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An election is upon us!
The Southbank Residents Association (SRA) held a Meet the Candidates event to give our residents the opportunity to ask the hard questions ahead of the upcoming election on November 24.
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Here we go again
Our seat, Albert Park, is currently held by the ALP’s Martin Foley by just 3 per cent.
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A visionary proposal for Southbank
Last month saw a remarkable event, something we don’t see very often, an international architectural design competition for a residential building
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20th AGM – What a milestone!
We have had a remarkable month and the committee has worked tirelessly to prepare for two events, the 20th AGM and a public forum on Amendment C308
Read MoreA massive win for City Rd
Firstly, I would like to acknowledge Cr Rohan Leppert’s efforts with moving a motion, and seconded by our newly-elected Lord Mayor, Sally Capp, at council’s 2018-19 budget meeting to get the highly-anticipated and promised, but now overdue, commencement of the City Rd upgrade.
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Where to start?
So much has happened last month, where do I start?
Read MoreCandidates night success
What a massive success our “meet the candidates” event was two weeks ago.
Read MoreHappy 20th birthday SRA!
Well what a month April is shaping up to be.
Read MoreSouthbank sold out by Planning Minister
Sadly, since my last column Southbank has had a few disappointments. Recently VCAT ruled in favour of the developer for the controversial 135 Sturt St development.
Read MoreWe have just come through the storm of the century – apparently
This storm was supposed to have brought with it unprecedented flooding and Southbank was expected to be hard hit.
Read MoreThe parking dilemma?
As I make my way throughout the community I hear mixed messages about parking, particularly the impact on street parking from the reduced provision of internal parking within new developments.
Read MoreResidents’ Association never sleeps
By the time this edition goes to print we will have just held our 19th AGM.
Read MoreGiving credit where it is due
I must give credit where credit is due. Last month saw the release of the artist’s impressions for the transformation of Southbank Boulevard and Dodds St and I can truly say, it will be transformed.
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Helping ensure your amenity
A few months ago I discussed what you can do if you believe a construction site is not complying with its operational and signage requirements.
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What’s in a name?
You may recall last month I wrote about a newly planted Hoop Pine I spotted on Kavanagh street and that I would ask council about it’s suitability in light of the Southbank Urban Forest Plan.
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The intriguing mystery of the errant Hoop Pine
My favourite season, autumn, is now behind us and winter has kicked in right on cue.
Read MoreHow prepared is Southbank?
Last week I was fortunate to attend a symposium and workshop by the University of Melbourne on risk and resilience in the built environment with a specific focus on flooding.
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The final nail in the coffin
It was the final nail in the coffin last week when the council sealed the fate of the proposed Boyd Park site, selling off roughly a third to a developer for $15.5 million.
Read MoreWhere’s the community benefit?
Despite being the shortest month of the year, February was jam-packed . Of particular note - and surprise - was the sudden announcement of the Crown development at 1 Queensbridge Street.
Read MoreA big year for Southbank
I am optimistic that 2017 will see the start of some great projects for Southbank, albeit probably in the latter part of 2017.
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OCs band together
A Doyle majority – what will it mean?
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