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MELBOURNE's DOCKLANDS a Strategic Planning Framework MELBOURNE'S DOCKLANDS A Strategic Planning Framework ,. " Report on Public Consultation .by Minister For Planning and Urban Growth May 1990 .. " r 711.5 1 099451 '~--; DOC I' strategic Pf~,===:f=' =========================================================================::::::!J :opy 21 , . 711.5 7458117 099451 DOC Melbourne's docklands : a strategic pf a strategic planning copy 2 framework. Report on public consultation INTRODUCTION This report summarises issues raised during the public consultation process undertaken on the "Strategic Planning Framework for Melbourne"s Docklands" (SPF) released by the Government in August 1989. The release of the SPF was an initial step in the long term public consultation process surrounding planning for the Docklands area. Following its release a series of meetings, workshops and public seminars were held with interested groups and individuals. Written submissions were also made by a number of people. This report summarizes the views expressed and outlines the action the Government is taking to address concerns raised. Following the public consultation, the Government has made two key decisions affecting long-term planning for the Docklands area. The 'first was to consider re-development opportunities tor a wider area than that which was included in tne SPF. This Greater Docklands study area covers some 22 square kilometres comprising the port area, the railway yards and the South/Port Technology Precinct. The second important decision was to establish a Docklands Task Force (DTF) to consider long-term development options for this area. The DTF has been given responsibility to further consider many of the issues raised in the SPF consultation process. The DTF will report to the Government in the middle of the year. Its report will also be made available as part of an extensive public consultation period beginning in the second ha·lf of 1990 and running well into 1991. CONSULTATION An extensive public consultation process was undertaken after the release of the SPF,in August 1989. This included: two major public seminars attended by over 400 people; a series of public ~eminars/workshops on particular issues e.g. housing, boating, road planning; 2 meetings and workshops with local Government, State Government agencies, and interest groups; consultation with the Melbourne City Council at a meetihg involving the Premier, Government Ministers and the Lord Mayor and City Councillors; and, consideration of a number of written submissions. The issues which were raised through these processes are summarized in this report. They have been grouped under five broad themes: * process * transport * regional impacts * land use * urban design However, it is also recognised that many of the issues have wider implications, are interrelated and must not be viewed in isolation. ISSUES RAISED PROCESS Ongoing Planning Process One of the major issues raised related to the form of the ongoing planning process. People were particularly concerned that: the next steps be defined; opportunities for public involvement be established. Following the release of this report and the "Melbourne Docklands Progress Report" by Major Projects Unit and Department of Planning and Urban Growth, the next step in the consultation process will be the release of the DTF report for an extensive period of consultation, beginning in the second half of the year. Olympics Planning If Melbourne is awarded the Olympics, the Government considers it essential that there be significant opportunities for public scrutiny of Olympic proposals and for comment and suggestions for improvements. Formal periods of exhibition of l' 3 major proposals and review by an independent panel will therefore be established. However there will be a need for some modifications to the statutory planning process to enable facilities to be developed in time for the Games. Queries were also raised abbut review processes, in particular: the use of the Environmental Effects Statement (EES) process, or other consultative models e.g. public hearings. The Government is committed to public review of environmental aspects. The Olympic planning process outlined above would deal with environmental issues during the public exhibition and panel hearing phase. Development Authority Issues related to: the need for-a development authority; its structure and membership; and its role and powers. The Government is considering a range of options for implementation. Implementation Issues related to land release financing of development Olympic requirements and timing. The Government will be considering these issues in terms of overall development of the Greater Docklands_area. In the interim the Major Projects Unit is clarifying specific requirements for the Olympics in liaison with the DTF. Release of Information The desire to have a range of information available to inform community debate was expressed. In particular, participants felt that information of the following sort was needed: background information used in strategy development; 4 information about infrastructure relocation and costs; and information about· development economics. The Government is making a range of information publicly available, including the Committee for Melbourne submission to the Commonwealth, the Progress Report on Melbourne's Docklands prepared by the Major Projects Unit and the Department of Planning and Urban Growth, and this report on the consultation outcomes. Th~ final report of the DTF will also be publicly released as an input to the consultation process. Integration of Social Infrastructure and Land Use Planning A number of groups emphasised the need to ensure the integration of social infrastructure and land use planning. The DTF is liaising with the Department of Planning and Urban Growth (which is responsible for the Metropolitan Services· Coordination System) in this regard. The DTF will also investigate processes to facilitate integration. Gentrification._._. ----- Concern was expressed that Docklands development will hasten "gentrification" of inner. suburbs. The Government is developing strategies in consultation with relevant community groups to ensure more affordable housing opportunities throughout inner Melbourne. Discussion of options concerning the mix of housing types and costs within the Greater Docklands will be contained in the DTF report. Traffic through adjacent areas Serious concerns about the cr~atioti of excess traffic in surrounding suburbs, in particular southern suburbs, were raised. Specific issues included: Footscray Road causing increased traffic volumes in South Melbourne and Port Melbourne; and Docklands becoming a destination which generates traffic in the southern suburbs. 1· It was also felt that the work on the Western Bypass study - stage 2 should consider a number of options to address these potential problems particularly in terms of traffi'c impact south of the Yarra. Alternative road options, taking account of these concerns, as well as future land use and transport requirements, are therefore being investigated. 5 Coode Island - Dangerous Goods Storage Strong concerns was expressed about the risk from dangerous goods storage on Coode Island. These concerns will be examined by the newly established Ministerial Task Force on Dangerous Chemicals. Impact on existing physical and social infrastructure The desire to see residential and associated development in Docklands effectively limited to existing residential area and therefore better utilise existing facilities rather than diverting funds to develop.newinfrastructure, was expressed. In particular, issues were raised relating to: requirements for upgrading physical infrastructure; the extent to which development will increase the load on existing social infrastructure; and use of existing community facilities in adjacent areas. The Government is addressing these issues in terms of the, overall planning process. It sees Docklands development as an . important initiative in the Government's urban consolidation p'olicy designed to more intensively use existing infrastructure. Physical infrastructure authorities (e.g. MMBW) will take Docklands development proposals into account in their planning activities and existing community facilities will be taken into account. Competition with other areas Concerns were raised about the impact of Docklands development on: the viability of other inner city developments especially Jolimont and Southbank; and the economic viability and the nature of future development within the Central Activities District (CAD). The DTF is considering these and other regional impacts and taking these into account in developing a broad development framework that confirms the mixe'd use emphasis proposed in the SPF. Impact on Industrial Zone South of the Yarra The issue of possible incompatibilities between Docklands development and adjacent industrial uses was raised. 6 The Department of Planning and Urban Growth, in conjunction with Port Melbourne Council, is reviewing the zonings for this area, in the light of plans for the South/Port technology precinct and Docklandsdevelopment. TRANSPORT Collins Street Extension In discussions about the options of extending Collins Street concerns were raised including: the form it would take; its' potential impact on development opportunities; and the prospect of demolition of buildings of heritage significance in the existing rail yards. urban design issues concerning its ramped development; the question of extending or not extending the Central
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