AUGUST 2015 ISSUE 111 PRICELESS WWW.DOCKLANDSNEWS.COM.AU : Docklands_News Melbourne Regatta in Tram-bridge concept Docklands this month reappears Page 3 Page 5 Major fundraiser for Short-stay decision to Alma Doepel change Docklands Page 4 Page 6 Worship plan has gone to god leader of the opposition Matthew Guy fi rst After a three-year bid-process, announced plans for a Docklands place of worship in 2012, to honour a Liberal Party Places Victoria has admitted election promise. defeat over plans for a Mr Guy did not answer phone calls from Docklands place of worship. Docklands News and his offi ce declined to provide comment from the Opposition Th e State Government’s urban renewal Leader. authority last month confi rmed it had Planning shadow minister David Davis said terminated the lengthy bid process for a local Docklands needed a “broader range of local place of worship, which started in 2012. facilities to strengthen the community”. “Places Victoria acts commercially to “It is time Daniel Andrews and Richard revitalise neighbourhoods and despite Wynne made sure that a full-range our best eff orts and those of the preferred of community facilities, including bidder for a place of worship in Docklands, opportunities for religious observance, was an agreement could not be reached,” Places available in Docklands,” Mr Davis said. Victoria general manager Simon Wilson said. “As a result, we have terminated the formal When the bid process for a Docklands place bid process.” of worship was launched in 2012 interested Chaya James meets Zoologist Chris Humfrey and Caramello the Koala. parties were required to submit proposals “We are committed to securing the best that would also off er a community benefi t, outcome for the Docklands community and such as co-sharing premises with other will continue to progress opportunities for denominations or providing education and Kids go wild during holidays projects that contribute to the vibrancy of training facilities. the area.” At the time it was anticipated the project Zoologist Chris Humfrey gave his audience a rare opportunity to It’s understood Places Victoria had been would be well underway by 2015 and two negotiating with CityLife Church for at least other religious agencies were initially short- get up close and personal with some unique and exciting animals two years to build a place of worship at a listed during the bid process. site on the corner of Footscray Rd and Little during July. Th e Faith Communities Council of Victoria Docklands Drive. (FCCV), a Victorian multifaith organisation, An array of native Australian animals All the animals and zookeepers stuck around Th e Pentecostal mega-church is based withdrew its bid for the site in early 2013. came to meet the kids in the Spiegeltent at after the show to get their photos taken with in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, with Chairperson Murray Davies declined to Docklands’ Wonderland Fun Park. Snakes, the kids, which gave the audience the chance multiple sites across the Knox, Casey and comment on this story. turtles, wallabies, echidnas and dingoes were to get closer to the animals they had learnt Manningham areas. all a part of the show and a blue-and-yellow about during the show. Pentecostal Christian church Planetshakers However, the two parties were unable to Macaw parrot stood out as the spectacular had also been keen to develop a place of Th e fun continues at Wonderland Fun Park come to an agreement. international star. worship in Docklands, but by 2013 was out of during August as they celebrate “Bestie” CityLife Church declined to comment when the running for the project. But the crowd favourite was Caramello the Month. Every Saturday during August all contacted by Docklands News. Koala, who clung tight to her keeper Chris as unlimited ride wristbands are two for one, so Spokesperson Darryn Keneally also declined the audience came up to give her a pat. you can bring your “bestie” for free! Former Planning Minister and current to comment. YOUR DOCKLANDS CONVEYANCING EXPERT 1223/401 Docklands Drive, Docklands VIC 3008, (03) 8640 9002, [email protected] Residential: Commercial: AOZSa>c`QVOaSa Sales, Purchases & Leasing anchorconveyancing.com.au 2 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 111 Community voice to be Suite 108, 198 Harbour Esplanade PO Box 23008 Docklands 8012 Tel: 8689 7979 Fax: 9602 2929 www.docklandsnews.com.au heard in Fishermans Bend Advertising Shane Scanlan: 0419 542 625 By Alana Beitz Tel: 8689 7979 Fax: 9602 2929 [email protected] Th e Minister for Planning Richard Wynne has appointed a team of community representatives to Reader contributions are welcome. Please send articles and images to advise him on the development of the Fishermans Bend precinct. [email protected] Th e deadline for the September edition Th e Fishermans Bend Ministerial Advisory is August 28. Committee comprises 11 members with a variety of expertise in areas such as Published by Shane Scanlan architecture, transport, business and Edited by Bethany Williams government. Mr Wynne believes the committee will Follow us on Twitter lead to a more transparent, insightful and @Docklands_News community-focused development of the precinct. Like us on Facebook Docklands News “I’ve chosen a committee which brings together the best in planning experts and To download our iPad app, community members, giving locals a direct simply scan the QR code below: voice in the process,” he said. Th e Fishermans Bend precinct covers an area of 450 hectares to be divided into fi ve distinct neighborhoods, making it the largest urban renewal project in Australia. Pic: (left to right) Janet Bolitho, Minister for Planning Richard Wynne, Meredith Sussex, Albert Park MP Martin Foley, Helen Halliday at proposed Ferrars St School site. While approvals for residential developments have already been made, for community members to appeal “Th e timing of delivery of new infrastructure, there has been resounding concern from the decisions. including transport, schools and community that services such as schools, community facilities has been an issue in transportation and public spaces are being “Th e key to Fishermans Bend’s success will new neighbourhoods across the world. sidelined. be sensible and sustainable development,” Fishermans Bend provides an opportunity to he said. One of the major obstacles in the do a better job of this.” development of Fishermans Bend is “If this can be achieved, the area will grow Ms Sussex believes any planning that that most of the land is privately owned, into an attractive location for a diversity of involves the community is positive. minimising the potential for open spaces people.” and shared community facilities. “Decisions made with community input are Th e other two community representatives simply better decisions than those made Docklands local Phil Spender is one of joining Mr Spender on the committee are without that input,” she said. three community representatives elected former Port Phillip mayor Janet Bolitho and to the committee, and is looking forward to Fishermans Bend Network member Helen Other committee members include Lord a more open and inclusive approach to the Halliday. Mayor Robert Doyle, Port Phillip Mayor development of Fishermans Bend. Amanda Stevens, and a number of experts Public administration leader Meredith in design and planning: Lucinda Hartley Mr Spender says that there needs to be Sussex has been appointed as the chair (urban renewal), Michelle Howard (social a “watering down of political power” of the committee and says the success infrastructure) Eric Keys (integrated in new urban development, after the of Fishermans Bend will come down to transport), Rob McGauran (architecture and previous government rezoned land without planning and timing. housing) and Tania Quick (business and community consultation. local industry). “It is unusual for a major urban renewal Mr Spender hopes this Government will project to be undertaken when most of the Th e committee is expected to have its fi rst take a more transparent approach to the land is privately owned,” she said. “But that meeting this month and the fi rst stage of development of the precinct, notifying provides us with the opportunity to develop strategic planning is expected to be fi nished residents to changes, and opening avenues new planning models.” by early 2016. 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Th e Melbourne Regatta and Blessing of the a great asset for Melbourne and largely Fleet coincides with Melbourne Day on underutilised. We feel that an annual regatta August 30 and, as in previous years, will see a and blessing of the fl eet is appropriate for a fl otilla of boats fi ll Victoria Harbour. harbour city,” Mr Reid said. Organised by the Melbourne Passenger Boat According to Mr Reid, the event continues to Association, the regatta aims to celebrate grow year on year. and recognise the waterways and those who “In 2014 we estimated between 3000 and work on and around them.