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Community Planting Project – update
300+ seedlings were planted in the August/ September volunteer sessions. They are doing well but with summer coming there is another working bee on Saturday 15th November 9am-1pm with a focus on mulching area around plants and removing weeds. There will also be lighter tasks like weeding and pruning. As with other working bees access will be via the gate at 117 Wellington St and morning tea and lunch will be provided.
If you are interested sign up via the QR code on the attached flyer. No previous gardening experience required.
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Junction Oval Lighting Project – update
Please see below media release from Cricket Victoria regarding the Junction Oval lighting upgrade project.
Junction Oval Lighting Project
If you have any questions regarding this, please do not hesitate to contact Cricket Victoria or Parks Victoria.
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St Kilda Junction Substation Planting – update October 2024
Landscaping works surrounding the substation at St Kilda Junction are complete!
Works were a little delayed but we hope you agree that the removal of unhealthy trees and the planting of new vegetation is a welcome addition to the junction and should help to screen the substation over time. Thanks to the Dept of Transport and Planning.
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/
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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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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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FOR ALL THE NEWS ON LOCAL PLANNING MATTERS CLICK HERE
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Follow this link for useful council and other local contact details
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