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Wellington Street Upgrade Works Stage 3 complete!
Stage 3 works commenced 29 March 2021 and were completed in May 2021 including:
- construction of concrete kerb and channel
- construction of asphalt road pavement
- construction of concrete path
- drainage and landscaping works
- associated line marking and signage
- new plantings were finalised in July 2021
Astor Triangle
Wellington Street Stage 3 works also included changes emanating from JAAG’s budget request to transform the “Astor Triangle” (the land next to the Astor). The area has been enhanced to provide a more practical and safer area for pedestrians, school children, cyclists and theatre patrons. It includes seating and bike racks and a shaded area requiring limited maintenance and a better amenity as a suitable entrance to our city. New trees were planted in July 2021 completing the picture.
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Queens Way Retaining Walls
The Department of Transport (DoT) has undertaken planting works on the outbound terrace. The graffiti removal program continued until the end of June 2021. DoT continue to progress planning to seek funding for medium and long-term finishing treatments to mitigate graffiti into the future. JAAG continues to be in discussion with DoT concerning the treatment of the retaining walls. Sam Hibbins, Member for Prahran, raised some of the issues with the Minister at the latest budget estimates hearings. Sam has stated that he will keep up the pressure and ensure the community’s concerns are heard. See the questions and responses here (Please note that the transcript states that David Limbrick asked the question, but this is an error).
DoT’s community updates are provided below for more details:
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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St Kilda Junction Pedestrian Underpass and Bridge
Council completed resurfacing works to the footpath in early July 2021. It has made a remarkable difference to the safety aspect for pedestrians using this underpass as the new surface has eliminated the trip hazards.
Lighting – Council is waiting on Department of Transport to approve a proposed lighting design.
Graffiti – Council proposes to refresh the murals and deliver public art reflecting a fitting “Welcome to St Kilda” to those passing through and visiting our city. It is anticipated that the new Street Art Mural to the walls of the underpass will take place in August, 2021.
JAAG continues to liaise with Council and others regarding ongoing maintenance to the underpass.
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8 Punt Road – further changes to the planning permit approved at VCAT June 2021
The matter was settled at the Compulsory Conference on 1 June 2021.
There is no change in height or mass of the building and no change to the 7.2m digital sign. There is still a large dispensation for car parking with 199 car parks for residents, 2 spaces for retail; 26 spaces for the restricted recreation facility (Gym staff and visitors); and 5 car share spaces.
The building layout has been reconfigured to a 28 storey residential tower of 297 apartments with in excess of 60 % of the building a combination of studio/1 bed/1 bed + study nook. Basement and ground floor gym and retail on Wellington Street frontage has been incorporated in the plan. A number of improved amenity conditions have been stipulated in the permit including a wind mitigation impact.
This is the fourth amendment to the original plans for planning permit 1227/2015B for 8-12 Punt Road.
Click the link for a copy of the Statement of Changes 8 Punt Rd – VCAT – Statement of changes Gurner 23-12-2020
For all the details on this planning permit go to our Planning page
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Albert Park News
Parks Victoria in partnership with Sport and Recreation Victoria is delivering an exciting new regional scale sporting pavilion at Oval One in Albert Park. 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/albert-park-pavilion-at-oval-one for more information.
Want to get out into the fresh air and make a difference to your precinct? Volunteering opportunities are now available again at Albert Park. There is a focus on the southern end of the 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.
JAAG continues to meet with Parks Victoria to discuss the implementation plans for the south-east area of Albert Park Reserve at the Fitzroy Street interface.
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 Surge
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 Infrastructure Works – on hold
Works aimed at upgrading a section of pedestrian footpaths and crossings between St Kilda Road and Punt Road and further south along St Kilda Road on the east side did not commence in February 2021 as scheduled. Update as at 1 March 2021 – Port Phillip Council contacted the Department of Transport (DoT) some weeks ago to provide addition information as requested. DoT have not yet responded providing permission for Council to carry out the works on their assets hence these works are on hold.
These works have been targeted to improve accessibility. Specifically this work will:
- Renew a section of footpath on St Kilda Road between Punt Road and Peel St which is currently warped by tree roots
- Upgrade the pedestrian crossings at the intersection of St Kilda Road/Punt Road where high kerb drops present a barrier to those using mobility devices
- Apply tactile ground surface indicators at the entry/exits to the pedestrian tunnel underneath the junction on Punt Road
- Apply tactile ground surface indicators to the southern island on St Kilda Road at the intersection of St Kilda Road and Fitzroy St
- Apply tactile ground surface indicators to the intersection of St Kilda Road and Phoenix lane, and Octavia St
- Apply tactile ground surface indicators to the north/east intersection of Fitzroy St and Princes St
- Remove tactile ground surface indicators on the island where vehicles turn into Barkly St from St Kilda Road
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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.
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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St Kilda Road Bike Lanes – media release October 2020
Click on the link for media release on safer cycling and more bike routes Media release 7-10-20 Safer Cycling And More Routes To Keep Melbourne Moving
In 2019 the State Government announced changes to St Kilda Road bike lanes. There will be a combination of central safety zone bike lanes and Copenhagen-style kerbside bike lanes, but there is no detail about where along the route the different treatments will be applied and how the transition through St Kilda Junction will be managed .
JAAG continues to liaise with the relevant parties, in particular regarding the links with the St Kilda Junction Master Plan project. You can find more information about the proposed changes at the Major Road Projects Victoria website https://roadprojects.vic.gov.au/projects/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.
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