Divercity 78 - March April 2015

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new local theatre Ripponlea centenary

market mussel festival 7 - 8 march

The Council contingent at the Pride March were very proud - and colorful too!

Mayor Cr Amanda Stevens

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Music and mussels Saturday 7 - Sunday 8 March 11 am - late South Melbourne Market, Cecil Street The Port Phillip Mussel Festival returns in 2015. Feast on buckets of mussels, street food and other local restaurant fare to the accompaniment of the sounds of Dixieland and New Orleans jazz at this seafood street party.

www.southmelbournemarket. com.au

A summer of festivals and conversation

It’s been a great summer of events across the City of Port Phillip.

January was a busy month with a commemoration for Albert Jacka, VC, MC and Bar; celebrating the City’s multiculturalism at the Piers Festival at Princes Pier; welcoming new citizens with our Australia Day citizenship ceremony in the St Kilda Botanical Gardens and kicking off the St Kilda Festival with the opening of the Yalukit Wilum Ngargee.

The beginning of February saw us marching down Fitzroy Street for Pride March and we finished the festival calendar on a high note with a spectacular St Kilda Festival Sunday.

I hope you were able to drop in to one of the many Council conversation caravans we held across the

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municipality during February to give us your views on the Budget process and Council Plan. We’ve had great feedback both from the caravans and through ‘Have Your Say’ on the Council website, which is open until Monday 9 March.

Council is now collating your suggestions and ideas which will help us form the forthcoming Budget and Council Plan.

We always welcome your ideas and feedback on key decisions and priorities for our community so please visit our website and ‘Have Your Say’.

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contacts

www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/ contact_us.htm Phone: 03 9209 6777 Facsimile: 03 9536 2722 SMS: 0432 005 405 email: assist@portphillip.vic.gov.au

Meet Alex, St Kilda’s new theatre

For more information please visit: www.relayservice.gov.au

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Register your besties

3D holiday entertainment

Pet registrations due Friday 10 April.

Grab your 3D glasses for Swamp Juice, a puppetry extravaganza.

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Please contact ASSIST on 03 9209 6777 if you require a large print version.

Audio recordings of Divercity are available on the City of Port Phillip website and on CD at Port Phillip libraries.

Divercity 78 - March / April 2015 Editor: Greg Day - gday@edunity.com.au Story suggestions are welcome: next deadline 20 March for May/June.

Divercity feedback: divercity@portphillip.vic.gov.au Information included in this magazine is accurate at the time of publishing but may be subject to change.

Underpass makeover

Enchanted lane

Local artists transform skater’s haven in Graham Street.

Inspired by Barcelona, a local lane becomes enchanted for a short time.

The City of Port Phillip respectfully acknowledges the Yalukit Wilam Clan of the Boon Wurrung. We pay our respect to their Elders, both past and present. We acknowledge and uphold their continuing relationship to this land.

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Betsy reports on your thoughts

Tania and Lencia with their registered four legged friends Bill, Mitzi and Carlos.

Earlier this year, you may have noticed a 1957 vintage caravan out and about. Betsy was a conversation caravan crewed by councillors and staff seeking community input into Council’s annual budget and Council Plan. These draft documents will be available for public comment at the end of April.

Track our plan www.portphillip.vic.gov.au

Foreshore access mapped out Council has produced Port Phillip’s first ever list of foreshore accessibility maps. These provide details of disabled parking bays, accessible toilets, level access showers, public transport and other points of interest for those with access needs.

Map your access www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/

accessmap.htm

Ready, steady, write Entries are open for the Port Phillip Writes Seniors Festival Writing Awards 2015. There is no set theme for fictional stories or poems, but factual stories need to be about life in the City of Port Phillip.

Enter before Saturday 22 August www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/

seniors_festival.htm

Have your say in local vote The Victorian Electoral Commission is seeking community input for a representation review of the City of Port Phillip. The review will examine Council’s electoral structure to ensure that voters have equitable representation. Preliminary submissions close Wednesday 11 March; a further round of submissions open in April.

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Renew your furry friend’s registration Annual pet registration renewals are due

by Friday 10 April. Every dog and cat three months of age and over must be registered with Council. Pet registrations are a legal requirement under the Domestic Animals Act 1994. Benefits include registration tags and a lost and found service. Registration fees also

contribute to the provision of dog parks, pounds and shelter facilities, information booklets and animal management staff.

Renew online www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/ pay_animal_rego_renewal.htm Have your animal reference number (ARN) handy.

