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City of Port Phillip

Foreshore Forum 2010 ‘Your Bay Your Say’

Consultation Summary

Part B Appendices

CITY OF PORT PHILLIP FORESHORE PUBLIC CONSULTATION 2010 Consultation Summary Part B: Appendices

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APPENDIX 1

BRAINSTORMING IDEAS FOR THE FORESHORE

What would you like to see on the foreshore ? Total of 183 responses received

24/7 culture: number of drowning – need paid life guards, better lighting, enforcement of by-laws, traffic management

better signage for the WC Life Saving Club

a marina better use of buildings

a rope bridge for possums to cross roads bicycle parking – more for those accessing the beach by bike

ability to lookout out- telescope bike path access to beach should be universal bilingual signs accessibility – parking problem, a shuttle bus to

and along foreshore, a bus that caters for eskies, surf boards etc. an info leaflet when they get on the bus

bins with lids (plastic ones, they get ripped off) accessibility for established businesses -

carparking access visibility birds – encourage amending Beaconsfield Parade or removing,

beach is currently limited bodies working together to address jet-skis (more education, enforcement, co ordination, signs)

any lighting gaps from car park to walkway? get council to check

bring beach back for children’s activities and education around how to use the beach – they will spread the word

aquarium build an amphitheatre for cinema (like they have

in fairfield gardens) ban jet skis bus to connect infrastructure – Elwood to garden ban jet-skis, more regulation, limit them to areas,

more controlled areas can hire chairs and umbrellas

ban on pwc’s / jet skis car access – easy for people to come to the beach

bbq and play area towards Port Melbourne – protected from the wind, existing bbq’s are not enough for everyone

celebrate the water rat

bbq’s set out for people to use on beach/sand, near yacht club centralised lifesaving facilities

beach ambassadors – like the red jacket volunteers in the City of Melbourne charges - $? not sure yet can discuss

beach café and sales cleaner – partly related litter beach pavilions – building, change room collect water beach showers (between Kerferd Rd and Port

Melbourne) concrete footpath, edge of sand to footpath beach umbrellas for people to use concrete wading pool/sea baths Beaconsfield Pde is too much – a through road, it

is too long to tackle continuation of boardwalk promenade to the marina

better access to water for mobility challenged people Could be good to have more swimmable beach

better lighting daily water testing- need more regular, rigid tests-

more specific better quality cafes along the bay – good location

so deserves good looking cafes and amenities

CITY OF PORT PHILLIP FORESHORE PUBLIC CONSULTATION 2010 Consultation Summary Part B: Appendix

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What would you like to see on the foreshore ?

differences in beaches – like to see consistency in sand quality and grooming etc. huge solar panel to heat water

distance? – nothing connects well improve public signage doggy bag dispenser on the beach improve Sandridge life saving club building

down car hoons improve signage – toilets, in general (patrolled areas where things are, kite surf area)

drainage in car park Elwood car park – south restaurant improved public transport system- Sandridge

dream for the foreshore to be respected! it’s abused increase active community participation in

vegetation restoration easier access to the beach areas increase carparking education at schools on natural environment-

opportunity to experience natural environment increase public toilet- safe educational program – targeting school kids

around Port Melbourne beach (unique area with amenities) – over night excursions – kids outside of area to understand impacts on bay (litter upstream)

increase shelter electric train, tram, bus indigenous plantings Elwood Beach kiosk needs an upgrade: more

attractive and friendly, light reflective and friendly, attractive and more used facility, upgrade or well maintenance will have better use,

information booths and first aid centre for summer – resource the lifesaving club to cater for this, fund through sponsorship

extend a promenade with cafes and bars along beach (some are there but closed) information booths/educational booths – keeping

beach healthy first aid on the beaches information signs about water quality free sunscreen – anti cancer council keep environment clean functional life saving clubs, more planning and

thought in design keep lifesavers happy- support the life savers who are volunteering

get rid of dry stack facilities at St Kilda Marina or at least make them look better lack of toilets

give people something as they arrive, more visitor information! less commercial activity – things sponsored by

commercial radio station

greater policing of local by-laws and boat laws lighting more, better, any gaps, dark patches, carpark from walkway

height restrictions (buildings) Like the history of Spirit of Tasmania helicopter noise, Sth Melbourne limited parking area especially in Elwood high levels of amenities – pathways and

seating/benches maintaining sporting and recreation facilities – volleyball and kites

high quality public assets- Community facilities: toilets, lockers, showers, life saving, - need minimum set of facilities at each beach

modify and construct toilets for the disabled

higher level and more maintenance more areas to play on sand higher level of foreshore maintenance -ecology more bbq’s higher maintenance (higher level, more of) more beach – more sandy beach hire jet skis more bins


