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
Category Archives: Media Coverage
Community drives a new bike path – finally!
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 Alphington couldn’t actually get on to […]
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 […]
Coverage of the asbestos problem
https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/alphington-must-wait-for-tesla-town-as-dispute-over-asbestos-cleanup-escalates-20170724-gxhlp9.html
How the developers see Alphington – what’s their plan
A short history of the project, from the point of view of the property developers https://theurbandeveloper.com/articles/yarrabend-breakdown-alphington-paper-mill-development
Apartment marketing paints a picture of the new site
New marketing has been revealed for the north east apartment tower (on the corner of Parkview opposite their sales room). It gives an idea of the facilities, the size of the building and the street facade. What do you think?
Do you love the Orange Wall?
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
09-Mar-09: The Age: Deal on cards as Amcor cuts senior jobs
AMCOR has shelved construction of a $400 million paper mill at Botany in Sydney, fuelling speculation it is about to revive talks with New Zealand billionaire Graeme Hart about merging their separate Australian corrugated and paper businesses. https://www.theage.com.au/business/deal-on-cards-as-amcor-cuts-senior-jobs-20090308-8sfg.html
Developer plans sought public feedback in 2015
21 Jan 2015 – Developer plans for big build at Amcor site to go on display for public feedback
16 Dec 2014 Traffic negotiations bring Amcor development to a standstill
Traffic has always been a huge part of the local concern around the Amcor site Traffic negotiations bring Amcor development to a standstill