Vic Roads has responded to the asbestos threat with a letter to residents explaining what they are doing about it.
https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/alphington-must-wait-for-tesla-town-as-dispute-over-asbestos-cleanup-escalates-20170724-gxhlp9.html
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 short history of the project, from the point of view of the property developers https://theurbandeveloper.com/articles/yarrabend-breakdown-alphington-paper-mill-development
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?
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
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
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 .
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
Yarra Council newsletter development of the former Amcor site in Alphington (1)
APMAG undertook significant community engagement when Yarra Council asked for community feedback, and, combined with other Community groups, lodged a comprehensive and considered response. APMAG_SAFCA_WAR_PTUA Other Submissions are available here
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
21 Jan 2015 – Developer plans for big build at Amcor site to go on display for public feedback
A formal form to apply to join apmag-membership-application
The management of asbestos and contaminated materials on the former Amcor site is governed by strict guidelines set by WorkSafe and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Specifically, Worksafe (the lead State Government agency in enforcing workplace health and safety) is working with the developers to ensure asbestos materials are
yarra-planning-scheme-mixed-use-zone-map 09-04-15-justin-madden-media-release
Early reporting of development news https://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/north/developer-plans-for-big-build-at-amcor-site-to-go-on-display-for-public-feedback/news-story/63e455fe7244719439dbb2397d012765
Traffic has always been a huge part of the local concern around the Amcor site Traffic negotiations bring Amcor development to a standstill
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