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more car parking more trees and vegetation

More dog off-leash zones more trees, tall trees (acknowledge tree-view line issues) more trees to protect soil, prevent erosion

more drinking fountains near Sth. Melbourne More vegetation

more friendly more vegetation between St.Kilda and Port Melbourne

more green returned: trees, grass, natural vegetation (to much concrete) more vegetation like seagrass to secure sand

more indigenous plants to improve water and soil quality new building for St.Kilda life saving club (not

riddled with asbestos) more lifeguards new grass not level

More lights new works in Elwood, no shade makes it difficult with small children

more median strip planting – especially Elwood night market in summer More mobile vendors- Greece night markets on the beach

more native vegetation/natural areas

no barriers – fully accessible for everybody, good pathways, safe drop offs, ramp could service many needs (boats, wheelchair access), every 50m

more permanent seating – better distribution no bikes on footpath- control more places to buy water/sunscreen along the

beach no car parks on foreshore – more vegetation and playgrounds

more playgrounds no drinking on the beach more police no more ca parks Vs more car parks more restrictions on personal water craft – jet skis

etc. no new infrastructure, can start immediately more rubbish and recycling bins no seats on beach

more rubbish and recycling services non permanent to semi permanent volleyball nets – planning of that?

more rubbish bins

not enough sand area, relocate or spread out? also need far more facilities as a consequence of private activities

more rubbish bins for busy times off shore swimming opportunities - like Geelong

so you can swim out to a marker More seated shaded area – vegetation and trees open air cinema in summer more seating open air showers more shade over populated, under pressure more shade sails even on the beach – shade sails

on Elwood beach parking for cafes/restaurants along foreshore an issue

more shaded areas Pier Pd needs an upgrade more shelter from the sun pier structure more shops planet work good

more showers and toilets – better facilities playground to be landscaped – more vegetation, less plastic

more toilets pod off the St.Kilda Pier more toilets and showers police on bikes in evenings more trees privatisation of public space especially St.Kilda more trees and green places


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project out signs (stand out, not stick on doors/walls) current flat, cant see if its flat on door should feel safe in the evenings

protection of foreshore to maintain beaches for climate change shower facilities/toilets

public facilities/toilets signage for safety, rips awareness public safety and security – informed public,

respecting each others use of the area signage of by-laws in a effective and discreet manner

public transport along foreshore signage/visible public transport link from Port Melbourne to

St.Kilda skate park purpose built car park – around pier rd – ‘hoon’

behaviour soft landscaping, planting, vegetation, less concrete

quiet, do not cause pollution solar battery

recycling opportunities some activities need to be separated speeds/bikes/people

reduce car parking fees special bins for dog poo regular pattern of maintenance (currently not

enough) speed of bikes too fast

regulatory back-up uniformed officers Spirit of Tasmania – area is industrial, new decking place – area closed off

remove traffic from water storm water drains could filter water and clean it

replace temporary signs – beach safety succession plans for infrastructure gauging life span and monitoring

resurfacing of existing structure sustainable, local, indigenous vegetation,

successive planting overtime robots to pick up rubbish swimmable beach, at parts shallow

rubbish - bring in take home education program swimming access for the disabled and mobile disadvantageous

rubbish bins on the sand there is no recycling on the foreshore at the

moment screens and maps for information – we need more

information there is no recycling on the foreshore at the moment!!!

sculptures – Hobson’s bay has an art walk, Bay Trail art work there is not enough to do/not enough direction

when people come sculptures that are multifunctional i.e. shade,

collect water train for triathlons. any charge/do they pay? they use our space

sea bath sign useless – too small tram 109 to St. Kilda area

sensitive beach cleaning practices regarding natural coastal grasses

transparent ideas/coordination between council, emergency services, Port of Melbourne, life saving club

separate bike and walk paths – boardwalk inside sea wall example Canberra transport connect to next suburb

separate bike path returned (boardwalk is dangerous) underground electricity cables to improve view

separation of cycle and pedestrians – risk management, bicycle bypass via inner city, bikes obeying road laws

upgrade of life saving club. south Melbourne and public change rooms

set back playground i.e. Rockingham foreshore use p.v shade sails between Plum Garland and Albert Park water quality shade sails that can be taken down in winter water quality - Elwood


