SAVE WILLIAMSTOWN
Local Member Wade Noonan offers to work with the Community to make a formal submission to the advisory committee.
Media Statement by Wade Noonan MP, Member for Williamstown
26th March 2010
Port Phillip Woollen Mills (Williamstown)
The Planning Minister Justin Madden has made a decision to rezone the 2.7ha former Port Phillip Mills site in Nelson Place in Williamstown to Residential 1.
The Minister has also decided to appoint an independent advisory committee to recommend planning controls to shape the future design of the site.
The Hobsons Bay City Council will be consulted on the draft terms of reference for the advisory committee.
No development has been approved for the site and the proponent will need to lodge a planning permit application for development with the Hobsons Bay City Council for its consideration.
The residential rezoning does not endorse any proposal for the site.
Existing height and heritage controls will remain in effect and Council, community groups and key land owners will be given the opportunity to make submissions to the advisory committee before a recommendation is made to the Minister.
I will also be working with the community to make a formal submission.
I have long had an interest in this site and will continue to be a strong advocate for the community in its future development.
I’ve previously stated that I believe there are a range of concerns about the proposed development of this site. These concerns have now been well researched and documented by the Council, and include the height of the development, neighbourhood character, heritage aspects, traffic management, and the potential impact on the viability of surrounding industries.
Although I am not opposed to residential development on this site, I do have concerns that a large scale development may undermine the activities of the local ship builders, and potentially diminish the unique character of Williamstown.
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: I will stand shoulder to shoulder with my community against a large scale development at this site.
This is a proud community that has a history of defending the uniqueness and charm of the local area.
Friday, 26 March 2010
