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monashbulletinAugust 2017
P2 Exciting Events P3 Gardiners Reserve update P7 Multicultural Award winner
Playspace fun
An exciting new playspace will be created in Arthur Street Reserve in Burwood within the next 12 months.
The playspace was initially proposed for Oak Tree Park in the Montpellier Gardens Estate, in response to a petition received in 2015 requesting a space for local children to enjoy.
However, during community consultation it was suggested that Arthur Street Reserve (also in Montpellier Estate), would be a more suitable site for the playspace.
Council is grateful to the many residents who provided feedback
on the playspace and has allocated $144k to the project which will highlight the estate's history as the original home of the Brockhoff Biscuit Factory.
The local community has provided great ideas for the design of the playspace, with key elements to include a play unit with a climbing net and a swing set with a basket swing.
Council has allocated $1 million in its 2017/18 Budget towards creating new and updating
existing playspaces across the municipality. Samada Street in Notting Hill will receive a new playspace and playspaces in Fiander Avenue Reserve (Syndal), Murumba Drive (Oakleigh South), Netherby Avenue (Wheelers Hill) and Pascall Street (Mount Waverley), will also be receiving upgrades this financial year.
For more info:
www.monash.vic.gov.au/playspace-upgrades
9518 3527
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Monash Civic Centre
293 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley, 3150
Hours: 8.15am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
Oakleigh Service Centre
3 Atherton Road, Oakleigh, 3166
Hours: 8.45am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
Tel 9518 3555 Fax 9518 3444
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Next Council meeting The next Council meeting will be held on Tuesday 29 August, from 7pm. The meeting will be held at the Monash Civic Centre (293 Springvale Rd, Glen Waverley).
The meeting’s agenda will be published on Council’s website from 5.30pm on Thursday 24 August. Monash residents and ratepayers can ask questions at the meeting, with questions to be submitted to Council by 5pm on Tuesday 29 August.
If you’re unable to attend the meeting, don’t forget you can now watch from home: webcast.monash.vic.gov.au. Videos of Council meetings from February 2017 are also available to watch at the above web address.
For more info:
www.monash.vic.gov.au/meetings 9518 3555
We welcome your feedback about the Monash Bulletin: 9518 3678
Joanne.Robertson @monash.vic.gov.au
Rates reminderAnnual rates notices have been posted out and if you are planning on paying your rates by instalments it’s important to know the dates they are due.
Please ensure you read the back of the notice carefully for the important dates. You can also choose to pay by BPay - all details are on the rates notice.
Monash Council continues to have the lowest average rates of all 79 Victorian councils. We’ve increased rates by 2% in line with the State Government’s rate capping but we’re
also undertaking a large program of community infrastructure upgrades to improve local facilities.
On average, Monash ratepayers pay about $400 less in rates per year than the statewide average.
For more info:
www.monash.vic.gov.au/rates 9518 3661
At its July meeting, Council endorsed the 2017/18 Arts and Culture Action Plan. The plan includes events that contribute to an engaged and inclusive community through a vibrant arts and culture program.
Festivals, events and cultural activities are an important part of the development of community life, and are a great way to come together and foster understanding and unity.
These events create a sense of pride and belonging and showcase the spirit of the Monash community.
Under the plan, Council will boost funding for its popular Australia Day program, with a Community
Celebration event including a free sausage sizzle, local band performances, interactive activities and traditionally themed Australia Day games.
Other events to be hosted over the financial year include our stellar Monash Carols by Candlelight, Clayton Street Festival and Hawkers Night Market, the Live at Warrawee music festival, NAIDOC Week celebrations and the Monash Winter Concert Series.
For more info:
www.monash.vic.gov.au/arts 9518 3636
Excitingevents ahead
A program of fun, interesting and exciting events are planned for the Monash community to enjoy over the next 12 months.
Message from Mayor Rebecca Paterson
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I’m fortunate to meet some wonderful local people in my role as Mayor of this great city. One I come across regularly is Norm Gibbs OAM who always attends our monthly Council meetings and is a great advocate for Monash. Norm is renowned for his community spirit and generosity. He is an honorary probation officer, Justice of the Peace and volunteer with too many charities to mention, but is known by many for his role as Zodo the Clown and Santa Claus for more than 20 years with Monash Hospital and Very Special Kids, amongst others. He is the first to put up his hand to help others. So, it was my great pleasure at our recent Council meeting to formally advise Norm (and his lovely wife Topsy), that Council had approved a request from Norm’s family for a garden seat with a plaque (funded by the family), honouring his service to the community, to be placed in the grounds of the Mount Waverley Community Centre. Congratulations Norm.