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water quality addressed specifically – apart from litter

water quality gauge water safety education for children waves would be good we are losing families to gangs we need an education program – we all own it,

locals and visitors and we all need to look after it

weekdays Vs weekends – influx managed with extra resources – a ‘plan’ for hot weather days, university holidays etc. – a package response

well designed walk along the coast – maybe link to the Yarra – Port Melbourne heritage walk link

wildlife corridors from indigenous vegetation patches

zones of use


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APPENDIX 2: RENOVATING THE WAY WE MANAGE OUR FORESHORE: Keep, Chuck, Change, Add

Total of 270 responses received – KEEP

KEEP KEEP a mixture of history and modern birds access to piers and pedestrian strips bluestone walls access to piers including station pier boardwalk and paths access to public transport boardwalk at West Beach access to Station and St. Kilda pier boardwalk for pedestrian and cyclists accessibility boot camp activities accessibility that is currently there bridge over Elwood canal active use of beach/organised activities café all life saving clubs café angle parking café at the end of the pier angling clubs cafes and kiosks artists signage/plants on the path is good to keep car parks BBQ’s carnival atmosphere BBQ’s Catani Garden rock walls BBQ’s Catani Gardens beach Catani Gardens beach Catani Gardens beach cleaning Catani Gardens- peaceful beach dunes Catani Gardens, rotunda, new playground beach patrol Catani’s vision – extend all the way beach volleyball cheap kiosk food Beacon Cove- the light house clean bay big trees along trees clean/ bins on the sand bike path cleaning bike path cleanliness bike path clearways for bikes bike paths clubs bike paths coastal vegetation bike paths and penguins coastal vegetation including remnant bike paths/ open spaces at Elwood – along

foreshore coffee shops and restaurants bins community groups bins on the sand and clearly marked current car parks


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KEEP KEEP

current toilet blocks and life saving clubs historical establishments, especially working ones RMYS

diverse precincts historical feeling diversity of use- maintain a balance history- character dog beaches ice cream shop and the Tasmanian boat dog beaches ice cream shops dog off leash indigenous plants dog off/on leash areas indigenous vegetation zones dogs and dog zones keep it free dogs off leash areas keep it natural Drinking taps keep it really clean drinking taps keep the penguins dunes kids playground eco centre, play equipment kite surfing triathlons, sailing clubs Elwood beacon kiteboarding Elwood picture attractiveness kiteboarding enough boardwalk kites exercising areas – walking, cycling, passive and

active large grassed areas existing cafes and restaurants life saving and yacht club existing food vendors life saving clubs existing natural environment life saving clubs fencing off natural areas life saving clubs fitness equipment lifesaving clubs fitness equipment lifesaving clubs – improve them flora and native gardens lights food and beverage/café facilities lights/old fashioned free local fauna free activities lots of car parking free guided tours Luna Park free place for all maritime operations free public access mixture of history and modern free public access native vegetation fresh air natural good meeting places natural good quality footpaths and bike paths natural and relaxed feeling grass natural assets grass natural indigenous vegetation zones grasses at Sandridge/ Port Melbourne (foreshore

vegetation) nature green spaces new beach vegetation by the pier height limits new café at end of the pier heritage of Station pier non commercial heritage of the streets Norfolk island pines historic statues and monuments Norfolk island pines


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KEEP KEEP not excluding people protect iconic species old fashioned lights protecting penguin habitat open space public toilets open space and BBQ’s public toilets open spaces and natural feel public toilets, keep free openness Public transport access Palais quiet – noise limited palm trees Rakali palm trees/trees recreation businesses parking removal of car parking parking restrictions renourishment parks Resident parking permit passive recreation rotunda cafe paved footpaths Royal Melbourne Yacht Club peaceful environment rubbish bins pedestrian access sailing club beach safety penguin habitat – eco trails sailing club beach safety penguin set up sand penguins sand penguins sand dunes penguins sand dunes around Sandridge/Port Melbourne pier sand/beach

pier sculptures/Bill Perron/waterside worker middle park swim to the other side during 1930’s.

