The Fishermans Bend Review Panel ended its marathon hearings on Amendment GC81 on 22nd June - the longest running hearing in the history of Planning Panels in Victoria. Amendment GC81 is the planning amendment and suite of planning controls that seek to give effect to the Vision for Fishermans …
Fishermans Bend & Montague
Winter sun
This solstice week has been mid-winter cold with a low of 30 on the 19 June. When the sun comes out, it's like a magnet. The shaded bench is ignored in favour of the sunny one, and the cafe with tables in the sun wins the patrons. In 1999 when planning activists campaigned against a high rise …
Fifteen85
There's a new wave of development activity in Montague and Fishermans Bend as permits granted several years ago enter the marketing phase. Fifteen85. Ah! That’s the address. Didn’t get it at first. 15 – 85 Gladstone Street. A launch party is to be held on June 23rd for the first of …
The First Quarter
Easter Explorations in Fishermans Bend 2018 The next wave of development is beginning with several sites in, and on the edge of, Fishermans Bend being prepared for construction. In Montague The new South Melbourne-Ferrars St Primary School is in recess after an exuberant first full term in …
Politics in the Pub
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Report from the Panel
A Planning Panel is reviewing the draft planning controls, Amendment GC81, for Fishermans Bend. The hearings started on 1st March and the Panel will sit for a marathon 56 days to hear all submissions. The Panel will deliberate on the submissions and prepare a report to the Minister within 40 days of …