Harbour Esplanade Vision Revealed
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MAY 2014 ISSUE 97 PRICELESS WWW.DOCKLANDSNEWS.COM.AU : Docklands_News Library to open this month Triumph for Team Tommy Page 3 Page 7 New start for Nandini Police headquarters ahead of Page 6 schedule Page 11 Blast from the past Docklands maritime history was recognised last month, with the Mission to Seafarers' heritage collection found to have state and national signifi cance. Th e collection consists of thousands of items, including letters, documents and photographs. Th e seafarers pictured left are just one piece of the puzzle when it comes to the mission’s vast and intriguing history. Th ey were the crew of the SS Siltonhall and took refuge at the mission in September of 1929 after their ship caught fi re and was abandoned in the Indian Ocean. Read more about the mission's heritage collection on page 4. Harbour Esplanade vision revealed Th e development of Harbour Esplanade could see heritage sheds reinstated, a ferry terminal and a historic boat moored by Central Pier, according to a proposal released by Places Victoria this month. Th e six-step “blueprint” outlines a plan for “Our vision for Harbour Esplanade is a “heritage heart”, optimise deep soil planting Further stages of development will be the development of Harbour Esplanade over signifi cant public waterside destination that opportunities, increase water activation, delivered subject to planning approval the next 10 to 15 years. is used every day of the year,” Places Victoria improve the interface with the stadium and funding and Places Victoria expects to general manager Simon Wilson said. precinct and provide wind protection and submit a planning application for future Developed with the City of Melbourne, shelter. work later this year. the proposal includes two new public “To achieve this, we need to fi nd the right squares, landscaping, play spaces and the balance between buildings, open and green Stage one of the proposal, the $16 million Places Victoria and City of Melbourne will reinstatement of heritage sheds. space, and recreation opportunities which demolition of the raised concrete wharf decks start a community engagement program this respect the heritage of Docklands.” at wharves 8 and 15 and the remediation of month, building on previous consultations Th e proposal also suggests the potential for the sea walls, is currently underway, with the on Harbour Esplanade’s development. a ferry terminal and a historic ship, moored According to diagrams provided by Places intention of reconstructing at least one wharf by Central Pier and serving as a visitor Victoria, the “key moves” of the development deck next year. attraction, by 2025. process are to protect key views, create a Continued on page 9. What to do Where Where to to stay Eat /Drink Beauty, Health Docklands Where & Fitness Services to Shop 2 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 97 Short-stay case returns to Suite 108, 198 Harbour Esplanade PO Box 23008 Docklands 8012 Tel: 8689 7979 Fax: 9602 2929 www.docklandsnews.com.au Building Appeals Board Advertising Tel: 8689 7979 Fax: 9602 2929 [email protected] A newly-appointed Building Appeals Board (BAB) panel will hear the Watergate short-stay case Reader contributions are welcome. next month, with a decision expected in June. Please send articles and images to [email protected] Lawyer Ian Pridgeon is chairing the new Th e deadline for the June edition is panel, which also comprises building May 29. surveyor Matthew Wright and fi re safety engineer Stephen Kip. On April 7, the Watergate case returned Follow us on Twitter to the BAB for a directions hearing, after @Docklands_News being ordered back to the BAB by both the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal last Like us on Facebook year. Docklands News A diff erent BAB panel originally heard the case in 2012 and found in favour of the City To download our iPad app, of Melbourne, upholding its decision to issue simply scan the QR code below: building orders against owners of short-stay apartments in the Watergate building in 2011. Watergate is classifi ed as a Class 2 building under the Building Code of Australia and the orders required the owners to comply with building regulations applicable to a Class 3 building (akin to a hotel or boarding house) or to cease trading. appeal was that it proceeded on the fact relation to three of Mr Salter’s apartments. Docklands Executive Apartments operator that short-stay apartments couldn’t be Mr Margetts also said the BAB panel needed Paul Salter unsuccessfully appealed the considered Class 2 because the term to address the safety issues related to the orders at the BAB, but then successfully “dwelling” was used in its defi nition. appealed the BAB decision at the Supreme change in occupancy characteristics of Court, which sent the case back to the BAB Th e original BAB panel found that the term short-term residents. “dwelling”, as it was used in the Class 2 to be reheard. Mr Margetts said orders relating to costs defi nition, did not only refer to the physical Before it could return, the council appealed should depend on the outcome of the case characteristics required by building codes currently before the panel. the Supreme Court decision in the Court of but also to a sense of connection between Appeals, which led to the same outcome, the occupants. Following a short adjournment, Mr Pridgeon with the case remitted to the BAB. said the panel proposed to consider the In his Supreme Court determination, At the April 7 directions hearing, Mr Salter’s grounds suggested by Mr Niall relating to the Justice Beach said the BAB misinterpreted “untenable” nature of the orders, because lawyer Richard Niall contended that the the building code when it gave the term they could deal with the whole proceeding. current BAB panel had two issues to resolve. “dwelling” a temporal requirement. Mr Pridgeon said the term of panel member He said the building orders were “untenable” Speaking at the April 7 directions hearing, Stephen Kip (who was not present at the and subsequently the appeals should be council’s lawyer Tim Margetts said: “New April 8 directions hearing) ended in June and allowed. facts and material can be relied upon by the therefore the panel would aim to ensure the He also said he would press for an order for board in making its decision.” matter was settled before the end of June. the council to pay the cost of the fi rst BAB He said Mr Salter now managed nine Mr Pridgeon said the panel would reserve appeal. serviced apartments, with another to be the matter of costs until after a decision had Mr Niall said the appropriate course of added the following week, which he said been made and would deal with the matter action would be a half-day hearing to allow could be an issue in terms of building separately. him to argue why the orders were untenable. classifi cation. 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Th e long-awaited “next generation” library And, as if the program of events for will offi cially open on Saturday, May 31 with the opening day wasn’t enough, tram a host of events planned to celebrate the commuters in Docklands will also be treated launch. to a range of onboard performances in the lead up to the launch event. Th e main event of the library launch will be the inaugural Melbourne UNESCO City of Th e onboard performances are aimed at Literature Oration, which will be presented demonstrating the diverse range of off erings by acclaimed Melbourne author Arnold at the new Library at the Dock. Zable. Commuters on-board routes 75, 48, 86 will Th e launch will also include activities and be entertained by the Phunktional Dance programs throughout the day, showcasing Company, Men in Suits choir and physical the library’s unique facilities including theatre ensemble Born in a Taxi. the recording studio, performance space, children’s library and the digital, music and You can see Phunktional Dance Company An artist’s impression of the new public square expected to open to the public this month in Victoria Harbour. entertainment collections. onboard route 75 from midday to 1pm until May 9. Th e opening will also include tours, maker-space activities such as 3D printing Th e Men in Suits choir will be entertaining demonstrations, music production commuters on the 48 tram from 2pm to 3pm Buluk Park or from May 12 to May 16. workshops, dance performances and technology activities. Born in a Taxi will be onboard route 86 from Dock Square? Acting Lord Mayor Susan Riley said the midday to 1pm from May 19 to May 23. opening event was the culmination of three A Flashmob will also take over Southern years’ work from a unique tri-partnership Cross Station in the lead-up to the opening.