In case you have missed the most recent news about the “Police Building” site, here is a picture of the latest proposal.
There is an article in the Age here and in the Urban Melbourne site here
The city of Port Phillip is seeking feedback here
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Building proposed for 424 St Kilda Rd
Metro Rail – Fact sheets
Unfortunately I am overseas and was unable to attend last night’s community meeting.
I notice that many of the ‘fact sheets’ have now been updated and are available here. They cover many of the day to day questions, on trees, condition reports, air quality and much more.
I’d encourage you to read them.
Image of new tram stop v near Botanica
Image of the new tram stop in St Kilda Rd near Toorak Rd. Shows also where it will be built. Graphic in today’s age was wrong
Age article on Toorak Rd tram changes
There is an article in today’s Age on the upcoming tram changes. It has a good picture of what the new Toorak Rd tram stop will look like.
The full story is here
While the story is right – the map has a number of errors…be careful
You can ask more questions tomorrow night at the public meeting. It starts at 6pm at South Yarra Senior Citizens Centre, 65 Toorak Rd West, South Yarra (Fawkner Park).
Lift upgrade
You will have noticed that the lift upgrade is done – well almost, they just need to fix the ground floor indicators.
I just wanted to pass on my thanks to Perry Cho. He is a long term owner and very keen photographer. He provided, free of charge, the image that appears on the screens in the lifts. You can see some of his other photos here
Metro Rail- Tram and services work
You probably received this img_0014 in your letterbox today – but just in case you did not, please find attached the latest info from Metro Rail.
Note there is a public meeting on Wed Nov 30 from 6pm-8pm at South Yarra Citizens Centre at Fawkner Park. I would encourage you go to this session.
Metro Rail – Possible assistance for renters
MMRA are interested in helping to facilitate a process with the Tunnels and Stations contractor (once appointed) to explore the potential for senior engineers and other tunnel workers (many expected from overseas) to talk to people in our building who want to rent out their apartment
Metro Rail – Contact info
Metro Rail already have a 1800 in umber in place for queries. They are very happy for Botanica residents to call the number and make operational queries.
This includes things like “Is the drilling in Bowen Crescent today related to Metro Rail, how long will it go?”
Feel free to call 1800 551 927 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm).
Once the construction begins in 2018 there will be a different process and I’d expect it to be a 24 hour facility.
Metro Rail – Summary of dates
The previous post had lots in it…here is a few of the key things to me
- In the first few months of 2017, we will see lots of action. New tram stop, Domain Rd closed, Bromby St opened
- In second half of 2017 we will see tram /road / bike lanes moved to the ‘other side’ and trees go.
- Early 2018 we will see the ‘open hole’. It will be a big hassle but work will be mainly during daylight and go for about 18 months
- Mid 2019 – An acoustic shed will minimise our noise / dust but work will go 7/24 for 18 months.
- End 2021 – Our pain will be “over” and the road back to final config
- 2026 – all systems go
Essentially the hassle will go for FIVE years from the start of 2017…not great but better than I thought previously.
The Botanica 
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