I thought I’d formally ask Heritage Victoria their position on this ugly monstrosity that they had approved.

I received this reply

“We are of the view that the finish is appropriate and ties in with the finish of other service hatches and inset infrastructure associated with the project.  Consideration of other options took place with the conclusion being that a painted finish will raise additional maintenance issues and cladding the cover and surround in sawn bluestone or similar would increase the weight and visual presence of the access hatch. “

Mind boggling

Feel free to ask forclarification from the author. Her name is Nicole Smith and her email is Heritage.Victoria@transport.vic.gov.au

As many of you know, I have cameras on my balcony streaming live on YouTube. They were there to monitor the Anzac Station build but are still regularly used by various authorities (eg City of Port Phillip)

YouTube wrote to me today telling me that I had breached copyright by broadcasting copyrighted music. It took me a moment to realise that they had picked up last night’s ‘concert’ from the Gardens.

I hope you enjoyed it – quite a few more nights of it to come

https://www.rbg.vic.gov.au/melbourne-gardens/whats-on-melbourne/live-at-the-gardens/

Works on the valve upgrades are proving more time consuming than expected.

Tomorrow L2 will be finished in the morning and reaching L3 in the afternoon.

Further floors will be updated as the works progress

OWNERS and RENTERS – ALL Welcome

Date – Tuesday November 19

Time – Starts at 530pm

Location – Meeting rooms at Flo at 412 St Kilda Rd

Please click on the link below to RSVP

RSVP

…oh yes – CYP will also be there at the start to tell us all about chiller plants (pictured below)