All posts by Gary Buck
Car crash out the front
Amazing what the cameras pick up – love to understand what the offender was doing?? The Tesla driver had just parked and got rego details but a fake phone number. Reported to Police.
Poor your girl from RAV4 told me it looks like her car will be written off – can’t open / close door. Damage to front and back.
Heritage Victoria response on ugly hatch near driveway

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
Funny story
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/
LAST CALL – Free drinks and nibbles at Flo
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
…oh yes – CYP will also be there at the start to tell us all about chiller plants (pictured below)

LAST CALL – Free drinks and nibbles at Flo
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
…oh yes – CYP will also be there at the start to tell us all about chiller plants (pictured below)

Attempted car park break in
Please be aware that we had two individuals try to break in to the lower car park via Bowen Cres access.
It was reported to the Police
Please be vigilant and make sure that doors close behind you. Do not put your self at any risk and call Police if necessary.

Chillers / Drinks and nibbles

OWNERS and RENTERS – ALL Welcome
Yes it is all happening – CYP are coming to tell us all about the Chiller plants (that is them above in case you didn’t realise)
…and if you needed any extra incentive the Committee have decided to put on some drinks and nibbles afterwards.
Come along and find out about the chillers and then meet your neighbours.
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
Timelapse of yesterday
Want to know about the Chillers…and have a drink and nibbles with others from Botanica??

I know that a lot of you are interested / concerned about the massive chiller plants in front of our building. We have arranged for CYP to bring their expert along to tell us all about them.
- Are they safe?
- Will we get Legionnaires from them?
- How noisy will they be?
- What is emitted from them??
Lock in Tuesday November 19 starting at 530pm
All Botanica residents are welcome, you don’t have to be an owner.
More details to come but we will also put on some drinks and nibbles after the talk.
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