The next few weeks / months are going to be like something none of us have ever experienced. I am sure that we’ll all be spending more time inside our apartments.

It is a good time to help your neighbours…even though it is a bit tricky with social distancing. I thought the note that Scott and Sara put in the lift was wonderful, thanks to both of you.

I don’t know how we’ll be able to help but here’s a few suggestions of things that all of us can do…

• Don’t touch things like lift buttons with your hands.
• Don’t get in a crowded lift. I know they are usually empty but if there is a few people in it, wait the 90 seconds for the next one.
• Maybe cancel your newspapers?
• I’ve started building a daily list of who I have been in physical contact with. I am hope I don’t get it but if I test positive and they asked me, at a time when I was very stressed, when did I go to Coles, who served me?? I’m not seeing many people so it is easy to build the list each day…and toss it in the bin at the end.

Stay safe

Have a squiz here

Over 100 businesses have set up in Fitzroy St from fire impacted regions open every weekend for the next two months. Fresh bread, wine, cheese, trout, flowers, chocolate, olives, dukkah plus more

Details Here

As the façade work is drawing to a close, AbSafe will be pressure washing the building and cleaning the windows.

This work will commence on the Bowen Crescent side on Monday February 24^th at 8am.  They will continue to do the back and the city sides next week.  They will leave the front of the building until all façade work is complete on that side.

It will help everyone if you could ensure that your balcony is cleared and close all windows.  If you do not clear your balcony they will attempt to work around items and minimise any damage.

The window cleaning will be done separately once all washing is complete.

Gary Buck

OC Chairman

Feb 17, 2020

If you use the various parking permits in the City of Port Phillip – you should read this document

You may even want to attend the Council meeting next Wednesday!! Details below, or you can watch online.

Ordinary Council Meeting
Wednesday 19 February 2020
Commencing 6.30pm
St Kilda Town Hall

Latest news from this morning’s meeting

This morning a lovely Bangladeshi guy was stopped getting fuel and washing his windscreen. A guy jumped in a took the car.

Not sure of the condition now – listen to its arrival…you can see the sparks flying….and why climb out the window. Door worked fine

Plenty of police soon on the scene. I’m told they have apprehended the guy

Click this link below to see details of work

Footpath Planters

The good news, which is that VicRoads have given the green light, with various requirements that shouldn’t be too onerous to meet.

City of Port Phillip is in the process of drawing up some options.

Footpath Finishing Works

CYP is currently planning to begin on the 8^th February on the pram ramps at Bowen Crescent and Bowen Lane, and completing the sections in-between during the week.

Saturday the 15^th for any finishing works.

No access or driveway closures for Botanica residents – However on the 8^th and 15^th residents accessing will the front of the building on foot will need to approach from the Bowen Crescent end. (CYP will send out a map to residents before the works and there will be signage up in advance)