Pier Rd because its hidden seats and bike paths Pier Rd open and parking security piers separate bike and pedestrian paths piers separation of the bike and walking paths piers and jetty showers

piers. St Kilda piers to keep some sculpture is great. The conceptual one. Strip of pine tree. The space age one.

place for all – free South Melbourne life saving club playground gated and safe spaces for disabled and elderly playgrounds St Kilda and farmers market playgrounds St Kilda baths playgrounds St. Kilda boardwalk Point Ormond St. Kilda Pier Point Ormond beacon Station Pier pony rides stonewalls pony rides surf life saving club Port Melbourne concert during summer is great surveillance on hoons pristine and simple approach Tee tree reserve promenade is a success and the timber works are

beautiful design. People can choose to lie on sand or timber.

the beaches (sand)


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KEEP KEEP the bike paths views the boardwalk and the paths vivacious of area/quirkiness the identity of each suburb- don’t let morph into

one volunteers (penguins) the kids playground – bigger playground for bigger

kids walk on piers by public the penguins walking and bicycle separate the playgrounds walkways toward Elwood the promenade, it is a success water harvesting education the timberworks – beautiful design water quality sufficient – healthy for water life toilets water testing toilets weddings on the beach toilets West Beach boardwalk and more of these trails toilets and showers wind surfing toilets, trees, grass wind surfing zones tram line at Port Melbourne and access to

beach/foreshore by public transport yacht clubs trees yacht clubs trees yacht clubs- young people with boats triathlons Yalukit festival unique character variety of amenities/activities vegetation vegetation and sand vegetations views


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Total of 133 responses received – CHUCK

CHUCK CHUCK alcohol consumption dredging alcohol on beach drinking at festivals all the concrete and make it sand and grass duel use tracks angling club Elwood foreshore car park, improve southern end anti social behaviour erosion back of marina tip- people chuck rubbish events with noise pollution ban glass and cigarettes on beach excessive parking fees Beaconsfield Pde fast bikes bike paths next to pedestrian walkways fast skating on walking paths bikes being too fast feeding of seagulls (community culture) boat dry stacks (St Kilda Marina) foreshore parking permit for residents bollards free access to power points broken glass Gazania species buildings glass and cigarettes on beach- ban campervans parking at beach glass and littering car parks glass and smoking cigarette butts glass on beach cigarette butts on beach/Catani gardens happy hour ciggie butts helicopter noise combined/integrated pedestrian /cycle paths high rises – no more of them commercial advertising and shops – coca cola

etc. not on beach side hoon car laws concrete hoon cars

concrete hoon drivers, louts, drunks especially at Elwood and St. Kilda

concrete – less buildings hoons concrete and make it sand and grass hoons – behaviour, drinking on beach, litter concrete path- reduce volume of concrete.

reasonable amount balance concrete footpath with sand and plants

hoons – between Catani and St. Kilda yacht squadron

concrete path, reduce the level of concrete – reasonable amount a balance with sand and plants

hoons in cars- Beaconsfield/Pier Rd

concrete/stone ice cream van – extension chord over boardwalk constant noise immoral behaviour dirtiness of St. Kilda beach irresponsible drinking dirty water jelly fish on water and on beach dog poo Jellyfish don’t add any more marina or private spots jet ski – from certain places/ completely


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CHUCK CHUCK jet skis Princess Pier jet skis private fireworks every night of the week jet skis proposed skate park jet skis reduce no. of bars or drinking alcohol without food jet skis- less of them restrict airspace (noise) jet skis, boats and dry stacks rock groynes – use soft approach late licence/open all hours drinking culture rubbish life saving Victoria rubbish lifesaving clubs (South Melbourne) rationalise

them rubbish flowing into the bay lighting of open spaces, just light paths for safety,

don’t draw people to sand/water rubbish in the sand away litter Rubbish- plastic bags –entry to water litter bins off the sand rubbish, cigarette butts litter- high penalties sailing club raised garden bed – trip hazard

litter, glass on beach, smoking Sandridge pier –new shrubs as promised are all dead

male beats Seats under palm trees- droppings messy fishermen shared path at St. Kilda new trees on the promenade – near Republica,

not indigenous smoking

non indigenous plants (replace with indigenous) Smoking on the beach/open spaces where the kids are

not noise of commercial foreshore games. Music to all directions. Quieter is preferred speeding cyclists

old fashioned umbrellas speedy bikes on Brookes jetty, west beach and

promenade old style ‘closed’ toilets storm water outlet at Station Pier ‘on beach’ organisers noise mega phones take away cups out concrete and stone the speed limit – lower it to 50km/h

outlet drains (stormwater) the way the marathon is managed (running on the promenade)

overdevelopment traffic – on water, reduced boating, timing, speed

– capacity control parking metres at night (6pm onwards) trucks on Beaconsfield Pde pavement and water fountain Middle Park- South

Melbourne needs better maintenance - kids put chewing gum in.

un renovated change rooms

permanent fixtures on beach (beach tennis/ volley) uncontrolled water entry during storms

pier (or change) – find a use for it uneven pavement pollution from drains unlimited car parking inside streets pony rides vandals of penguin area poor behaviour dog and owners West Beach shop poor quality retail tenants wood walking- trip hazard poor water quality


