Liardet Centre update

The Liardet St steering committee met for the first time since March. Representatives from LFK, the Albert Park College Child Care Centre, the community, the City of Port Phillip, state and federal government attended.

The meeting was constructive. Some of the points to come out of the meeting were:

• the building condition audit recently undertaken shows that some immediate works are needed to bring the centre into line with current children's services regulations. They are being done.
  
• it has identified further works that would need to be done to make the building fit for purpose


• it was agreed that the Steering Committee should be advised about the cost and scope of the works before a decision is taken on whether to proceed with those works


• all present agreed to continue working towards the project with all the parties present invited to contribute their vision, values and principles to the architect, Ian Perkins


• the community representatives played a strong role as advocates for the community


• it was agreed that a charter or memorandum of understanding between the City of Port Phillip, Lady Forster Kinder and APCCC should be pursued but should not hold up progress

Red and blue

Cold weather has led to widespread take up of the Borough's new beanie.

Bird's eye view

This is how works are unfolding on Princes Pier behind the brown hoarding.

Cloud over Sandridge election result has lifted

Anthony Scrinis, candidate for Sandridge Ward in the November 2008 election for the City of Port Phillip, applied to the Municipal Electoral Tribunal for a review of the outcome of the election in Sandridge ward on a range of grounds.

The application has been dismissed.

I am relieved that I can continue to represent Sandridge Ward without this shadow hanging over me.

Small change makes a big difference

A simple ‘Keep Clear’ sign painted on Ingles St has greatly improved the Sandridge Rail Trail route from Port Melbourne to the city.
In the Loop (Bicycle Victoria) says:
'Steps like this are to be applauded. Often it is the minor but frequently overlooked details which make the difference between effective road facilities for riders, and inferior, token efforts.'
http://www.bv.com.au/change-the-world/41915/

Success!

A new flashing 40 sign has been installed on the descent from the Graham St overpass following advocacy from Port Melbourne Primary's Travel Well Committee.

Parents have reported a change in driver behaviour already.

Sport on Saturday in Sandridge

In windy conditions on Saturday

'It took a helicopter kick from Port Melbourne midfielder Patrick Hassett to shake off Werribee Tigers in a six point thriller at Chirnside Park yesterday.

The Borough staged a gritty final quarter to win 11.16 (82) to 11.10 (76)'

Brent Diamond, The Sunday Age July 12, 2009

Meanwhile, the Port Melbourne Sharks played to a 0-0 draw with Diamond Valley at Murphy's Reserve.