No need for speed Council is to reduce the speed limit by 10 kph on some streets in the municipality. Lower limits are to be implemented in areas around Argyle and Crimea streets, St Kilda; in the south end of Clarendon Street, South Melbourne; Scott Street in Elwood; and around St Kilda West.

Implementation is expected to occur between May and June 2015 for all areas approved by VicRoads.

Learn your limits www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/ speedlimitchanges.htm

news

Rainbow Tick of approval Home care support helps Marcus and his partner Martin to live independently with their disabilities.

Keeping our city clean

Martin and Marcus feel happy at home with regular Council carer Tim (right).

Council’s Access and Ageing Department has been awarded the Rainbow Tick by Quality Innovation Performance (QIP).

The accreditation, which Gay and Lesbian Health Victoria helped develop, recognises Council’s work in providing a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or intersex.

Over the last 18 months, Council staff used the goal of getting Rainbow Tick accreditation to ensure that all GLBTI

Over the busy summer season, Council has been working hard to keep our streets, parks and beaches clean. There have been more bins, extra clean-ups and a rapid response graffiti van. Please report any dumped rubbish or graffiti to ASSIST on 9209 6777.

Do your bit for neat streets www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/

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people feel welcome, confident and safe to access services.

Council provides services to over 1,500 frail elderly and disabled people to help them remain independent in their homes and the community. Based on eligibility, the services include help with household tasks, assistance with personal care and grooming and other support in the home.

Can we help you too?

Mark Oliver 9209 6592 or Connie Costanzo 9209 6429

Community helps shape the Triangle Council and community have taken a collaborative step closer to a solution for the St Kilda Triangle.

Community participants helped refine parameters for the site last year, exploring opportunities for greater activation, foreshore connectivity and funding options. Participants commended the consultative process undertaken to colaboratively discuss and explore ideas during this stage.

Stay at the Pointy end Register for project updates at www.stkildatriangle.com

Officers are continuing progress towards the next stage, which is expected to include a collaborative workshop to prepare a concept design, draft business case and delivery strategy for the site.

Artist impression of plantings set for Fitzroy Street between Grey and Jackson streets.

Safety improvements in the fast lane As part of Council’s Bike Plan 2011-20 strategy, a new northbound bike lane has been installed on Marine Parade from Point Ormond Road to Shakespeare Grove. Council’s long term objective is to provide a continuous inbound bike lane along the bay between Elwood and Port Melbourne.

Upgraded pocket park ideal for playtime

Fitzroy Street facelift forthcoming

Work on the much anticipated upgrade to the south side of Fitzroy Street is planned to start in the middle of the year. The project will provide greening and lighting improvements between Grey and Jackson streets. Other elements of the upgrade include new palms, planting, feature paving and seating at selected locations, and artwork that will

be installed at the Jackson Street intersection. Fitzroy Street will remain open for business during works and construction activities will be managed to minimise disruptions.

See the plans www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/ fitzroy_upgrade.htm

Thirty for 30? That’s a challenge!

Council has put together a calendar of free activities to help the community meet the Premier’s Active April 30 x 30 challenge, in which all Victorians are encouraged to do at least 30 minutes of activity each day during the month. The program offers a range of activities for all ages

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and abilities, including dance, yoga, strength and personal training, water sports and gentle exercise.

Find an Active April activity for you www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/ active-april.htm

Neville Reserve in Middle Park.

Landscape construction works are now complete at Neville Reserve in Middle Park. This pocket park now has new play equipment, a picnic table setting, bluestone walls, native garden beds and an improved lawn area. It also has ramped paving for accessibility.

Green site gets renewal Council’s enviroehub website has been refreshed to be more informative, engaging and interactive. The site features local sustainability-related events, programs, information about community groups and businesses, and what you can do in your own home to be more sustainable.

Check out what’s fresh www.enviroehub.com.au

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FEATURE

Village turns 100

Ripponlea is celebrating 100 years of village life. With a rich tradition, the village’s many stories will be told by historian Dr Judith Buckrich in an upcoming book to mark the anniversary.

Council has been working with local

Discover your local traders’ association Port Phillip is home to numerous business and industry associations, including groups representing Acland Street, Fitzroy Street, Port Melbourne, Elwood, Albert Park, Middle Park, St Kilda Tourism and Carlisle Street. All these groups are run by dedicated, volunteer business operators who value their local community.

