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Meeting Date: 12 December 2023
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Council meetings are the formal decision-making forum for our Council. ...
Meeting Date: 12 December 2023
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Timecode | Item |
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5. PRESENTATIONS | |
06:25 | 5.1 Pink Up Warrandyte (Breast Cancer Awareness) - Certificate of Appreciation |
08:00 | 5.2 Council Plan 2021-2025 Progress Update |
14:35 | 6. PETITIONS |
14:41 | 7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
39:43 | 8. ADMISSION OF URGENT BUSINESS (page 2) |
9. PLANNING PERMIT APPLICATIONS | |
40:45 | 9.1 Planning Application PLN22/0109 at Tram Road Reserve rear of 2-18 Tram Road, 6 Whittens Lane and 32 Grange Park Avenue, Doncaster, for the use and development of the land for a utility installation (wastewater recycling facility) (page 3) |
01:04:10 | PROCEDURAL MOTION |
12. CITY SERVICES | |
01:05:05 | 12.1 Schramm's Visitor Centre - Recommended next steps (page 205) |
10. CITY PLANNING | |
01:25:05 | 10.1 Pilot 24-Hour Cat Confinement Initiative (page 99) |
01:44:03 | 10.2 Endorsement of Liveable Places and Spaces Advisory Committee (LPSAC) Community Members (page 110) |
11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES | |
01:45:55 | 11.1 Pricing Policy for use of Council Active Open Space |
01:52:03 | 11.2 Community Grants Program Update (page 159) |
01:54:32 | 11.3 Supplementary Motion and Early Years Infrastructure Planning Update (page 185) |
01:59:22 | 11.4 Endorsement of the Advisory Committee Membership (page 193) |
13. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY | |
02:04:43 | 13.1 Communicating with our Multicultural Communities update (page 210) |
14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | |
02:10:48 | 14.1 Revised Instrument of Delegation to Members of Council Staff (page 222) |
02:11:25 | 14.2 Appointment of Authorised Officers - Planning and Environment Act 1987 (page 305) |
02:12:55 | 14.3 Informal Meetings of Councillors |
15. NOTICES OF MOTION | |
02:13:32 | 15.1 Notice of Motion by Cr Stephen Mayne (NOM No.4/2023) (page 323) |
16. URGENT BUSINESS | |
02:20:15 | 16.1 Documents for Sealing |
02:22:45 | 17. COUNCILLORS REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME (Page 324) |
Items that will be considered at this meeting are:
Please see attachments in relation to these items below:
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Meeting Date: 28 May 2020
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Virtual Special Council Meeting
SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL
Notice is given that a Special Meeting of the Manningham City Council will be held virtually at 7:00pm on Thursday, 28 May 2020. This meeting is called pursuant to clause 27.1 of the Manningham City Council Meeting Procedure Law 2017.
The business to be transacted at this Special Meeting is for the Council to consider confidential legal privileged information regarding the North East Link judicial review process.
In accordance with section 77(c) of the Local Government Act 1989, I have designated this report as confidential information. The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with section 66(2)(a) of the Local Government Act 2020
ANDREW DAY
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Parking available at Manningham Civic Centre
Manningham Civic Centre bus stop:
Bus route 907 City to Mitcham via Doncaster Rd
Bus route 902 Chelsea to Airport West
Bus route 295 Doncaster SC to The Pines SC via Templestowe
Council meetings are the formal decision-making forum for our Council. ...
