Planning and Development
Feud over rooms with an MCG view
Newspaper clippings about a proposal to build over the railway line between Vale Street and Jolimont Station. A letter to the editor in response from Lotte Mulligan. No date but c.1998.
Part of a collection of miscellaneous correspondence and documents circulated among committee members of the East Melbourne Group in the years 1997-98.
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High-rise to top old house
Newspaper clipping from the Herald Sun (14-08-2017) about proposal to redevelop Ascot Lodge, 1081 Hoddle Street by adding to it another seven storeys. Objections have been raised over excessive height, lack of parking and over-development. The article mentions 'Scarfy', a well known identity who used to sell footy scarves from his window.
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Melbourne Football Club looks for new home
Newspaper clipping reporting on the proposal by the Melbourne Football Club to use part of Gosch's Paddock for its new headquarters. The Club had previously tried to obtain the use of part of Yarra Park.
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Plans for MCG redevelopment
Article about plans to redevelop the MCG's Great Southern Stand. A refresh, along with additonal facilities, is deemed necessary if the stadium is to retain its place as a world leader.
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Punt Road Oval development - flyer
A flyer produced by the East Melbourne Group and the East Melbourne Historical Society which was delivered to local residents as part of a campaign to stop redevelopment of the Punt Road Oval which in particular would mean the demolition of the historic Jack Dyer Stand.
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Richmond Football Club vows to exit Punt Road Oval if Jack Dyer Stand can't be demolished
Article about Richmond Football Club's proposal to redevelop its ground to create a larger playing area, comparable to that of the MCG. This will necessitate the demolition of the Jack Dyer Stand, which will be replaced with a stand of twice the capacity. The club claims that there is no other way to achieve its aims and if demolition is refused it will be forced to leave
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Shadow looms over Treasury Square plan
Newspaper clipping about the controversy over the proposal for a major development of the land newly named Treasury Square which lies between Wellington Parade South and Batman Avenue. Greg Bisinella, planning spokesperson for the East Melbourne Group, puts a strong case against.
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Social housing 'fail' for Peter Mac site
Newspaper clipping commenting on the proposed redevelopment of the Peter MacCallum Hospital site in East Melbourne. It is proposed that the land will be come luxury apartments but Melbourne City Council has criticised the plan on the grounds that there is no provision for public housing.
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Such is the life of historic house now in disrepair
Newspaper clipping about Valetta, 206 Clarendon Street, East Melbourne, its history and its steady decline due to many years of neglect.
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Swan St fix might be new footbridge
Newspaper clipping about plans to create another car lane and build a new pedestrian footpath on the Swan Street Bridge.
The article also refers to an upgrade of Hoddle Street which will involve the creation of 'continuous flow' intersections.
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