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Total of 160 responses received – CHANGE

CHANGE CHANGE access to beach for people with disabilities cost of visiting St. Kilda i.e.: car parking fees accessibility – more parking so congestion is not

an issue cyclist speed St Kilda baths Acland Street has become tacky design parameters – extend design of boardwalk add vegetation/shade- land between Marina

carpark and Elwood canal disabled access to beach attitude to sustainable and commercial operations disabled toilet access attitudes and practices to rubbish drainage at marina skate park – very bad BBQ areas, seating at Point Ormond and Elwood drainage from Cowderoy Street behaviour at Perc White Reserve Elwood carpark drain situation better litter collection machinery Elwood lifesaving club car parking floods better public transport along foreshore Elwood sea scouts/guides – under utilised better use of rainwater Elwood toilet block- not safe better/cleaner signage for shared pathways emergency patrol boats for evacuation bike path along Beaconsfield Pde (on the

footpath- dangerous, bad separation, no signage, speed calming)

encourage more public transport use

bike path rules – speed limit encourage traders to use plastic (or something

more sustainable) over glass bike paths environment bike paths Fitzroy St roundabout – bring back bike paths around facilities, not in front green spaces better maintained bike/pedestrian paths separated having more bins bird look outs/signage – federation trail (change

signage to symbols) helicopter noise during summer bring back Fitzroy St round-a-bout how we handle storm water flow

building to combined improve car parking- increase spaces, seasonal/summer

cafes along foreshore improve cleaning of sea weed and general beach

cleaning car parking – increase spaces, seasonal/summer improve facilities – life saving clubs car parking and resident impacts improve penguin habitat- separate pedestrians carpark at Stkilda marina- busy transit area,

Brooks Jetty through to Elwood gets horribly congested. improve planting

change life saving club facilities- south Melbourne improve public toilet facilities

change the environment to clean

Improve quality of large assets i.e. buildings (include public/private partnership)

community education on beach sustainability – eco-centre, nippers improve toilets existing blocks-

concrete paths to granitic sand- better to run/walk improve water quality - see Sandridge

consider plantation for views improving the way beach responds during storms – prevent sand etc. from being blown away

consolidate use to certain areas increase and police more strict hoon laws –

Elwood car park


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CHANGE CHANGE increase beach cleaning paper delivery, litter culture increase litter collection and emptying of bins parking along Foreshore, in summer hard to find increase police – more strict hoon laws Elwood

carpark parking metres at night – free from 6pm increase policing penguin habitat – improve increasing commercialisation of spaces, deal with

pressures on passive pursuits people drinking too much/drugs Jellyfish nets people polluting

kiosk upgrade

Pier Rd – needs an upgrade so se can see the water from there and make it more aesthetically pleasing- get rid of shrubs but leave bluestone

land around St Kilda Marina- better utilising area not just for boat storage plantation areas to accommodate views

less dogs poo on beaches plantation areas to native plantations life saving club upgrades planting- improve life saving clubs – multi use on days not being

used by clubs policing (better) and consistent with volumes and uses

Lighting to solar popularise the windsurfing area make the dog paths and dog zones larger Port Melbourne toilet – upgrade make the life saving clubs multi-purpose-

integrate info booth, first aid station sponsor through sunscreen company and sell ice-cream

positive attitude about development

Marina Princess Pier – find use for or remove mixed shared paths – speed restrictions Princess Pier – fully renovate more appropriate car parking structures –

underground protect foreshore from overshadowing more bins public interface at Beacon Cove boardwalk more boardwalks like St Kilda west beach trail public toilet facilities – improve

more boardwalks like St. Kilda

public transport – there is none in Elwood – increase frequency/seasonal links between railway and beach

more carparking public transport along foreshore – make it better

more efficient ways to clean beaches quality of large assets i.e. Buildings (include public/private ownership)

more enforcement on hoons quality of outlet at Head Street more protection at Middle Park Beach rate of upgrade- decay with character more shade around Elwood beach regulations on the levels of noise move kiteboarding zone away from boats renovate Station Pier

negative attitude to development review the dog areas (leash), enforcement (less dogs)

no alcohol rock groynes- look

no butts safety for pedestrians – boardwalk, no clear signage for bikes volume of cyclists

no littering cigarette butts seagull feeding behaviour no rubbish flowing into bay separate bike/pedestrian paths not using space at South Melbourne Life Saving

Club separation of mixed use paths opportunities for more café/ bars along the whole

of the foreshore shade Elwood beach- all over


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CHANGE CHANGE showers that work the way stakeholders interact/communicate

signage to hot and cold activity areas for people to retreat to etc.

