Inner urban conservation and development - An independent panel report on a proposal for Smith Street, Collingwood, under Melbourne 2030. Edited by Miles Lewis, August 2004. Info + Order your copy
April 2004
2004-04-07
City of Yarra issues written advice to local residents/ratepayers that it received a planning application from Malvernway P/L and Davgab P/L (for Banco) for PL03/1407 Mixed Use Development on 132 - 172 Smith and 63 - 71 Little Oxford Streets, Collingwood and enclosing a public notice of details.
2004-04-07
First Meeting of Oxford Street Action Group. Committee decides to rename it 'Collingwood Action Group' (CAG) to reflect broader community participation. Agrees to meet fortnightly.
2004-04-15
CAG prepares a proforma objection letter and a petition.
2004-04-18
CAG issues media release - 'The Docklands on Smith Street'.
2004-04-19
City of Yarra holds 'informal information session' at the Collingwood Town Hall about the planning application, and displays plans for inspection. In attendance are Councilors, Council officers and some representatives from the Applicant, Banco.
2004-04-23
CAG representatives have first meeting with Richard Wynne MP, State Member for Richmond, to outline community concerns about the planning application, seek his support for the community and confirm what he intends to do about his public opposition to Banco's proposal.
2004-04-24
CAG starts campaign to distribute flyers and proforma objection letter to residents and businesses in Fitzroy and Collingwood via letter box drop, email, and petitions in businesses on Smith and Gertrude Streets. CAG warns: 'Stop Monster Development on Smith Street: Object Now'.
2004-04-26
CAG writes to Minister for Planning, Mary Delahunty MP, regarding the proposed development, raising community concerns and requesting a meeting with the Minister.
2004-04-26
CAG issues media release - 'Local traders join fight against Banco development'
2004-04-27 and 2004-04-28
CAG representatives hit Smith Street to seek signatures on petitions and proforma letters.
2004-04-28
Gavin Jennings MLC, Member for Melbourne Province, writes to CAG stating 'I understand your concerns and would like to see an outcome acceptable to the community'.
2004-04-29
CAG writes to Richard Wynne, MP, State Member for Richmond outlining community objections to Banco's proposed development, providing a progress report, and seeking his support.
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