the use of plants of local provenance plans in future projects, the placement of 1,000 picnic tables around Kingston and the need for BMX trails and appropriate skate parks.

Mentone Life Saving Club

We have copies of images of the cliffs before they were removed (thanks to Stephen and Google). Continue reading »

Mordialloc Beaumaris Conservation League – Minutes – 2nd March 2022

Correspondence

Summer Edition of Kingston Residents Association, Brad Lewis report received.

Kingston Conservation and Environment Coalition

Consumer Affairs have been contacted and KCEC is dormant at the moment and as Stephen is retiring as the Treasurer it was suggested that KCEC funds be transferred to MBCL and the money used for donations to other groups. This is allowable if donating to a similar group and under $10,000 There was no decision made.

Peter Scullin Reserve

Plans have been altered but unavailable. Will ask Tristan Smith Senior Landscape Architect to bring them to the April Meeting.

Mentone Lifesaving Club

Letter to Age/local paper regarding removal of cliff and extension of footprint.

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Mordialloc Beaumaris Conservation League – Minutes – 2nd February 2022

Guest Speaker – Brad Lewis

Brad explained his role as Team Leader of the two branches of Foreshore and Bushland.
Main points –

  • Coastal & Marine Management Plan was endorsed by Council in December. Council has an advocacy role regarding water area (eg water catchment, boating, jet skis).
  • Peter Scullin Reserve. Check out January 31st Council Meeting Minutes. It features in the Enbloc resolutions.
  • Proposed wetlands that were to be created are under review.
  • Eel Race Rd – Habitat hectare survey held every 10 years is underway soon. Remnant vegetation has been found.
  • Dent’s Paddock – Work will commence, once permit has been granted.
  • Aspendale Life Saving Club has been demolished and will be rebuilt before next Summer.
  • Mentone Life Saving Club. Plan to plant 3 plants to every 1 lost.
  • Friends Groups are restarting.

We thanked Brad for his attendance and invited him back on a quarterly basis. He has offered to send us a monthly report.

Peter Scullin Reserve

Plans have been passed. Susannah Kenny Council Officer informed Judy that a Electronic Vehicle charging station is planned for Peter Scullin Reserve Carpark. Concerned about solar panel recycling and Raid Antigen Test packaging waste.

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Mordialloc Beaumaris Conservation League – Minutes – 5th May 2021

Correspondence

Response Letter from Minister R. Wynne’s office regarding the protection of Green Wedge.

Pompei Site.

The developers damaged a Council-managed open drain in an easement at the rear of this site, after notification by a resident a Council engineer is to inspect the drain.
A meeting with Councilor Tim Cochrane is being organized to discuss the future of the site.
Need stakeholder input and support. G.Vines from KCC excellent heritage report on the site should be bought to the attention of T. Cochrane.
DELWP are now landlords of Pompei’s Landing, excluding the former boat shed site.
Plan to contact Mr Pel regarding the blind corner as bikes emerge from under Pompei’s bridge.

Kington City Council Coastal Management Plan.

Refer Council Meeting Minutes 26.4.21 Agenda item 2 regarding toilet facility

Parkdale Yacht Club.

Suggested a letter be sent to DELWP questioning why the plans were passed and voicing our disapproval.

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Mordialloc Beaumaris Conservation League – Minutes – 3rd March 2021

Correspondence

Tony Collins report
KRA notice of AGM March 13 Alan McLean Hall 2pm
Need to fine tune communication between members
Continue to forward on eg Tony Collins report and Mordialloc Creek Community meeting notes

Pompeii Site Development

Amended plans have been submitted and commented on. Back in VCAT’s hands.

The Sporting Globe

Until Council have made a decision on extended hours you can still lodge objections.

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Mordialloc Beaumaris Conservation League – Minutes – 3rd February 2021

Bike Trail

There was concern about the choke point as bike riders emerge from under Nepean Hwy to Pompeii’s landing. Contacted Tony Collins who has maps of area showing the Authority responsible for various areas.

Pompeii Site

VCAT member ruled against developers as there was a lack of amenity such as windows not opening and that noise and vibration issues that needed to be addressed. Amended plans are to be submitted early February.

The Sporting Globe

Objections were sent to Council regarding the application to extend opening hours from 10pm to midnight. Also concerns about large crowds on pavement behaving badly. Purpose of parklets taking up parking places?

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