thoroughfare of trucks –push them through St. Kilda junction not along the pretty foreshore. Ban from Mordialloc along to CoPP.

something to make the trees grow – they keep dying to better maintained green spaces-Indigenous

rather than native south Melbourne – dilapidated, more storage,

toilets etc. toilet near Point Ormond speed restrictions for bikes (enforcement and

education) traffic management at Station Pier during peak times

St Kilda life saving- upgrade tree maintenance and replacement on the

promenade – shade trees St Kilda Marina triangle site – find a use for it St. Kilda (map3) rail out that blue road- tables etc,

promote the history, photos in archive ugliness of carpark behind Palais

St. Kilda pier – new plan update physical appearance of St. Kilda Pier – restoration

Station Pier – renovate upgrade toilet at Port Melbourne Beach stricter enforcement on all laws use native plants to replace plantation areas strike a balance between passive/active,

private/public vegetation

supporting family visitors

vegetation/community space close to the beach at Elwood- move carpark closer to Marine Pde- more vegetation

surf life saving club facilities water palm trees the dog areas – review and enforce what about the ‘sea rats?’ the lifesaving clubs purpose – integrate

information booth, first aid station youth/mentor programs do activities on the beach


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Total of 155 responses received – ADD

ADD ADD active community facilities: community centre,

active, for yoga etc. designed areas for jet ski use Air freshener in the bathrooms developers contributing to open space an offshore island with a café direction/facilities art e.g. mosaic on the ground dog poo bags arts – outdoor movies, concerts, music donation point for earthcare

BBQ area and skate park

drawing a crowd down to the Port Melbourne end of the beach – make it a destination, whatever infrastructure to match St Kilda

beach activities for the general public early evening activities for kids

beach cleaning/services eco centre tent to educate on beach- office inside RMYS

beach education education programs linked with regulation

beach showers with water tank – solar powered educational centre on local marine life - activity centre on marine biology – involve a university

beach signage awareness about water quality educational opportunities – marine foreshore

centre beach theatre/arts interpretation elderly site recreation area at Elwood bowling club

beachside public transport Elwood and Point Ormond add seating and BBQ areas

bench seats enclosed sea bath better cafes end to end walking path – natural history/heritage

big thinking entrance to beach – markers, a real visible point of entry

bike lights at pedestrian crossing along all areas extend boardwalk similar to west beach bus services along Beaconsfield Pde (tourist bus,

tram) extension to stormwater drains cafes external rock swimming pool cafes ferry – Station pier - St. Kilda pier – Elwood pier cafes and commercial enterprises- Sandridge field rangers camel rides First aid station

Canadian maple trees historical /interpretative signage/sculptures e.g. solar system

carnival atmosphere historical markers cinema – open air near station pier/princess pier improved water quality for Sandridge clean regime at Royal Melbourne Yacht

Squadron – looks dirty increase levels of information along the foreshore- directions/facilities

clear bike areas increase open air showers commercial business focus information booths, first aid

community beach rangers innovative art/interactive on foreshore to engage people

community partnership and sponsoring – sunscreen company sponsor first aid station integrate artwork into all developments along

foreshore community police culture ‘modelling behaviour’ jelly fish netting council positions –anti glass, anti smoking, anti

littering officer (education) kids programs


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ADD ADD

landscape along Sandridge Beach permanent signs for patrolled beaches including various languages

law enforcement – by laws piers for boating

lockers for PV users

Point Ormond needs WC near playground where lots of kids and kite- separate mums and dads with kids

metal struts/bolts to prevent skateboarding along concrete boardwalk pony rides

Middle Park beach patrolling, life saving patrol through the week not just on weekends. Include Council backing and support

portable shade options maybe via life saving clubs

monitor wave action, temperature of ocean, weather station, water quality and sea level provide space for storage- Sandridge

more Acacia trees public toilets – add more, Elwood upgraded

more accessible facilities – i.e. change rooms public transport links to Elwood, tram line on Beaconsfield Pde

more activities such as sporting events public transport to Port Melbourne

more areas for boats recognition of indigenous, poverty and struggle on the beach, Greek history industrial

more art recreation facility for youth more BBQ’s recycling bins more bins on sand recycling bins more canteens recycling bins- more more children and family activities respect for the towel space more grass and lots of trees restaurants/cafes - quality and affordable more grass areas sand at Elwood beach more greenery/trees/native and recreational

space between Middle Park and Port Melbourne sculpture on beach- historic theme more indigenous planting sea grass planting