Make contact with business www.portphillipbusiness.com.au

businesses to enhance the ambience of the street, including installation of bike lanes, road resurfacing and upgrades to footpath furniture and plants. Pictured are past and present staff of the Fruit Palace in Ripponlea.

Are you making it locally?

If you are involved in small scale manufacturing, we want to hear about it. Melbourne University and inner city councils have started researching urban manufacturing across inner Melbourne. Whether it’s making clothes, boutique bikes, furniture or advanced electronic equipment, they want to better understand the many small-scale manufacturers who are popping up in all sorts of local spaces.

Share your story vmiller@portphillip.vic.gov.au Virginia Miller

Get on board the business bus The Small Business Bus makes it easier to get information about starting and operating a business. The bus distributes information about business seminars, workshops, programs and time-saving tools. You can also book a one-on-one mentoring session with an industry expert on topics that include marketing, finance, human resources and sales. In 2014 the Small Business Bus visited South Melbourne, Balaclava and Elwood.

The bus is returning to Port Phillip throughout 2015.

Get the bus timetable in our e-news www.portphillipbusiness.com.au

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Palais front-of-house staff at pre-show briefing.

Palais by numbers St Kilda’s Palais Theatre is a vital part of the contemporary music scene which attracts local, interstate and international artists.

The 87 year old heritage listed theatre is owned by the State Government and managed by the Council since 2006.

Due to its age, it now needs urgent repairs and other work to ensure the building complies with today’s standards.

A recent economic impact assessment showed the Palais generates $3.4 million directly and $34 million in visitor spending per annum as well as attracting 21,500 interstate and international visitors. It also supports around 200 full time equivalent jobs, many of which are located within our City.

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Given the importance of the Palais to the local and Victorian economy, Council recently committed up to $7.5 million towards the much needed building work, contingent on a significant State Government contribution.

Prudently investing in key assets which deliver a wide range of community benefits is part of Council’s role and local traders recognise how the Palais contributes to their business. Not only that, it forms a core part of the cultural vitality of Port Phillip.

Follow the Palais’ progress www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/ palais-theatre.htm Over 120 shows annually entertaining over 250,000 patrons Essential Economics 2014

Caravan on the move

It’s more than a rumour.

Peter Foley and the team behin d the successful Caravan Music Club are now also managing the Memo Music Hall behind the St Kilda RSL in Acland Str eet.

Long underused, the Memo Music Hall is a great room for music and cabaret. Watch out for an eclec tic range of mu sic on Friday and Saturday nig hts, plus jazzy Sunday afternoo ns.

Sounds worthy of a memo in the diary.

Stay tuned memomusichall.com.au

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FEATURE

Aleksander Vass with cast of Sexercise in rehearsal at the Alex.

al c o l e v Lo e theatr There are so many reasons to love local theatre, and with great subscription bargains, there are even more reasons to see it live.

Here are some ways to see and save.

Red Stitch Their 2015 season includes Victorian, Australian and world premieres.

2015 subscriptions now available. www.redstitch.net

Theatre Works Flight: A Festival of New Writing is a brand new program of fresh Australian works.

See all four shows in the program for $80 full / $60 concession. www.theatreworks.org.au

Gasworks Moving Parts is Gasworks Arts Park’s main stage subscription season that includes the best contemporary theatre and dance works from across Australia in an intimate venue.

Subscribe for six shows: $150 full / $120 concession; three shows for $75 / $60. www.gasworks.org.au

Alex marks the spot

The local entertainment economy received a boost last month with the opening of the Alex Theatre St Kilda in Fitzroy Street.

Melbourne theatre promoter and National Theatre-trained actor Aleksander Vass has invested $1 million to transform the former George Cinema into three new theatres for live productions, cinema and a multi-use arts hub.

Vass has added a mezzanine level to the largest room to give it a 500 seat capacity to operate alongside a smaller 350 seat theatre and a sprung floor performance and rehearsal space that can seat 250.

With the flexible capacity and fitout, Vass imagines the Alex as a place for new and mid-range shows that can’t risk the costs of CBD commercial theatres.

The variety of spaces also means that the Alex will be suitable for comedy, art installations, exhibitions, festivals and children’s programming.

Vass’ appointment of Richard Fitzgerald, former CEO of Her Majesty’s Theatre Melbourne, as General Manager gives a hint to his strategy. So too is the choice of Sexercise as opening show. A premier musical about relationships and busy lives commissioned with the Alex in mind, this musical was written by Melbourne musician and writer (and sometime St Kilda local) Derek Rowe.

