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Neighbourhood Watch
JAAG has had representation on a couple of safety meetings with Victoria Police, Council and Neighbourhood watch. Some great information was handed out which we would like share for those interested. It only takes 5 minutes to complete the survey to receive a great report with handy hints on keeping your home safe. We highly recommend doing this, it’s free and useful!
Take the How Safe Is My Place quiz at this link: https://howsafeismyplace.com.au/
St Kilda Road Bike Lanes
JAAG continues to liaise with DTP and Council with regard to the planting at St Kilda Junction. (Works resulted in the removal of trees that were planted to provide screening of the Yarra Trams substation). Landscaping plans are currently being developed. Fingers crossed that we see some new plantings later in the year – maybe autumn 2024? JAAG notes that creepers have been replanted around the base of the substation structure to provide some much needed screening.
Major road works were completed in 2023. Shared use paths are in place for cyclists and pedestrians, travelling east-west and west-east, by widening of the only at grade pedestrian footpath across St Kilda Road south at the Junction. This comes with some safety concerns as there are a number of poles in this footpath. Traffic signals have been installed at the St Kilda Road / Queensway slip lane. In our view, it is a disappointing outcome for The Junction with some missed opportunities to improve access for both cyclists and pedestrians.
MRVP released an update on the project including a video of the changes for road users – see link: https://bigbuild.vic.gov.au/news/major-road-projects-victoria/separated-bike-lanes-open-on-st-kilda-road
You can find more information about the changes at the Major Road Projects Victoria website https://roadprojects.vic.gov.au/projects/st-kilda-road-bike-lanes
Background Information
In 2019 the State Government announced changes to St Kilda Road bike lanes. A Council contribution of $280,000 to the development of temporary central safety improvements for bike riders along St Kilda Road from St Kilda Junction toward the CBD was approved at the Council budget meeting in August 2020, subject to State government funding the balance.
Click on the link for the October 2020 media release on safer cycling and more bike routes Media release 7-10-20 Safer Cycling And More Routes To Keep Melbourne Moving
In September 2021 JAAG sent a presentation to Major Road Projects Victoria (MRPV), outlining safety concerns and issues, to assist with their business case submission.
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QUEENS WAY RETAINING WALLS
JAAG continues to urge local members and DTP to resubmit the budget request for future funding consideration and to keep it in the pipeline of proposed initiatives. No response so far!!!
The Department of Transport was unsuccessful in securing funding, in the May 2022 State Government budget, to finalise the design and costings for medium to long term treatments at Queens Way St Kilda. This is very disappointing for local residents and JAAG members where graffiti, noise pollution, glare and loss of habitat for wildlife are some of the issues that continue to be of concern.
DoT conducted planting works in 2021 on the outbound terrace. DoT’s community updates are provided below for information:
Queens Way Community Update_May 2021
Community Update Queens Way Retaining Walls Feb
Community Update Repair of Retaining Walls Queens Way
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Albert Park News
JAAG continues to liaise with Parks Victoria to discuss the implementation plans for the south-east area of Albert Park Reserve at the Fitzroy Street interface. JAAG has been advised that “the Oval One Pavilion project has delivered funding for tree works and new plantings in the Fitzroy St precinct that is within the Tree and Planting Plan for Albert Park. These works have included an extension and gap filling of the existing Brachychiton avenue along the path ways between Oval One and Fitzroy St which were completed late last year. Further works will see the removal of the Fraxinus excelsior from the perimeter of Oval one and be replaced with Pistacia chinensis (planting completed November 2022), and additional Corymbia maculata will fill in some further gaps in this perimeter planting to complete the ring. The reason for the species change is to strengthen the ability for this ring planting to strive through the changing climate and still continue to provide a contrast and in canopy over the years to come”.
Albert Park Pavilion at Oval One – completed October 2022
The new regional scale sporting pavilion at Oval One in Albert Park delivered by Parks Victoria in partnership with Sport and Recreation Victoria is now complete. The new pavilion will provide greater access for local sporting codes and the community to enjoy. It will help meet the growing demand and changing needs of the local community including increased female sport participation. The building will also be accessible for local groups, such as St Kilda Park Primary School.
Please visit https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/projects/melbourne-region/albert-park-pavilion-at-oval-one for more information.
Want to get out into the fresh air and make a difference to your precinct? There is a focus on the southern end of Albert Park, park entrances and Lakeside drive partnering with volunteers and corporates. Go to JAAG’s Community News page for all the details on how to get involved and check the Parks Victoria website for the latest COVID restrictions.
The Albert Park Masterplan, the 25 year vision for Albert Park, was released by Parks Victoria (June 2019). The Master Plan will guide improvements to Albert Park over the next 25 years, “ensuring it meets the diverse and changing needs of visitors, while enhancing the health and wellbeing of visitors to the park”. For more information follow the link to the post on this website ALBERT PARK MASTER PLAN
You can also view the master plan by following the link to the Parks Victoria website Albert Park Master Plan
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Crime Reporting
Police have asked for residents to call 000 for urgent Police matters in our community and not to call the local police station (unless you are specifically in contact with a representative). 000 calls are all logged and provide police with statistics which enables them to allocate resources where required on an on-going basis. However, the Police have now created a separate number for non urgent calls. You can call the Police Assistance Line on 131 444 (or go online) to report property related crime such as theft or property damage or to make general police enquiries. You should call Triple Zero (000) if the incident is life-threatening, needs immediate police attendance, a crime is happening now or an offender is (or may be) still in the area.
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St Kilda Junction Masterplan
St Kilda Junction is one of the most complex convergence of roads in Port Phillip (Queens Road, St Kilda Road, Punt Road, Fitzroy Street and Barkly Street). It serves as a gateway to Fitzroy Street, St Kilda Beach and the foreshore, and remains a key intersection for vehicular, bicycle, walking and public transport movements. The last five years has seen increased high scale residential development south of St Kilda Junction ranging from 8 to 26 storeys. The increased growth has impacted on the local amenity and changes are required to protect and enhance the liveability of new residents.
JAAG has been working with CoPP Council since 2017 to bring about important safety changes needed for St Kilda Junction. Council and JAAG still continue to advocate to State government to bring about necessary changes to this infrastructure to prevent more deaths and injuries occurring to cyclists and pedestrians as well as vehicle collisions. See also the article regarding St Kilda Road Bike Lanes.
To read more about JAAG’s involvement in the development of a masterplan see Recent Posts on the right hand side of this web page. Detailed timeline of the St Kilda Junction Masterplan.
To read about the St Kilda Junction Substation go to the Planning Page.
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