more maintenance to facilities seating/beach seats along South Melbourne and Port Melbourne life saving club

more native plants shade more native trees – banksias shade more public toilets – longer operating hours shade more sand, especially at St. Kilda shade more signage for cleanliness/educational (friendly

signage) shade cloth on the beaches in the summer months

more signage on bike paths Shade trees more vegetation, green, grass, shade trees sharing of cultural experiences

more Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) sharing space, all beach users along Sandridge beach

multi function use to buildings shelter with seats nets or other solution to prevent jelly fish shuttle bus/public transport new clubhouse for Sandridge – better facilities to

service visitors signage to name beaches offshore island native trees skate park opportunities for skaters so they avoid paths solar powered lights outdoor theatre sport games on the beach partnership with developers to improve

investment St. Kilda harbour and pool


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ADD ADD

swimming platforms (safety issue) Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD)/rain gardens

theme park to have fun water tanks on foreshore buildings third level for the south life saving club water taps/ drinking fountains toilets water testing toilets and change facilities- Sandridge wetlands to filter water toilets at Ormond Point where/how do we recycle waste collected tram between Port Melbourne, St. Kilda and

Elwood wind turbines transport link between Elwood and Port

Melbourne along the foreshore – trams, bus, etc. windbreaks attached to new furniture (weather protection)

underground car park with water catchment under Catani Gardens (like Melb Uni) wooden stations for birds

upgrade links to ferries – Williamstown to Vic Pier walking vendors – ice cream, lemonade, books water drinking fountains


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APPENDIX 3: RESPONSES VIA TEXT

QUESTION - What is your favourite part of the foreshore ? Total of 152 texted responses received – Q1

Albert Park beach foreshore albt pk dunes getting to swim bars good coffee bars grass bars grass beach i love you all beach Kerferd rd beach kerferd road pier beach lawns beach life saving club Elwood beach and walking track, life saving community beach Elwood canal bridge area luna park beach front and water sports. active people Middle park beaches nippers beaches palm trees beaches park walks beaches and water pedestrian paths beaches and water pier area beaches in morning only piers bike paths piers boardwalk piers boardwalk piers St. Kilda cafes plants cafes playgrounds cafes Point Ormond Diverse activities Point Ormond do Point Ormond dogs port melb beach east port melb beach Elwood Port Melb to St Kilda Elwood Port Melbourne lsc Elwood Republica bar Elwood restaurants Elwood beach royal melb yacht squadron Elwood beach rubbish bins Elwood hill running path events sailing


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RESPONSES VIA TEXT QUESTION 1 - What is your favourite part of the foreshore ? sand The bit without vomit sand the colour sand the path from St Kilda pier to Port Melbourne sand the pathways sandridge the promenade Sandridge Beach the sea Sandridge Beach the water Sandridge beach the water sea the water and the sand i like South Melb sea baths this part shells tony SMLC variety of amenities south beach vegetation South Melb life saving club walking south melb lsc walking South Melbourne walking South Melbourne walking South Melbourne beach water spinifex in flower water St Kilda water St Kilda water St Kilda water St Kilda beach water St Kilda foreshore water St Kilda life saving club water St Kilda marina water St Kilda marina water St Kilda pier water St Kilda promenade water St Kilda walkway water St. Kilda water St. Kilda beach water St. Kilda pier water St. Kilda safe harbour water sth melb life saving club Webb dock walking trail swimming west beach natural Sydney white pointers the beach wildlife the bike and pedestrian paths yacht club


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RESPONSES VIA TEXT QUESTION 2 - What would you like to see on the foreshore?

Total of 132 texted responses received – Q2

1bab fishing areas a building that isn’t riddled with asbestos for the

volunteer lifesavers at St. Kilda life saving club genuine disabled access to water activities for children groups to pick up rubbish actually clean the beach have robots to pick up rubbish an island off shore information centre on beach bbq investment in anti erosion techniques bbq's job opportunities beach ambassadors like the City of Melbourne keeping the beaches clean beach as beach kids education groups beach hire less animals beach showers on beach less high rise on foreshore beachside bars life guards bikes for hire life saving club

biodegradable dog waste bags life saving clubs in good condition for multiple user groups

cafes lifeguards during the week cameras for safety lifeguards to support the lifesavers car parking locker rooms cater for safety of 24 hour users lockers clear signage of boating and jet ski rules and laws lockers

connection of foreshore 2 Catani gardens maximising passive use of sand at St Kilda and minimising privatisation of public spaces

control hoon cars mm cool mo daily water testing more disabled access to the water more thing to do dog walks more ambulances drainage in Elwood beach car park more bbq areas eclectic activities more cafes on beach education more family enforce jet ski exclusion more family areas and more safe children areas exercise stations along running track more information for visitors family areas and youth areas and teen areas and

water sport areas more kid things family entertainment on foreshore more maintenance fenced off areas to support regrowth of vegetation more parking fewer jet skis more picnic area first aid centre on beach more play spaces for children


