Becton bid wins support

THE YMCA joined Becton last week in the battle to develop accommodation for 800 students at College Square on Swanston Street in Carlton. While the YMCA admitted to not having detailed knowledge of the development proposal, its chief executive officer Peter Burns said he supported Becton's model for student accommodation, which would be run by the organisation. "It is unique in the world," Mr Burns said. He said Becton had answered the concerns of all residents and Melbourne City Council and had redrafted its plans accordingly. The plans are with the State Government for approval.