With an impressive cast of experienced musical theatre performers, the first show takes advantage of both the new venue and the thriving Melbourne talent pool to promise a fun night of musical theatre.

After Sexercise, the Alex will be a vibrant new venue for this year’s Comedy Festival and more.

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what’s happening in your city

Your guide to what’s on, in and around your city - www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/events Port Melbourne

South Melbourne

Albert Park

Middle Park

Windsor

health & wellbeing

Thursday 12 March - Sunday 15 March The 2015 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix is on its way. Community information guides and temporary access and parking permits will be distributed to affected local communities in the weeks leading up to the event.

The Ironman Asia-Pacific Championship Triathlon starts with a 3.8 km swim at Frankston, then a 180 km cycle on the Eastlink Tollway and concludes with a 42.4 km run from Frankston to the finish line in Catani Gardens. The St Kilda foreshore will host a health and fitness expo with 2,200 competitors and 40,000 spectators expected.

www.grandprix.com.au 9258 7100

Grow your tree of knowledge Sunday 15 March, 2 pm St Kilda Cemetery, Dandenong Road, St Kilda East

www.ironmanmelbourne.com

Port Phillip BUG fun rides Sunday 15 March and Sunday19 April In March the BUG will explore beautiful Studley Park, including the waterfall and a snack at the boathouse. In April, the ride will head to Williamstown enjoying Westgate Park, the punt and a lunch at a Williamstown café.

Places are límited www.facebook.com/PortPhillipBUG

Women’s ride Sunday 12 April, 9 am Departs from Luna Park As part of The Women’s Ride, local business Bikes at Work is inviting women to join them on a fun and leisurely bike ride. $10 thewomensride.com.au

Join the 300,000 school students who ride, walk, scoot or skate in to school. Last year 3,383 Port Phillip students travelled to their school under their own steam. ride2school.com.au 9209 6274

She Spoke Sunday 12 April, 10 am - 2 pm West Beach Pavilion, St Kilda West Discuss women’s empowerment and everyday bike riding while enjoying breakfast and canapés. Meet others, share stories, be inspired and join the conversation. thewomensride.com.au 9209 6274

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Elwood

Formula 1 information

Men of Iron

Friday 13 March

Balaclava

community

21 - 23 March Finishing in Catani Gardens

Not2Cool to Ride2School

St Kilda

Join the Friends of St Kilda Cemetery horticultural tour and learn about the symbolism of cemetery plantings and visit graves of influential gardeners. Meet at the main gates on Dandenong Road.

Bookings necessary $10 for non-members / free for members 9533 6442

Classes at Carlisle cafe Tuesday evenings Finn Cafe, 124 Carlisle Street, St Kilda Laneway Learning classes are an enjoyable way to learn. A variety of topics - from hobbies to dance to food - are taught by fellow enthusiasts. $14 melbourne.lanewaylearning.com

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arts and entertainment

The Story of Abraham Sunday 15 March, 7.30 pm - 9.15 pm St Kilda-Elsternwick Baptist Church, 9 Pakington Street, St Kilda

Share your Port at War stories

Furies strike a pose and Timor-Leste textiles Wednesday 25 February Wednesday 25 March The Gallery, St Kilda Town Hall

Rabbi Fred Morgan will discuss Abraham, a fascinating figure who is a feature of all three monotheistic religions.

Kate Just’s photographic series The Furies depicts women in self defence poses, a response to media coverage of violence against women.

Wednesday 1 April - Wednesday 22 April A range of textiles from the Covalima district of Timor-Leste will be on display.

Gold coin donation Alan Marr

0407 095 695

www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/the_gallery.htm

Light Up for Sacred Heart Thursday 19 March, 7 pm Encore, St Kilda Sea Baths The annual Light Up a Life cocktail party raises funds for Sacred Heart Mission’s Women’s House. Everyone is invited to enjoy a fun night out for a very worthy cause. $125 www.sacredheartmission.org 8534 4140

Cultural Carlisle Sunday 22 March, 10.30 am Carlisle Street, St Kilda Celebrate cultural diversity at the Carlisle Street party. Enjoy music and dancing, and spoil your tastebuds with exotic food. www.portphillip.vic.gov.au

The Triangle: past, present and future Tuesday 21 April, 6.30 pm Community Room, St Kilda Library, 150 Carlisle Street St Kilda Historical Society president Peter Johnson will present The Eternal Triangle, a discussion on the history of the St Kilda Triangle and debates surrounding its future. secretary@stkildahistory.org.au