Meeting Date: 28 March 2023
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Time Code | Item |
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4:35 | 5. PRESENTATIONS |
4:45 | 5.1 Manningham Staff Service Awards |
6:20 | 5.2 Victoria Police Honours and Awards Ceremony |
6. PETITIONS | |
8:05 | 6.1 Request to Cease Plans to Build a Footpath along Unwin Street, Templestowe |
8:50 | 7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
26:45 | 8. ADMISSION OF URGENT BUSINESS |
25:51 | 9. PLANNING PERMIT APPLICATIONS |
26:05 | 10. CITY PLANNING |
27:10 | 11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES |
27:10 | 11.1 Sports Facility Development Plan |
36:00 | 11.2 Draft Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre Outdoor Masterplan |
12. CITY SERVICES | |
44:04 | 12.1 Draft Strategic Property Acquisition Policy |
13. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY | |
55:28 | 13.1 State Government Advocacy Update |
1:06:55 | 13.2 MAV State Council 2023 - Cost of Living Motions |
14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | |
1:13:08 | 14.1 Appointment of Authorised Officer - Planning and Environment Act 1987 |
1:13:40 | 14.2 Informal Meeting of Councillors |
1:13:10 | 14.3 Documents for Sealing |
1:14:50 | 15. URGENT BUSINESS |
1:15:00 | 16. COUNCILLOR REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME |
Meeting Date: 13 October 2020
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Virtual Council Meeting via Facebook Live
As part of our efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 we have reviewed our Council meeting practices to ensure we provide a safe environment for Councillors, staff and the community. Pursuant to the Local Government Act 2020, Council meetings will be held virtually until further notice. Physical attendance by members of the public at Council meetings is currently not permitted. Council meetings will continue to be live streamed and we encourage you to follow the meeting on our Facebook page (you can view the livestream on our Facebook page even if you don’t have a Facebook account). The live stream is not interactive. Any comments or private messages directed to us while the stream is live will not be presented to Council or have a bearing on the conduct of the meeting.
Council acknowledges that in the lead up to its general elections, it will not make any decision that would, or could be perceived to, inappropriately bind an incoming Council or affect the outcome of the elections.
As per our Election Period Policy, Council will hold an Ordinary meeting in October to consider routine administrative matters and the Annual Report. There will be limitations on the conduct of the meeting such as no public question time, tabling of petitions and Councillor question time.
Parking available at Manningham Civic Centre
Manningham Civic Centre bus stop:
Bus route 907 City to Mitcham via Doncaster Rd
Bus route 902 Chelsea to Airport West
Bus route 295 Doncaster SC to The Pines SC via Templestowe
As part of our efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 we have reviewed our Council meeting practices to ensure we provide a safe environment for Councillors, staff and the community. ...
Meeting Date: 26 July 2022
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Members of the public can attend Council meetings in person. We have reviewed our Council meeting practices to ensure we provide a safe environment for Councillors, staff and the community at meetings. Council meetings will continue to be live streamed and we encourage you to follow the meeting on our Facebook page (even if you don’t have a Facebook account) or website. The live stream is not interactive. Any comments or private messages directed to us while the stream is live will not be presented to Council or have a bearing on the conduct of the meeting.
Other temporary changes to our Council meetings:
Public Question Time – At this time, anyone wanting to ask a question of Council should submit their question via email by 5.00pm on the Monday before the meeting. As you cannot be present in the chamber, your question will be read out at the meeting by the CEO. For more information visit the Council Meeting Procedures page.
Timecode | Item |
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00:04:00 | 5.1 Parks and Leisure Region Award of Excellence |
10. CITY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY | |
00:06:00 | 10.1 Liveable City Strategy 2040 - Final Endorsement |
00:48:00 | 10.2 Doncaster Park & ride - Transit Orient Development |
01:00:00 | 10.3 Integrated Water Management Strategy - Implementation Plan |
01:13:00 | 10.4 Amendment C137mann adoption - Amendment to Special Building Overlay - Schedule 1 (SB01) in and around Hillcroft Drive, templestowe |
13. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFIVER | |
01:18:00 | 13.1 Audit and Risk Committee - New Independent Member 2022 |
01:20:00 | 13.2 Informal Meeting of Councillors |
01:22:00 | 13.3 Documents for Sealing |
14. NOTICES OF MOTION | |
01:23:00 | 14.1 Notice of Motion by Cr Stephen Mayne (NOM No. 3/2022) |
01:28:00 | COUNCILLORS' QUESTION TIME |
01:28:00 | CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS |
Please attribute to Acting Director City Planning – Frank Vassilacos
Our community safety team has received a report of an alleged dog rushing in Doncaster East late yesterday.
We’ve contacted the person who made the report and the dog owner. As our investigation is ongoing, we are unable to comment further on this matter at this time.
Media enquiries contact Jude Whelan 0419 541 610
media@manningham.vic.gov.au
The 2013/14 Economic Development Strategy Annual Report has been endorsed by Manningham Council and highlights how Council has supported and encouraged the local business community in the past 12 months.
The Annual Report is a summary of the major work undertaken by Council in this area from 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2014 and includes the establishment of regional partnerships to create opportunities for regional economic and tourism growth.
Manningham Mayor, Cr Jim Grivokostopoulos said that the Manningham Economic Development Strategy aims to generate resilient, sustainable and vibrant community groups.
