News archive for October, 2009
North Melbourne Rock Concert update
North & West Melbourne Association thanks the membership for the responses received. In the light of further information that has recently become available the Committee maintains its level of concern about this proposal. The further information consists of:
- Cost of admission to the event is to be $75-00 per head.
- The target audience is to be 25-30 year age group, plus, and…
Horse polo in Royal Park
Last night (13th October 2009) the Finance and Governance Committee of the Melbourne City Council rejected the proposal for a Horse Polo event on prime recreation land next to the Hockey and Netball Centre. This is a great decision for the users of Royal Park where it was proposed to remove a number of trees. A range of other issues…
Flemington Railway in The Age
We have supported the proposal to extend the railway line from the Flemington racecourse and Showgrounds to the new housing proposal for the old munitions site in Maribyrnong. It could connect to the Victoria University and Highpoint Shopping Centre. Read the report from The Age: Maribyrnong Railway
NWMA’s E-City response
Professor Chris Ryan spoke about E-City at the NWMA’s AGM in April. In early May another proposal emerged for E-Gate to construct another football stadium on the site. A sample response has been prepared and sent to Tim Pallas (Minister for Major Projects) with a copy to Bronwyn Pike. We encourage you to send your own letter of support. (email…