Wednesday 22 April, 10.30 am Port Melbourne Town Hall Port Melbourne Historical and Preservation Society want your stories. They’re trawling war records, shipping logs and the Port Melbourne Standard to uncover the full picture of Port at war. Now they want local stories of battles won, lives lost and friends made on foreign soil, and memories of the daily hardship of the home-front when loved ones were far away.

www.facebook.com/

portmelbfirstworldwar100

Volunteer management made easy Wednesday 22 April, 5.30 pm - 8.00 pm Council is hosting a free information session on managing volunteers at your event. The seminar is designed for any event type, including community, school fair, sporting club or local trader events. dsneddon@portphillip.vic.gov.au

Prized Art Friday 27 February - Sunday 3 May Linden, 26 Acland Street, St Kilda The Linden Art Prize aims to nurture a new generation of Victorian visual artists.

The winner will be featured in a Meet the Artist event on Tuesday 10 March (6.30 pm - 7.30 pm $11). www.lindenarts.org

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WHAT ’ S HAPPENING IN YOUR CITY

Port Melbourne

South Melbourne

Albert Park

Middle Park

Windsor

St Kilda

Balaclava

Elwood

arts and entertainment

Art in the park

Passage, Cornelia Konrads.

Saturday 11 April - Sunday 12 April From Nature will see Gasworks Arts Park taken over by living organic art. Artists have been asked to imagine what the park would look like if it became self-expressive, so the Arts Park will be filled with sculptures they make from leaves, twigs, moss and stone.

Audiences are invited to watch as they are assembled. Accompanying the sculptures will be photographs of Cornelia Konrads’ eerie installations and Andrew Rodgers’ large-scale land art. www.gasworks.org.au

Pop Art Food Wednesday 11 March and Thursday 12 March, 6.30 pm - 9.30 pm The Jewish Museum, 26 Alma Road, St Kilda The Jewish Museum is hosting an Andy Warhol inspired dining experience in partnership with the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival. Includes a guided tour of the Warhol exhibitions. $75 www.melbournefoodandwine.com.au

3D school holiday fun Monday 30 March, 3 pm and Tuesday 31 March, 11 am and 2 pm Gasworks Arts Park, 21 Graham Street, Albert Park Using shadow puppetry and 3D glasses, Swamp Juice takes audiences on a strange adventure.

This immersive and playful production is the feature of Gasworks’ Kids Holiday Program. $18 www.gasworks.org.au 9699 3253

environment

Elwood canal clean up Sundays 15 March and 19 April, 10 am Help prevent litter getting into the bay. Meet at the grassy banks beside the Glenhuntly Road bridge. Bring gloves and a couple of bags.

Elwood 3184 Beach Patrol Saturdays 28 March and 18 April, 9am Check the website for beach patrols at other beaches. www.beachpatrol.com.au

Bush Tucker Tuesday 24 March, 6.30 pm - 8.30 pm Port Phillip EcoCentre Learn to identify local edible native plants and enjoy a meal with Auntie Carolyn Briggs from the Boon Wurrung Foundation.

Drums of War Sunday 22 March, 2.30 pm South Melbourne Town Hall In recognition of the ANZAC centenary, the South Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will present a music program that includes Holst’s Mars, the Bringer of War and Coates’ The Dam Busters March. $20/$15; children under 12 free www.smso.org.au 12

$45/$30 Bookings essential www.ecocentre.com

Cool Critters Saturday 18 April, 1 pm - 2.30 pm Port Phillip EcoCentre Learn about our wild neighbours: furry, feathered, finned and photosynthetic.

Bring the family. $10/$5 www.ecocentre.com 9534 0670

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commu n i t y

Underpass gets a makeover Over 30 pieces of art have brightened the Graham Street underpass in Port Melbourne as part of a project aimed at reducing graffiti. Eight local artists worked with young people to produce these artworks, to build a sense of pride in and ownership of the space.

Council worked in partnership with the St Kilda Police and Citizens Youth Club (St Kilda PCYC) to organise the art. The St Kilda PCYC provides activities for young people at the Graham Street Skate Park on Mondays and Thursdays 4 pm - 7 pm until the end of March (after that, only on Mondays).

Skaters at school holiday clinic hosted by champion skater Renton Miller in January.

Council grant grows garden project

Powering an interest in arts Gasworks Arts Park is seeking applications for the July to December Generator program for local young people. Benefits include a behindthe-scenes facilities tour, tickets and opportunities to meet artists featured in Gasworks productions.