"There has been a real focus on home-based business and small to medium enterprises, which aims to position Manningham as a great place to learn, live, play and work."
Achievements outlined in the 2013/14 Economic Development Strategy Annual Report include:
The 2013/14 Economic Development Strategy Annual Report can be viewed online at Manningham Business
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As the only metropolitan municipality without a rail service, Manningham City Council is advocating to the State Government to ensure a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service gets the green light and provide its community with a mass-transit solution. A report on BRT was presented to Council at the end of August.
This follows a BRT being listed as a key recommendation in ‘Victoria’s 30-year Infrastructure Strategy, 2016’ prepared by Infrastructure Victoria and supported by the State Government, and a $550 million BRT market-led proposal by operator, Transdev, announced earlier this year.
The Minister for Public Transport, Jacinta Allan MP, confirmed last year the State Government was committing $100 million to improve local bus networks across Victoria. This included undertaking a feasibility study on the Doncaster BRT proposal, first highlighted by Infrastructure Victoria, along the Eastern Freeway, with Public Transport Victoria (PTV) undertaking the study.
Specifically, Council is pushing for the Department of Premier and Cabinet to give certainty to this proposal by including the Doncaster BRT in its five-year infrastructure implementation plan which is due to be released in December this year.
Manningham Mayor, Cr Michelle Kleinert, said getting the green light for the Doncaster BRT was imperative to achieve much needed public transport options and support population growth, economic activity, access to jobs and services and provide sustainable alternatives to private motor vehicle use.
“While Council is not endorsing a specific scheme, we want to see the Doncaster BRT built and operational as soon as possible,” she said.
“With no rail servicing our municipality it is no surprise we have some of the highest rates of car ownership in the State.”
Cr Kleinert said the community continually raised that a lack of public transport services as one of their biggest challenges.
“The Doncaster BRT will go a long way in alleviating public transport pressures and congestions on our freeways,” she said.
“It’s a no brainer, we just need the State Government to come to the party on this.”
DID YOU KNOW?
An analysis of car ownership in 2016, indicated 62 per cent of households in the City of Manningham had access to two or more motor vehicles, compared to 51 per cent in Greater Melbourne. In 2011, 36,052 (67.8%) of municipality’s working residents travelled outside of the area to work.
Source: www.profile.id.com.au/manningham
BACKGROUND
According to Infrastructure Victoria, the Doncaster BRT would improve the frequency, capacity and efficiency of bus links to inner Melbourne particularly during congested peak hours, making it easier to access jobs and services.
The Minister for Planning has appointed an advisory committee to report on the application of zones that provide for residential development in metropolitan Melbourne and the four regional cities of Bendigo, Ballarat, Geelong and Latrobe, having regard to managing growth, proximity to transport and jobs, housing affordability and diversity, and is seeking submissions from the community.
The Advisory Committee will be supported by the Managing Residential Development Taskforce comprising staff from the Department of Environment, Land Water and Planning (DELWP).
The Taskforce is currently preparing Residential State of Play Reports for each metropolitan subregion and a combined report for the regional cities of Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong and Latrobe. These reports will be made available to the public by Friday 29 January 2016.
Interested parties may wish to consider the Residential State of Play Reports before making a submission.
Submissions can be made on the DELWP website until 5.00 pm Monday 29 February 2016.
Manningham Council will be making a submission, which will be available for viewing on Council’s website from 24 February 2016; as part of the March Council Meeting Agenda. The meeting agenda is also made available in Manningham libraries and at the Manningham Civic Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Further information about the Advisory Committee, including its Terms of Reference, how to make a submission and Frequently Asked Questions is available at www.delwp.vic.gov.au/
The Advisory Committee comprises Kathy Mitchell (Chair), Michael Kirsch (Deputy Chair), Debra Butcher, Sarah Carlisle, Peter Gaschk, Sarah McDonald, Rachael O'Neill and John Riley. Member biographies are available on the DELWP website.
Questions about the Advisory Committee process can be directed to Andrea Harwood, Senior Project Officer at Planning Panels Victoria on (03) 8392 6744 or andrea.harwood@delwp.vic.gov.au.
Questions about the Taskforce can be directed to Jessica Cutting, Senior Project Manager at DELWP on (03) 8392 6411 or jessica.cutting@delwp.vic.gov.au.
