The October newsletter for Yarra Council is out – and it lists several important policy projects in their Strategy Update that are wrapping up for the year.. They will go to council in November / December for community input. Check the website for those important to you! Yarra Planning
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Thank you to all those members and residents who attended the AGM to determine what are the important priorities for 2020. We had a good crowd at the Bowls club, with great representation from new residents keen to participate, and long time contributors. It was great to meet so
AGM Save the Date: October 16th 7:30 for the AGM, followed by Drinks & Food If you only spend half an hour catching up on whats going on at the Paper Mill development and Riverfront, this is the night to do it! The APMAG AGM will be on October
The Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) and Alphington Primary School will be hosting an information evening next week to discuss the redevelopment of Alphington Primary on the current site. They will introduce the Architects – Baumgart Clark – and we’ll all have the opportunity to ask questions and provide preliminary
Watch this space for notices about the AGM. It is scheduled for October and will be at the Bowls Club. Drop by, say Hi. Get to know the story. Join in.
After some months we are back on line with the email system and working on the web page update. If you would like to subscribe or not please update your preferences. Join us Are you capable and care about your community?The APMAG team is just a group of volunteers
Construction has started on the new apartment building at the corner of Heidelberg and Parkview Roads. Council has required that the builder access the site from Heidelberg Road. These works and the start of works on construction of the new Mills Boulevard (former Latrobe Avenue) mean that traffic control
At the community meeting on 20th June, APMAG offered to request further information from both Council and Glenvill on a number of issues. These are listed below. A key issue was the collapse of the riverbank and loss of mature trees, but of greater concern was the increased groundwater
Many Alphington locals have noticed and commented on the pathway along the river frontage of the AMCOR site having been closed because a tree has fallen into the river and the path has collapsed. There are two additional trees adjacent to the fallen tree that are have had their
From the very beginning, APMAG had a clear platform to engage in a really useful and constructive way with council and industry players. This was published in 2008, and remains true to this day. 11-03-08-apmag-key-position-papers-update
Along from the Paper Mill site, a 7 storey development on the site of the current ‘home of lights’ light shop is being decided on by the Yarra Council. See the link for details on how to have your say at the decision meeting. https://us11.campaign-archive.com/?u=cd59a042669ed4287fd501029&id=1872a25974
I’m so proud of our community and how, through a little bit of care for a long time, we make our corner of the world better. Some time ago, we won a victory to build better bike connections into the city. But there was a small problem. People in
A fantastic forum tonight to meet the candidates at our AGM this evening. I’m so proud of the way Alphington people care enough to show up! So wonderful.
And we’ve had an exciting announcement in the candidate forum – the state planning minister has committed to clear the way to remove the boiler house! Our hard-working President, Fiona, presented the APMAG position, developed by our wonderful committee, in person to the minister and one of our passionate
I am so sorry and saddened to hear of the passing of Fiona Richardson, our community Member of Parliament, State Minister, and school parent. She has been so important to our community and a great friend of the APMAG team. We all offer our love and support to her
Artist Rone has installed a magnificent art series in the last house standing on 28 Parkview Rd Alphington. The Omega Project is a series of works and installations in a soon-to-be-demolished house. This was an opportunity to re-create elements of a classic mid-century Australian home in its fragile final
A hot topic right now is the provision of community space and facilities in the Paper Mill development. So what’s hot in Community design these days? What do you think of this one, a school and community space in South Melbourne that’s winning awards. South Melbourne Primary School will
What other great ideas are out there for Community centres? There’s one in Ohio geared to fitness fanatics, the musically inclined and the tech-savvy. There’s one in France where each floor caters to a particular age group. One in Sydney has a kitchen to host cooking classes One in
Further debate about the Mill development in the paper last week – What’s your view? Better the devil you know, or would you rather see a residential building that conforms to height restrictions? https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/beauty-or-eyesore-locals-divided-about-doomed-great-wall-of-alphington-20170302-gup4xr.html
Have you discovered the Spiritual Trail in Darebin Park? Goes to show good design is thoughtful, not expensive. It’s been a huge week of community action. I hope you can take a moment to enjoy Alphington today. — at Darebin Parklands .