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Looking after each other during the COVID-19 pandemic
The JAAG Committee trust that all our JAAG Members and families are well and staying safe during these uncertain times of the Corona pandemic. These are certainly challenging times for all of us and it is important to look after each other and, as always, our community.
We have an ever-growing list of businesses that continue to trade along Fitzroy Street, in innovative and creative ways by offering take-away, which is listed by clicking here.
In our precinct Staples, at 181 Fitzroy Street, also offers a new delivery service if you require dairy products, fruit & vegetables as well as some bakery items and freshly made sauces simply access their website www.staple.melbourne
In Wellington Street we have Sam’s Corner Store offering take away and the Bagel shop is still open for bagel and coffee. Fuji Tei, the Japanese café at 17 Wellington Street is offering take-away.
To help you and/or your business navigate assistance packages that are offered by the Federal Government should you require it click here, including a newly created nationwide job portal called Job Active
City of Port Phillip Assistance
One of the positive things to come out of these challenging times is the rapid growth of the sharing community and our ability to amplify what other people are doing for each other. If you have services to offer please let JAAG know and we will share them with our members.
GET your 2020 Influenza vaccine ASAP…
Please get your flu vaccination as soon as possible to reduce strain on the health system caused by COVID-19. With coronavirus spreading in the community, the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has advised that it is important to get immunised against influenza to protect yourself, your family and your community. Please contact your GP or local medical clinic for more information. The following link provides details of Port Phillip’s Influenza vaccination program.
Click here for more info
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Reporting Crime
Police have asked for residents to call 000 for Police related 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 still 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 Substation Facade complete?
JAAG is very disappointed (feeling deceived) by the newly completed St Kilda substation facade which does little to camouflage the substation and in JAAG’s view does not match the Future Forest design (image below) that PTV committed to deliver.
Safety issues have also become apparent to Yarra Trams and PTV which are proving difficult to address – JAAG raised these issues with all state government agencies over 2 years ago along with several other issues and concerns about the location and design of the substation, proposing several alternative locations. JAAG has again written to the Minister for Transport Infrastructure, as well as the local members, requesting a new location for the substation where it does not jeopardise pedestrian, cyclist and motorists safety and where it is not a blight at a major gateway location. Check back for updates.
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St Kilda Road Bike Lanes
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
St Kilda Junction Masterplan – initial study completed
The Department of Transport (DOT) have been working with City of Port Phillip to co-ordinate a detailed project plan for a joint study for the Junction. The study intends to firstly assess the urban design and amenity issues affecting all transport users, residents and workers throughout the area. The study will also collect background data to inform a set of strategic directions and principles for the future movement and place functions for the Junction. An initial study was completed by DOT (July 2109).
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.
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.
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Albert Park News
Interested in volunteering in the park? Go to the Community News page for all the details.
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”.
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. For more information follow the link to the post on this website ALBERT PARK MASTER PLAN
You can view the plan by following the link to the Parks Victoria website Albert Park Master Plan
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WELCOME to jaagstkilda.com an interactive website for those who live and work in the St Kilda Junction area and share our concern for the unique lifestyle we all enjoy. If you are already a member, welcome back and thank you for your continued support. If you are visiting us for the first time, we’re delighted to welcome you. This website platform supports our various projects and actions being tackled and to keep you and over 300 JAAG members and the wider St Kilda community up to date. You can use the “Contact Us” tab on this page to communicate directly with the JAAG Steering Committee. We’d like to hear your comments about this website or any other issues you believe we should be aware of. MOST IMPORTANTLY, we hope you’ll be encouraged to register your support for the work we do by clicking on the “Membership” tab to complete an online registration form. Since our motto is “Strength in Numbers” your support will be very important to ensure our voice continues to be heard as one of influence. _______________________________________________________________________
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