The Minister for Planning has appointed an advisory committee to report on the application of zones that provide for residential development in metropolitan Melbourne and the four regional cities of Bendigo, Ballarat, Geelong and Latrobe, having regard to managing growth, proximity to transport and jobs, housing affordability and diversity, and is seeking submissions from the community.
The Advisory Committee will be supported by the Managing Residential Development Taskforce comprising staff from the Department of Environment, Land Water and Planning (DELWP).
The Taskforce has prepared Residential Zones State of Play Reports for each metropolitan subregion and a combined report for the regional cities of Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong and Latrobe. Interested parties may wish to consider the Residential State of Play Reports before making a submission. Information including brochures about the residential zones and key dates are available from the Manningham Civic Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Submissions can be made on the DELWP website until 5.00 pm Monday 14 March 2016.
Manningham Council will be making a submission, which will be available for viewing on Council’s website from 24 March 2016; as part of the March Council Meeting Agenda. The meeting agenda is also made available in Manningham libraries and at the Manningham Civic Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Further information about the Advisory Committee, including its Terms of Reference, how to make a submission and Frequently Asked Questions is available at www.delwp.vic.gov.au/managing_residential_development
The Advisory Committee comprises Kathy Mitchell (Chair), Michael Kirsch (Deputy Chair), Debra Butcher, Sarah Carlisle, Peter Gaschk, Sarah McDonald, Rachael O'Neill and John Riley. Member biographies are available on the DELWP website.
Questions about the Advisory Committee process can be directed to Andrea Harwood, Senior Project Officer at Planning Panels Victoria on (03) 8392 6744 or andrea.harwood@delwp.vic.gov.au.
Council unanimously agreed to seek a judicial review into the Inquiry and Advisory Committee (IAC) hearing process and the Minister’s assessment of the North East Link (NEL) Environment Effects Statement (EES). Along with Banyule, Whitehorse and Boroondara Councils we want to know if the NEL reports and decisions were lawful. ...
Council unanimously agreed to seek a judicial review into the Inquiry and Advisory Committee (IAC) hearing process and the Minister’s assessment of the North East Link (NEL) Environment Effects Statement (EES). Along with Banyule, Whitehorse and Boroondara Councils we want to know if the NEL reports and decisions were lawful.
Council believes that the EES process should have been more rigorous and based upon a detailed design, not a concept.
Manningham Mayor, Cr Paul McLeish said there were many questions about the approval of the NEL design and its impacts that still remain unanswered.
“The proposed reference design does not convey the full impacts of the project on our community and environment. An artist’s impression is not a detailed design, and does not represent what lies ahead.
“The project concept still leaves much to be determined – so much of the impact on our community remains unknown with the decisions to be made at a later date by a consortium that hasn’t yet been awarded a contract.
“A greater level of clarity is required from the North East Link Project (NELP) Authority about what will and won’t be included in the project.
“There is still no certainty on the outcome for the 1200 jobs that may go at the Bulleen Industrial Precinct. The future of our community's parkland, sporting grounds and open spaces is still unknown with no guarantees on how and when they’ll be addressed.
“We believe it is in the best interest of our community, businesses and environment to challenge the NEL EES process with a judicial review.
“We consider a judicial review a necessary investment to ensure the best outcome for our community and environment. Council takes its role in advocating on behalf of the community very seriously and we want the best outcome for our community.”
Areas where Manningham wants to see improvement in the NEL project:
This decision to commence a judicial inquiry is in line with Council’s motion of 26 September 2017, where Council resolved to support the North East Link proposal in principle.
Council did not support the selected ‘Option A’ route through Bulleen, until further information was provided to Council, in order to understand the impact and implications of the proposal. This has not been forthcoming though the EES process and Minister’s assessment.
In the interests of good governance, and acting under section 164 of the Local Government Act 1989, Manningham City Council (Council) intends to consider a report on whether or not Council should discontinue the Templestowe Village Special Charge Scheme (special charge). The special charge, which was declared by Council on 25 August 2015, has now been levied for payment.
Any owner or occupier of any property or business who is liable or required to pay the special charge is requested to make a written submission to Council on whether they support or object to the proposed discontinuance.
Council will consider any written submissions which it receives before deciding whether or not to discontinue the special charge. If an owner or an occupier does not make a submission in which they object to the proposed discontinuance, Council will consider that they support the proposed discontinuance.