Sadly, over the past few months we have seen an increase in the number of people sleeping rough on our streets in Monash. This is an extremely complex problem and many of the people who are
sleeping rough are experiencing mental health or alcohol and drug issues, which adds to the challenges of providing support to them. Council has undertaken a number of actions to address this issue, including advocating to the Municipal Association of Victoria, for a greater commitment from the State Government for increased support services.
I have met with both the Lord Mayor of Melbourne Robert Doyle and the Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing Martin Foley to discuss our concerns and ask for their support. I know rough sleepers can be confronting for our community. We are committed to showing compassion and providing support to all. Ideally, we would like to help them move to supported accommodation where possible. Let me assure you that where there is any unacceptable or inappropriate behaviour we will engage with Victoria Police to support us in moving the individual on.
It was terrific to join in with the Friends of Scotchmans Creek and Valley Reserve for their planting day recently. This is a group close to my heart, they do such fantastic
work looking after our bushland areas. It was a pleasure to help with the planting of around 2,000 indigenous plants on a beautiful winter’s morning and thanks to Alan Moore (pictured) from the Friends who loosened the soil for me!
As always, please don’t hesitate to contact me if you would like to discuss any local issues:
9518 3509 / 0437 959 163
@crpaterson
/councillorrebecca
Gardiners Reserve works to start Work is about to start on the new synthetic pitch at Gardiners Reserve (Burwood), with Council awarding the contract for its design and construction at the July Council meeting.
The successful contractor Polytan Asia Pacific Pty Ltd has completed similar pitches to a high standard for other councils.
Works are due to start early September 2017 and expected to be completed by March 2018.
The works include synthetic pitch construction, drainage works, fencing, storage, concrete paths, sports equipment and landscaping.
Sports lighting at the ground will also be updated to an LED design, the first for Monash, which is more energy and cost efficient and will reduce light spill outside the reserve.
Council received a range of community feedback on this project when it was put out for consultation, including concerns from some residents regarding traffic.
As a result of the feedback around parking at the reserve, an extra car park will be constructed on the eastern side of the reserve off Evans Street once the synthetic pitch works are completed.
Council will also consult with residents on whether traffic management controls should be introduced in Sixth Avenue, as this was raised as a concern by some residents during the consultation.
For more info:
www.monash.vic.gov.au/gardinersreserve
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Update on major development proposals Here is an update on several major developments proposed, approved or refused across Monash:
Have your say on the draft Open Space StrategyAs Monash’s population continues to grow, it is important residents have access to quality public open space to enjoy.
Council is disappointed at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal’s (VCAT) decision, to grant a planning permit for a three storey aged care facility at 35-39 Regent Street, Mount Waverley. Council arguedstrongly against the proposal at VCAT, believing theproposal to be an overdevelopment of the land, withdetrimental impacts on the abutting Valley Reserve.There were 160 community submissions received againstthe development
Council will argue strongly against a proposal for a four to eight storey mixed-use development, at 554-558 High Street Road, Mount Waverley at an upcoming hearing before VCAT. Council considered the application inconsistent with relevant policy, excessive in height and bulk and that it would have detrimental impacts on surrounding amenity. There were 35 objections, as well as one petition comprising 30 signatories, received for this proposal
A developer has appealed to VCAT after Council refused a proposal for a five storey residential complex at 15-17 Marriott Parade. As part of its appeal, the applicant has
lodged amended plans for VCAT to consider. The VCAT Merits Hearing began on Monday 31 July 2017
VCAT has approved a plan for a 10 storey mixed-use development at 807-811 Warrigal Road and 1513-1517 Dandenong Road, Oakleigh. The development was initially proposed to be 18 storeys tall but was amended to 10 storeys. Council had argued at VCAT that the development be further reduced to eight storeys, however VCAT did not agree. Council received 18 objections
A permit for a seven-storey apartment building at 45-49 Portman Street, Oakleigh was refused by VCAT.Council argued strongly against the development,considering it to be inconsistent with relevant policy,an overdevelopment of the site and that it would haveadverse impacts on adjoining properties.
For more info:
www.monash.vic.gov.au/major-developments 9518 3555
Monash has an extensive network of public open spaces that includes playing fields, local parks and trails that meander along some beautiful creek valleys but it’s important we also plan for future open space needs.
That’s the reason behind Council’s newly released draft Monash Open Space Strategy, which looks at what the future needs of the community might be over the next 10 years. In September we will be putting the strategy out for public comment. Look out for more information in the next issue of the Bulletin.
Accessible open space is important to the well-being of Monash residents. The draft open space strategy outlines key issues and
outcomes to improve open space in Monash.
Some of the key issues include:
The need for additional convenient and functional open space to address existing gaps and serve Monash’s growing population
Open spaces to suit increasing housing density
Off-road trails to allow people to move through open space and connect with nature
Funding the provision and development of open space.