Apply online before Thursday 30 April www.gasworks.org.au/generator

Support for skills development

A group of neighbours in Middle Park has set up the Hambleton Street Community Garden with the assistance of a Small Poppy Neighbourhood Grant from Council. ‘The garden has brought people together and strengthened our community. People often stop to chat about it, and we are getting to know each other more,’ said local resident Sarah.

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New Small Poppy Village Grants are also available for projects that promote participation and help to establish vibrant places in our community.

Grant your ideas an opportunity 9209 6838 smallpoppy@portphillip.vic.gov.au www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/ smallpoppy neighbourhood grants

Turn greaT ideas for your ‘Hood or village inTo realiTy

The Port Melbourne and ElwoodSt Kilda Neighbourhood Learning Centres are hosting a free one-on-one coaching and skills development service, Discover Yourself. This service works with people who face multiple barriers to learning and employment.

Get started with an initial chat Karen Manwaring 0476 043 432 project@pmnc.org.au

Small Poppy Grants are now available smallpoppy@portphillip.vic.gov.au 03 9209 6838 www.portphillip.vic.gov.au

Revised planning scheme helps protect against flooding Community comment is invited on a revised planning scheme for localities with a higher risk of flooding.

Council is revising planning controls to help protect localities that have the potential to experience overland flooding in a severe storm event.

Following revised flood modelling by Melbourne Water and Council using new technology and updated data, areas covered by the 15 year old Special Building Overlay (SBO) are set to change.

The SBO does not prevent further development; rather it aims to reduce the risk and impacts of overland flooding by ensuring new development is appropriately sited and designed, which includes raising the floor level of new buildings.

The changes to planning controls will take effect through Amendment C111 to the Port Phillip Planning Scheme. All owners of properties included in the revised SBO are being notified by mail and anyone can make a written submission up until Wednesday 8 April.

with appropriate agencies to improve flood prevention, response, recovery and mitigation.

More about Amendment C111 www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/ amendment-c111.htm Aaron Hewett 9209 6237

Across the municipality, Council is seeking to reduce flood risk with ongoing maintenance and upgrades to the drainage network. Council is also working

How flood ready are you?

The recently built Elwood apartments on Barkly Street beside the canal are raised one metre above ground level.

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Get tips on how to prepare for a flood, as well as what to do during and after. www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/ be-prepared.htm

Cr Amanda Stevens Mayor Albert Park

mayor@portphillip.vic.gov.au Mobile 0481 034 029

Cr Bernadene Voss Deputy Mayor Sandridge

Adventures in the enchanted lane The laneway between Inverleith Court and Little Jackson Lane is being magically yet fleetingly transformed by a temporary exhibition. Inspired by Enid Blyton and with a little help from St Kilda Primary students, resident Jessica Wilde is creating a recycled, sustainable

Door-to-door transport Volunteer drivers are needed to help extend a vital door-to door transport service for the elderly.

South Port Day Links (SPDL) has been helping people get around Port Melbourne and South Melbourne for over 25 years. It is trialling an extension of the service to residents of St Kilda, Elwood, Ripponlea and St Kilda East until Easter. SPDL needs volunteer drivers who can assist for four hours per week.

Volunteer to drive

bvoss@portphillip.vic.gov.au Mobile 0413 246 704

Cr Vanessa Huxley Jessica Wilde

wonderland out of bottles, shopping bags and solar-powered fairy lights.

Launching Sunday 22 March Search ‘Waste Not Want Not Recycling Laneway Art Project’ on Facebook.

Good news for youngsters After receiving feedback from over 1,000 community members, Council has endorsed two policies for informing youth services. The policies - Youth Commitment 2014-19 (for ages 12-25) and Middle Years Commitment 2014-19 (for ages 8-11) - can be viewed online.

Download the lowdown www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/ youth-development-strategy.htm

Carlisle

vhuxley@portphillip.vic.gov.au Mobile 0406 890 739

Cr Serge Thomann Catani

sthomann@portphillip.vic.gov.au Mobile 0432 299 372

Cr Anita Horvath Emerald Hill

ahorvath@portphillip.vic.gov.au Mobile 0438 906 161

Cr Andrew Bond Junction

abond@portphillip.vic.gov.au Mobile 0481 034 028

Cr Jane Touzeau Point Ormond

jtouzeau@portphillip.vic.gov.au Mobile 0432 287 634

9646 6362 www.spdl.org.au

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