After a long period of buck passing, inertia and gridlock, delays and disagreements, it seems like there is finally some progress on fixing the riverfront. Yarra Bend council approval for riverfront protection is the next step. Council to respond to Glenvill Glenvill is responsible for ‘handing back’ the area
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Last spring and the spring before, the riverfront faced significant erosion. Can we end the standoff on riverfront rehabilitation before new runoff patterns upset the steep slope of industrial waste soil perched above the riverfront path? When the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) resolved that the riverfront would
The VCAT decision on Glenville’s application to exceed the DPO building heights has been published publicly. This post is going to give you a quick overview of the judgements and why they happened, but the full text is available here: Links to VCAT Ref P1815/2020 & P1816/2020 8 main
APAMG and AFADA have secured public access to the VCAT hearings being held on Zoom regarding the Artisan West and Outer Circle buildings. The enquiry is expected to run until Wednesday the 9th of Feb, starting at 10am each day. Attendees are asked to join 20 minutes prior Zoom
VCAT has published that the hearing of Alphington Developments Pty Ltd v Yarra City Council will be at 10am on Monday January 31st. The Case references are #P1815/2020 and #P1816/2020. The Zoom ID is private, however. It is only shared with people who receive a VCAT email or notice,
Glenvill goes to VCAT this month to argue for a plan – previously rejected by Yarra Council – where every building on the Chandler Highway interface breaks DPO limits. Glenvill’s Planning Application is now scheduled at VCAT, after almost a year of scheduling delay. The proposal is in fact a
Each year, at the APMAG AGM, we give a quick overview of the year, and listen to what the community wants to focus on in the year ahead. We often also host a ‘Meet your representative’ session, to give local elected officials & candidates an opportunity to talk about
The Yarra Council Strategic Plan – including direction and budgets – has been published in draft for comment. Submissions can be made via an online survey here , via email here by mailing to PO Box 168, , Richmond 3121. or at the Council Meeting to adopt the Council
With so many major developments going on, Council approval processes – more able to cope with residential renovations and dual occupancy applications – are not making decisions in a timely manner on major redevelopment applications that actually shape our communities. Unfortunately, if the Council does not make a decision
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
Vic Roads has responded to the asbestos threat with a letter to residents explaining what they are doing about it.
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
Yarra Council newsletter development of the former Amcor site in Alphington (1)
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
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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
Planning Minister Justin Madden has stepped in to fast-track five major projects, sidelining local councils and affected residents. Kate Lahey and Clay Lucas report on what’s at stake. 17-Apr-09: The Age: Yes Minister