Written submissions, which should be addressed to Vivien Williamson, Manager, Economic and Environmental Planning, and delivered to Council at 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster or mailed to PO Box 1, Doncaster 3108, must be received by Council no later than 5.00 pm on Friday 15 January 2016.
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Persons affected by the special charge will be notified in writing of Council’s decision.
Widening the Eastern Freeway to 20 lanes will increase noise and pollution. We are advocating for the best possible outcomes in relation to noise control and visual impacts, shared paths and to protect the Koonung Creek Linear Park and overall amenity of the area....
Widening the Eastern Freeway to 20 lanes will increase noise and pollution. We are advocating for the best possible outcomes in relation to noise control and visual impacts, shared paths and to protect the Koonung Creek Linear Park and overall amenity of the area. There should be no encroachment of the road beyond the freeway reservation and the Koonung Creek Trail and reserve should be protected as much as possible.
Residents who live next to the Eastern Freeway must be protected from noise and impacts to their surroundings should be minimised. High quality and aesthetically suitable noise barriers and retaining walls should be installed ahead of the widening to set new international benchmarks along adjoining roads. Replanting and landscaping should be undertaken to the highest standard for ecological and visual performance. The Eastern Freeway should remain free of all tolls on all traffic lanes including merging or express lanes.
A large part of the Koonung Creek Linear Park and creek corridor will be occupied for construction activities and compounds for up to 6 years. Covering and shading sections of the creek will degrade and potentially destroy the aquatic habitat and create additional barriers to fish passage....
A large part of the Koonung Creek Linear Park and creek corridor will be occupied for construction activities and compounds for up to 6 years. Covering and shading sections of the creek will degrade and potentially destroy the aquatic habitat and create additional barriers to fish passage. Up to 15,800 trees will be removed and an additional 10,000 trees affected. Open spaces at Bulleen Park will be diminished and a 40 metre ventilation stack will tower over Bulleen Park.
The historic 300 year old River Red Gum on Bridge Street in Bulleen is in the direct line of NEL and must be protected. This tree is a local landmark, pre-dates European settlement and is an important example of our environmental heritage.
Residents in Estelle Street, Bulleen will lose the reserve opposite their homes. This large green space will become a construction site, with a 10 metre high noise wall to then be constructed with a 20 lane freeway behind it. The expanded freeway will bring more noise and pollution and the sound wall will close residents in. We believe this footprint for the construction activities is excessive and should be scaled back.
Seven years of construction is a lot for anyone to comprehend. We want guaranteed full impact mitigation strategies in place for the protection of our community. Impacts such as noise, traffic congestion, sporting field displacement and loss of open space must be managed appropriately. ...
Seven years of construction is a lot for anyone to comprehend. We want guaranteed full impact mitigation strategies in place for the protection of our community. Impacts such as noise, traffic congestion, sporting field displacement and loss of open space must be managed appropriately.
We are concerned the potential impact of construction noise may be underestimated for some locations in Manningham. New noise walls must be constructed along the Eastern Freeway before existing noise walls are removed or any construction commences, so residents do not experience a gap in noise protection during the construction period.
Our preference is that the northern launch site for the tunnel boring machine is used to reduce the duration of construction in Manningham.
During construction, access to the Trinity Grammar playing fields will be diverted from Bulleen Road to Barak Street. The intersection of Barak Street and Thompsons Road should be signalised to ensure safe and efficient access during this period.
The Bulleen Industrial Precinct is the only one if its kind in Manningham, with many businesses serving our community for over 40 years. Of the 110 businesses in the precinct, more than 80 will have land acquired and 1200 jobs may go as a result of the NEL....
The Bulleen Industrial Precinct is the only one if its kind in Manningham, with many businesses serving our community for over 40 years. Of the 110 businesses in the precinct, more than 80 will have land acquired and 1200 jobs may go as a result of the NEL. It is unclear what proportion, if any of this land will be available for industrial or other uses, once the project is complete.
We are concerned about the significant economic and social impacts with the loss of businesses, diminished employment and potential need for local employees to relocate to find alternative work. We are advocating for the best outcome for businesses and employees and call on the Victorian Government to ensure there is no net loss to the business community or employment opportunities within Manningham.
We want the Victorian Government to ensure impacted businesses are treated respectfully and fairly. The process of any land acquisition and compensation must be treated as a priority, to give businesses the certainty they need now, so they can plan for the future.
Steve and John Higgins from Higgins Panel Beating have built generations of family around their business in the Bulleen Industrial Precinct. Now Higgins Panel Beating is set to be wiped out by the North East Link project.
