Category Archives: Local Government

Boiler House announcement in time for the Community meeting with local candidates

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 local candidates, Clare Burns (Labour). That’s […]

Fiona Richardson

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 family and loved ones.

Asbestos discovered on site

In the past few days, fibrous asbestos has been discovered & disturbed on the Chandler Highway Bridge construction site (on the riverfront, outside the AMCOR section). There are reports the contaminated soil isn’t contained, and frankly, it’s been windy. Local residents, especially those near the bridge construction site are very concerned. The residents of Alphington […]

Tree removal

The Alphington Paper Mill site is going to see some important changes today, as the trees along Heidelberg Road are removed. These gums have grown tall and slender alongside the sheer paper mill wall, and their roots rely on the wall for stability. When the wall is removed, the trees would not survive. In preparation […]

City of Yarra Community update

COMMUNITY UPDATES 2015 Latest community updates The information below provides the latest updates to the community about the Amcor redevelopment project. Management of asbestos on site – updated 20 April 2015 Update on community information session held on 12 March 2015 – updated 24 March 2015 Community newsletters Management of asbestos on site – 20 […]

Local Government submissions and documents from 2009

APMAG made many submissions in 2009. Some examples are: 04-Aug-09 Agenda for Presentation of Amcor Taskforce Recommendations 09-03-17-late-agenda-item-sale-of-amcor 09-03-26-presentation 09-01-xx-amcor-site-design-and-development-principles 09-03-20-amcor-taskforce-terms-of-reference 09-04-xx-dpo-schedule-5 08-10-28-submission-to-infrastructure-australia-feasibility-study-for-doncaster-rail-line https://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au 30-Jan-09: Vision for sustainable living showcase on 16-hectare inner-city site Proposed Design and Development Principles for the Amcor Site: Fact Sheet