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Yarra Council last night agreed to my motion to ask Melbourne Water and the State and Federal Government to DO BETTER. (1) Explain to residents in the City of Yarra why their home is now in a flood zone through no fault of their own. (2) Provide more time to deal with it. (3) Support
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Melbourne Water have released their new flood maps. A lot of Yarra is impacted. This year alone, Council is spending $4 million on Yarra’s stormwater drains. But Yarra is over 100 years old and our drains were built for a different time. We have over 100,000 people living here now and we’re expected to double
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We’re thinking about how to upgrade the Wellington St Bike Lanes to make it safer for cyclists. There are two options with trade offs. A “Protected Lane” which allows cars to travel between Alexandra Pde and Queens Pde but at the loss of on-street parking. OR A “Bike Street” which saves on-street parking but stops
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An update on housing growth in Fitzroy North and Nicholls Ward. We have lots of new apartments being planned and built as part of the Yarra Council strategy that encourages building on appropriate sites. There are over 1500 that I know of with the majority in the Gasworks site where the Wurun Senior School and
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Yarra Council is doing our part to mitigate climate change. We’re investing in ACTIONS not WORDS. Our actions are funded in the 2026 Budget voted in by myself, Mayor Stephen Jolly, Deputy Mayor Sarah McKenzie, Cr Meca Ho, Cr Sharon Harrison, Cr Eva Aston and Cr Andrew Davies. We will: • Increase tree canopy and
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Wednesday 6pm 3 September @ Bargoonga Nganjin (North Fitzroy) Library. Lots to talk about. • Changes in Edinburgh Gardens • Laneway behind Piedimontes Supermarket • New State Government Levies • Bike safety on Scotchmer St • New apartments at Gasworks • Parking strategy • On-street EV Charging Trial • New Planning Rules • Next stage
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We’re trying to make Scotchmer St safer for cyclists by adding safety features at the intersection with St Georges Rd. Bikes will be separated from cars and will have a head start when the lights change. Please tell us what you think at the Have Your Say section on Council’s website. Email me on Kenneth.Gomez@yarracity.vic.gov.au
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In Dec 2019, the previous Council removed over 70 parking spots in Elizabeth St Richmond (between Hoddle and Church Streets) to build a 12 month trial bike lane. Bike lanes are an important part of our transport mix but the needs of the local residents were ignored. No consultation was done. 6 years later, this
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Councillor Meca Ho and myself were privileged this week to be able to serve meals at St Mary’s House of Welcome. We should always be ready to lend a helping hand … Councillor Ken Gomez
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The Brunswick Street Oval Project is moving ahead. Change is coming to a place we all love. But it’s for a good reason. It’s because we’re investing in our community. Councillor Ken Gomez