The 2018 Annual General Meeting for the BCNA will be held at the Sandridge Community Centre and Trugo Club, Garden City Reserve on Thursday 1 November 2018 at 6pm. The meeting will commence at 6:30pm. Reports and the annual financial statement for BCNA will be presented. The election of office bearers will occur.
The Guest Speaker will be Bernadene Voss, Mayor of the City of Port Phillip. A brief report will be provided by The Hon. Martin Foley, MP. Financial members of BCNA will be sent the Agenda and papers in the next few weeks.
Sunday, 23 September 2018
Air Quality Monitoring to Commence
The EPA has agreed to commence air quality monitoring near Station Pier. This arrangement is temporary as the equipment may need to be used for emergency air quality incidents. The commencement of monitoring is in response to a BCNA request to the Minister for the Environment, The Hon. Lily D’Ambrosio, MP and representations to The Hon. Martin Foley, MP.
The BCNA continues to request long term air quality monitoring at Station Pier.
Monitoring at Station Pier in 2016/17 by the Victorian Ports Corporation (VPC) revealed elevated levels of sulphur dioxide comparted to nearby EPA monitoring stations at Footscray and Altona North. Also, the annual average PM2.5 value of 8.4 µg/m3 exceeded the 8.0 µg/m3 level specified in the State Environment Protection Policy (Ambient Air Quality) standard.
The EPA has encouraged academics from Deakin University and the Queensland University of Technology to undertake air quality monitoring projects at Station Pier. The BCNA will provide details once these are finalised.
The BCNA continues to request long term air quality monitoring at Station Pier.
Monitoring at Station Pier in 2016/17 by the Victorian Ports Corporation (VPC) revealed elevated levels of sulphur dioxide comparted to nearby EPA monitoring stations at Footscray and Altona North. Also, the annual average PM2.5 value of 8.4 µg/m3 exceeded the 8.0 µg/m3 level specified in the State Environment Protection Policy (Ambient Air Quality) standard.
The EPA has encouraged academics from Deakin University and the Queensland University of Technology to undertake air quality monitoring projects at Station Pier. The BCNA will provide details once these are finalised.
Monday, 17 September 2018
Election Issues for the BCNA
The BCNA has met with and briefed the known candidates for Albert Park on issues important for this community. They are The Hon. Martin Foley, MP (ALP), Andrew Bond (Liberal) and Ogy Simic (Greens). Other candidates will be contacted once they are known.
Our requests are for a long-term air quality monitoring program at Station Pier; the introduction of low sulphur marine fuel for ships using Station Pier; and the need for the Victorian Government to reinvest in the Waterfront Place precinct. We provided the attached statements to explain our requests on air quality, low sulphur marine fuel and reinvestment in the Waterfront Place precinct.
We encourage members to contact the candidates to support the BCNA position. We will report on each candidate’s commitments on our issues up until the election. The BCNA will also use media opportunities to explain our position.
Our requests are for a long-term air quality monitoring program at Station Pier; the introduction of low sulphur marine fuel for ships using Station Pier; and the need for the Victorian Government to reinvest in the Waterfront Place precinct. We provided the attached statements to explain our requests on air quality, low sulphur marine fuel and reinvestment in the Waterfront Place precinct.
We encourage members to contact the candidates to support the BCNA position. We will report on each candidate’s commitments on our issues up until the election. The BCNA will also use media opportunities to explain our position.
Station Pier Redevelopment Survey
A few weeks ago we highlighted that The Victorian Ports Corporation (Melbourne) (VPCM) is running community workshops to hear community views about the redevelopment of Station Pier and the near area.
They are also seeking community views through a survey. The BCNA encourages all members to complete the short survey which can be found here.
And whilst we're at it, here's a reminder that the final workshop is being held on Wednesday 26 September from 6-8 pm at the Mr Hobson restaurant. Please RSVP by 5pm on Friday 21 September if you can attend. Further details can be found here.
They are also seeking community views through a survey. The BCNA encourages all members to complete the short survey which can be found here.
And whilst we're at it, here's a reminder that the final workshop is being held on Wednesday 26 September from 6-8 pm at the Mr Hobson restaurant. Please RSVP by 5pm on Friday 21 September if you can attend. Further details can be found here.
Piers Festival 2018 - Saturday 6 October
This year’s Piers Festival will be held on Saturday 6th October from 11.30am to 4pm on Station Pier. Please note the change from Princes Pier where it has been held in the past.
The festival brings to life the pivotal role the Pier in Victoria’s growth as a gate-way to diversity of cultures that enrich our community. Further details (and a reminder that you can put on the fridge) can be found here.
Illegal Parking in Beacon Cove
Illegal parking (where the vehicle overstays the permitted time) occurs in streets in Beacon Cove. It is a particular problem for residents near Station Pier.
The BCNA recommends that residents report illegal parking to the City of Port Phillip (CoPP) on 9209 6777 from 7am to 11pm on weekdays and weekends. Follow the prompts to ‘parking enquiries’, ‘parking fines and tickets’, ‘all other enquiries’) to speak to a CoPP officer who will arrange for a Parking Officer to assess the situation. This action will assist the CoPP to develop more accurate records on the extent of the problem. In time, this should lead to better policies to discourage illegal parking.
The BCNA recommends that residents report illegal parking to the City of Port Phillip (CoPP) on 9209 6777 from 7am to 11pm on weekdays and weekends. Follow the prompts to ‘parking enquiries’, ‘parking fines and tickets’, ‘all other enquiries’) to speak to a CoPP officer who will arrange for a Parking Officer to assess the situation. This action will assist the CoPP to develop more accurate records on the extent of the problem. In time, this should lead to better policies to discourage illegal parking.
Tuesday, 11 September 2018
State Election Transport Forum - 13 September
Sorry about the late notice on this - we only just found out ourselves.
This pre-election forum on transport issues will hear from candidates in the forthcoming November state election including:
This pre-election forum on transport issues will hear from candidates in the forthcoming November state election including:
- Martin Foley MP, Albert Park MLA
- Andrew Bond (Liberal candidate for Albert Park) and
- Ogy Simic (Greens candidate for Albert Park).
The forum is an opportunity to put questions to the candidates and hear their answers directly.
It’s a free event but RSVP is recommended. More details are available here.