For more info:
www.monash.vic.gov.au/openspace
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How do I...?…report a pothole on a Monash road?If the pothole is on a major road managed by VicRoads, we will ask them to fix it. If it’s a local road managed by Council and it is considered urgent, we will send our Rapid Response team out to make temporary repairs, or make the area safe, within 24 hours. If the
pothole is minor and assessed as not being an urgent fix, the road will be made safe within five working days and repaired within 20 working days.
To report any pothole issues:
9518 3555 (during both business and after hours)
... access a disabled Parking Permit?Many know that people with a disability can access a Disabled Parking Permit but did you know there are two categories you can apply for?
Category 1 blue permits allow the holder to park in:
Disabled Parking Bays for the time indicated, or
Ordinary Parking Bays for double the period shown on the parking sign.
Category 2 Disabled Parking Permits are green and allow the holder to park in any ordinary parking bay for double the period shown on the parking sign.
For more info: www.monash.vic.gov.au/
disabledpermits 9518 3555
Work on a new public space featuring improved lighting, furniture and street art is about to start in the Holmesglen neighbourhood (Chadstone).Council is upgrading the shared path and building a new public space off Warrigal Road between the Holmesglen shopping strip and Glen Waverley railway line.
Construction is due to start this month (August) with completion by December 2017.
A key feature of the space will be a bouldering (climbing) wall, providing lots of fun and fitness challenges for all ages.
The Holmesglen Activation Project is a joint initiative between Council and the State Government. The cost of the project is $395,000 with the State Government contributing $250,000 through the Public Safety Infrastructure Grants Program, part of
the Victorian Government’s Community Crime Prevention Program. Council is contributing $145,000.
Council consulted with local community groups, residents, Victoria Police, traders, the Holmesglen Institute, and the Ashburton and Chadstone Public Tenants Group.
During construction, the shared path between Collins Street and Warrigal Road will be temporarily closed. An alternative path is available along Collins Street, Batesford Road and Warrigal Road.
For more info:
www.monash.vic.gov.au/major-developments
9518 3555
Ashwood bridge gets colourful makeover An Ashwood graffiti hotspot has been transformed with a new street art mural, aimed at preventing tagging and creating a sense of community pride. Council, in a joint project with the State Government, commissioned the mural at the Warrigal Road bridge underpass, as part of Council’s Strengthening Ashwood and Chadstone Project - a Community Action Plan to make the area an even better place to work, live and socialise. The State Government provided $25,000 in funding with Council contributing $12,000.
Designed and painted by street art artist Carla Gottgens, the mural features
designs inspired by local residents.
Key themes reflect the surrounding natural parklands with trees, leaves and vegetation featured. The mural was completed in June.
Street art murals have been created across Monash over the past three years to tackle ugly graffiti tags.
For more info:
www.monash.vic.gov.au/graffiti 9518 3555
New look for Holmesglen
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Cr Stuart James Deputy Mayor 0413 184 250Stuart.James@ monash.vic.gov.au
Cr Theo Zographos0430 316 911Theo.Zographos@ monash.vic.gov.au
Cr Shane McCluskey 0466 345 [email protected]
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The Metro Waste and Resource Recovery Group represents 31 Melbourne Metro councils and I have been Council’s representative since 2012. It has recently won contracts for three new ‘green’ waste processing plants, which will use sophisticated composting techniques to process food waste and grass cuttings and prunings to create compost and reusable materials.
Monash is committed to reducing landfill gas emissions and waste to landfill by including food waste in the green bin and having it treated as part of the organics processing. Almost half the waste that Monash currently puts into landfill is food waste. The Clayton tip is now full but will continue to ferment, producing methane and other rather smelly gases for the next 30 years from food waste. Melbourne puts over 2.75 million tonnes of waste into landfill every year, hardly world’s best practice. Over the last 10 years the average amount of waste generated by Victorians on a per-person basis has grown by 29% - a disturbing trend.
Recently I put up a Notice of Motion about the Waste Management Levy which the State Government collects from Council - around $63 for every
ton that goes to landfill. Over the last seven years Monash has contributed $17M to this fund, enough to refurbish about eight sports pavilions or build three multi-storey car parks. This funding has not been available to assist with the rehabilitation costs of the Clayton South Regional Landfill or other legacy landfills in which Monash has an interest.
The levy and associated ‘sustainability’ fund was created to assist in reducing waste to landfill but the 2017 State Budget papers show that it has been going into items like a $110M plantation for the timber industry in the Latrobe Valley and $8.1M upgrading the Parks Victoria website. The fund, sitting at $466M last year and expected to grow to $513M this year, is now being investigated by Auditor-General Andrew Greaves.
We did get a MWRRG grant towards the polystyrene machine (see me below with Paul and Tom at the Notting Hill Waste Transfer Station). It’s one of the first machines used by a Council and processes around 1,300 car boot loads of polystyrene per month, shrinking the polystyrene by 97%.
