No mention of the Donkey Vote in Local Government Electoral Recommendations Tasmania removed the problem by adopting the Robson Rotation System which reduces the impact of linear voting by creating a number of versions of the ballot paper, each with a different order of names giving each candidate an equal share of all positions on […]
COUNCIL FUNDING DOOMED RAILWAY CAMPAIGN
Manningham council are wasting a further $20,000 of municipal funds in a futile rail campaign, in addition to the $40,000 spent last year, to keep the dream of a railway to Doncaster Hill alive, promote local and overseas investment and give a false hope to Doncaster commuters. Council had already been advised that a railway […]
STUDY SHOWS WHY EAST WEST LINK IS NEEDED
A new travel time study has revealed the extent of congestion across the north of the city The study carried out in May 2014 included 400 trips along the East West Link project corridor over a two week period, to provide a detailed understanding of existing travel times. Traffix Group Pty Ltd, who carried out this […]
APARTMENT GLUT COULD DELAY BUNNINGS STORE
The current flood of apartments for sale in Doncaster could hold up the commencement of construction of the Doncaster Hill Bunnings store till well beyond 12 months if the obtaining of high rise apartment pre-sale quotas continue to be hampered by oversupply. Because the land is prescribed a mixed use zone, with a high proportion […]
ARE WE BUILDING THE SLUMS OF THE FUTURE?
Doris Tran writes to ask….. Could we be building the slums of the future on Doncaster Hill? A recent study has estimated that the majority of the tallest apartment buildings in Melbourne’s major activity centres, such as Doncaster Hill, are of a very “poor” quality, with common design flaws such as cramped layouts and a […]
APARTMENT BUILDING LIKE STACK OF PANCAKES
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JACKSON CT BACK FLIP COULD SET PRECEDENT
Developments up to a height of 19 meters could occur in and around other Neighbourhood Activity Centres throughout the metropolitan area if the state minister for planning approves amendment C95 as submitted by the Manningham Council. Councillors have approved the C95 amendment, for a 19m high mixed use development at Jackson Court, after Manningham […]
A TOWER AT OUR BACK DOOR
June and Graeme’s unit is one of seven dwellings that could have a 19m high development at their back door if councillors endorse the panel’s recommendations at the next council meeting to be held on Tuesday the 26th of August. The proposals narrow rear setback of 3 metres will ensure a claustrophobic outlook for these […]
STACKER PARKING SCRAPPED FROM HIGH RISE
The new owners of the land at 20-24 Hepburn Road have rejected council approved plans for the use of mechanical parking units in the 15 storey development. Instead will be including an extra basement to accommodate the short fall in the parking tally requirement as a result of their removal. This a wakeup call to […]
CONSULTANTS UNDER SCRUTINY
Excerpt from Age article 11/8/14 The $8 billion project, which links Melbourne’s Eastern Freeway with the Western Ring Road, is shaping up as the key political flash point in the lead-up to November’s hotly contested state election. Traffic forecasts for major road infrastructure have been put under increased scrutiny after a $46 million class action was […]