Ship Visit

Ports Victoria has notified us to say that an offshore tug / supply ship, the Seven Sisters, will be at Station Pier on Monday 21st April for several days. The ship was built in 2008.

Click/tap here for more information about the Seven Sisters.

Update on 1-7 Waterfront Place

Since our earlier report, the BCNA has now been able to study the proposed plans ahead of VCAT’s Compulsory Conference on 30th April. The new owners have proposed modifications to the plans approved by VCAT in 2022. A Compulsory Conference is a mediation process - an opportunity to resolve a matter and avoid the cost of a VCAT Hearing.

Having seen the new design, BCNA supports the intent. However, we promote the allocation of sufficient internal parking for visitors of residents and for the commercial and retail facilities and offices, as there is insufficient parking nearby. We have also highlighted the potential for vehicles exiting the site travelling west along Beach Street to obstruct traffic if attempting to turn right at the break in the median strip to do either a U-turn or to turn into the western entrance to Park Square.

Home Installed CCTV can Assist Police

At our recent meeting with South Melbourne Police we were reminded about a program where homeowners can register their CCTV with police. This can assist police when they are investigating local crime.

The idea is that owners of private CCTV cameras notify police that they have CCTV and that they are willing to be contacted. This does not provide automatic access, but it helps Police to identify locations where CCTV exists for investigative purposes. If they require access to CCTV film, Police will contact the resident and forward them a link where the footage can be securely shared. The owner does not have to agree.

The BCNA encourages homeowners who have CCTV to consider this. Access can only help police in investigating and solving local crime. It does not provide immediate access--there is a right to refuse for each incident. Homeowners who wish to participate should complete this form and email it to South Melbourne police.

Click/tap here for more information about CCTV systems and police.

Public Art in Port Melbourne

The Port Melbourne Yacht Club dinghy shed has provided a canvas for a mural celebrating Port Melbourne's rich immigration history as shown here:

The project was initiated by the Port Melbourne Business Association and funded by the Victorian Government.