Contact me regarding any concerns on 0407 878 033 or
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Celebrate Community Safety Month
Community Safety Month is held across Monash every October and brings together lots of fun, interesting and practical safety events, community get-togethers and workshops for the Monash community to enjoy.
The month of activities is a reminder that everyone has a role to play in keeping our community safe.
Monash Council is committed to working with our community and agency partners to continue to create safe neighbourhoods and places and spaces where people feel happy and empowered to lead fulfilling lives. Safety is a fundamental human right and is essential to health and wellbeing and enjoyment of community life.
Activities during the month include a child safety workshop, children's party and family expo, Operation Safe Cycle and Seniors Stepping out Safely.
For further info:
www.monash.vic.gov.au/safetymonth 9518 3574
Nawal Moudgil, (Noel), arrived in Australia in 1994 from his native India as a 24-year-old with a deep love of music and culture.
Spreading a love of music and culture
After settling in Glen Waverley he followed his dream of teaching music and promoting and fostering Indian music, film and dance by establishing the SIMDA Music School & SKGA Inc - Sangam Kala Group Australia, teaching singing and Indian musical instruments to people of all ages and ethnicities. He estimates he has taught more than 3,000 students, the youngest being six months of age and the oldest 96.
His role as a music educator, performer, music and film producer and volunteer organiser of these festivals and events has earned Nawal the 2017 Sir John Monash Multicultural Champion award. “I feel honoured and overwhelmed to win the award.” said Nawal.
Nawal has also worked tirelessly to encourage a greater understanding and respect of different cultures by organising cultural classes; multicultural festivals, including the SSCAFF Satrangi 7 Colors Arts & Film Festival; Surtarang; Sawan Spring Cultural Festival; and Spirit & Harmony Music Festival.
Nawal’s festivals not only promote Indian music and culture, but feature singing, dancing, music, comedy and poetry from a range of subcultures including Australian, Chinese and African.
“It is wonderful to see people from so many cultures and communities drawn together in a spirit of harmony,
togetherness and wellbeing where they can learn about, appreciate and understand each other’s culture.” he said.
High Commendations were awarded to Deon Manasis for his work promoting diversity and harmony through the Manasis School of Greek Dance and Culture and Helen Andrikopoulos who has played a significant role in supporting Greek women through the Kariatides Greek Women’s Club of Oakleigh.
For more info:
www.monash.vic.gov.au/monash-awards
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Monash Gallery of Art
Australians in PNG 12 August - 8 October
Featuring new work by Eric Bridgeman, Stephen Dupont and Sonia Payes, this suite of exhibitions acknowledges the complexity and significance of Australia’s involvement with its closest neighbour.
Monash Gallery of Art, 860 Ferntree Gully Road, Wheelers Hill. Free entry.
www.mga.org.au 8544 0500
The Highway Gallery
Essence and Inflorescence 31 August - 10 September
An exhibition of pastels and paintings by long-time gallery exhibitors, Margaret and Kathy Landvogt, with this colourful new celebration of nature and life.
Something SpecialAnnual Art and Craft Exhibition13 September - 1 October
Showcasing the work of tutors and students of Mount Street Neighbourhood House. Come and see what is produced during courses at Mount Street Neighbourhood House.
The Highway Gallery, 14 The Highway, Mount Waverley. Free entry. highwaygallery.wordpress.com
Gardening with native plantsSun 10 September, 2-4pm
Monash Seminar and Training Centre, 1A Atherton Road, Oakleigh
Pick up tips on how to create a garden with native plants, which will provide habitat for local wildlife. Attendees will find out how they can receive a voucher for FREE native seedlings.
Sustainable building tourSun 17 September
11am-12pm and 12pm-1pm (two sessions available)
Eastern Innovation Business Centre, 5A Hartnett Close, Mulgrave
Join us for a guided tour of the sustainability features at the outstanding Eastern Innovation Business Centre.
Bookings essential:
www.monash.vic.gov.au/events 9518 3555
Eric Bridgeman Mori Kaupa 2017 from the series SignCourtesy of the artist, Andrew Baker (Brisbane) and Gallerysmith (Melbourne)
Winter Concert Rhythm of the IslandsSun 17 September 2pm-4pmClayton Hall, 264 Clayton Rd
The ‘Move On Up’ choir will perform, together with the Nuholani Polynesian Dance Group and Cook Island Dancers.
Bookings open Mon 28 August.
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Thurs 31 August
10.30am-12pm
Wheelers Hill Library, 860 Ferntree Gully Road
It’s not about the destination, it's about the journey. Learn the basics of family history research and the free resources available at the library and on the internet.
To book: 9561 6211.
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