To move would be starting business all over again, we survive here because of our reputation.
Dad started our business in 1961 and we’ve been here since 1977. I started working here when I was 16 and have grown up around the shop. These days I run things and have 5 family members and 5 employees who are also like family working for us. This is a real family business.
I don’t know what we’re going to do if we’re forced to close down because of the North East Link. If we move somewhere else we’ll have no business and everything this family has committed our lives to will be gone.
Raymond Capaldi’s Wonder Pies factory looks towards closure in the face of the North East Link. Just one of the many small businesses in the Bulleen Industrial Precinct impacted by the North East Link.
It’s not just a community of factories, it’s a community of people. Everybody in here are beautiful and nice people. Then you’ve got 500 jobs being lost here, but what about the ripple effect of all the small businesses around? You know I mean, it is massive when you look at it, you know? It is pretty massive. We just don’t have any help
With over 20 years of partnership at Wallard Automotive, Brett Wallace and Rob Heward will be forced to close shop with the incoming construction of the North East Link.
About a year and a half ago the government knocked on the door and told us we’re going.
But they didn't suggest where. We’ve been told to go to Preston or Heidelberg but we can’t go there, our clients aren’t there and there are already a heap of businesses like ours. Here we have a long term lease which means our rent is affordable and we’ve got 11 years left. Last month we looked at a factory slightly bigger than ours and it is double the rent. If we lift our rent our prices go up and we lose customers anyway.
How is the government going to support us with this?
Bulleen Art and Garden have played an iconic part within the Bulleen Industrial Precinct for 13 years. With the incoming construction of the North East Link, owners Meredith and Bruce Plain continue their 12 year lease with uncertainty.
Bulleen Art and Garden Centre has made a significant contribution to the Manningham area
We employ horticulturalists who are passionate and committed to our work. Over a period of time we’ve made a significant contribution to the greening of all the local surrounding suburbs.
After 27 years of service at Bulleen Art and Garden, Alistair is asking questions that the North East Link can’t answer. Alistair is just one of many employees in the Bulleen Industrial Precinct who may lose their job to the North East Link.
We have 45 members of staff who are really nervous about losing their jobs.
The uncertainty is a killer. For the last 18 months, it’s been are we going and if so, when? But we haven’t been able to get those answers. If we do get to stay, then it’s the question of do we want to stay and be surrounded by masses of traffic and construction.
I’ve put a lot into this place. Sure I can find another job in a garden space, but nothing can replace the atmosphere and vibe here.
Bulleen Art and Garden's thriving community faces the threat of closure to accommodate the North East Link. Kat has been working at Bulleen Art and Garden for seven years but the community she enriches and the future of her job remains uncertain.
It’s just disappointing, it [option A] doesn’t feel like the best option.
You can’t relocate the community we have. We want people to come back, we’re here to give garden advice for the long term. We’re all here because we’re passionate about plants and the industry. This was my favourite nursery before I worked here and it still is. Losing this place is unimaginable, this place is so unique.”
Recreational facilities and open space at Bulleen Park will be severely impacted. We believe our community should have continual access to be able to play football, soccer, cricket, archery, aero-modelling and enjoy the walking trails, playgrounds, barbecues and picnic facilities. ...
Recreational facilities and open space at Bulleen Park will be severely impacted. We believe our community should have continual access to be able to play football, soccer, cricket, archery, aero-modelling and enjoy the walking trails, playgrounds, barbecues and picnic facilities.
The NEL Environment Effects Statement (EES) severely underestimates the impacts to recreational users and multiple sports clubs at Bulleen Park. It is unacceptable that there will be a permanent loss of multiple sports facilities, loss of Oval One and public open space and restrictions on access and parking.
We are advocating to keep our recreational spaces along the entire Yarra River frontage to the existing parkland and to retain the existing space for archers, aero-modellers, cyclists and walkers.
All sporting facilities that are displaced should be fully replaced with permanent, enhanced facilities at suitable sites within Manningham. During construction, all displaced sporting clubs must be re-accommodated so programmed activities can continue uninterrupted.
We are also concerned about the impacts to the culturally significant Bolin Bolin Billabong and the Bolin Bolin Integrated Water Harvesting Facility, completed in 2017. Any proposal to provide Boroondara Council with public land within Manningham is unacceptable, unjustified and disadvantages our residents.