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RESPONSES VIA TEXT QUESTION 2 - What would you like to see on the foreshore?

more playgrounds public private partnerships to allow for high value assets that provide community benefits

more rubbish and recycling bins recycle bins more rubbish bins recycling bins for bottles n cans more rubbish bins revegetation of areas to support the sand more seating and trees rubbish bins more security at St. Kilda beach safe areas for night time usage on St. Kilda beach more shade safer bike path for pedestrians and cyclists more shaded areas sandbags installed to stop erosion more things for kids sculptures more toilets sea baths more toilets sep bike path more trees separation of bike path from more trees separation of bikes and people more trees shade areas more trees shade tree more trees shaded areas more trees and green spaces shades more vegetation shelter more vegetation shuttle bus to get people there more water fountains support lifesaving clubs neighbourly patrols of the beach day and night toilets and showers new building for St. Kilda life saving club transport along foreshore new life saving club at South Melb beach trees

new life saving club at South Melb beach water quality testing daily results available on signs on the beach

new life saving club for South Melbourne water testing new pier weekday lifeguards night markets wider footpaths open air cinemas Wildlife corridor planting paid lifeguards picnic areas places for bbqs playgrounds for kids and security police police bylaws police on bikes police on the streets public lockers


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APPENDIX 4 SUMMARY OF ELECTRONIC RANKING RESPONSES

What is your age ? 1. Under 20

4% 2. 20 – 29

13% 3. 30 – 39

23% 4. 40 – 49

24% 5…50-59

20% 4. 60-69

13% 5. 70 -79

2% 6. 80 an over

1% What suburb do you live in ? 1. Albert Park / Middle Park

10% 2. Balaclava / East St Kilda

5% 3. Elwood

10% 3. Port Melbourne / Garden City / Beacon Cove

8% 4. St Kilda Road / Windsor

1% 5. St Kilda/ St Kilda West / St Kilda South

15% 6. I don’t live in the City of Port Phillip

38%


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People have told us that shade on the foreshore is becoming increasingly important. Do you think tree shade is : 1. More important than shade sails

55% 2. Less important than shade sails

6% 3. Just as important as shade sails

39% Litter flows into the bay via storm water drains and onto our beaches. Beach litter can be collected using storm water litter traps or beach cleaning. Do you think council should spend more money on : 1. New storm water litter traps

27% 2. Increased frequency of beach cleaning

6% 3. Both 1 & 2

67% People have said they would like to see the St Kilda Promenade extended along the foreshore. Do you think council should : 1. Expand the St Kilda Promenade boardwalk

5% 2. Invest in other areas along the foreshore

65% 3. Both 1 & 2

30%


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People have requested improved infrastructure on the foreshore, many of them include public toilets, lighting, pedestrian and bike paths. Rank in order of priority which of the following three options Council should spend money on: 1. Upgrade the foreshore public toilets

33% 2. Install new lights in unlit sections of pedestrian and bike paths

34% 3. Upgrade pedestrian and bike path

33% There are five Life Saving Clubs in Port Phillip. Both St Kilda and South Melbourne Life Saving Clubs need major upgrades but require significant investment. Which of the following three options should council spend money on : 1. One major Life Saving Club facility development;

13% 2. Two minor Life Saving Club facilities developments

23% 3. All life saving clubs in equal amounts

64% There are competing demands for use of the foreshore including: sporting, community and relaxation. Should council allow a greater number of organised recreational activities on the beaches which do not involve road closures ? 1. Yes

45% 2. No

46% 3. Not Sure

9%


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Would it be reasonable for Council to increase rates to help maintain and improve the foreshore ? 1. Yes

46% 2. No

42% 3. Not Sure

12% Should Council install more recycling bins along the foreshore ? 1. Yes

79% 2. No

18% 3. Not Sure

3% Should Council spend more money on protecting beaches and dune vegetation from sea-level rise caused by climate change ? 1. Yes

75% 2. No

18% 3. Not Sure

7% Is it reasonable for Council to continue to include commercial activities ( e.g. restaurants / cafes ) in Council owned buildings to improve services and subsidise costs? 1. Yes

79% 2. No

15% 3. Not Sure

6%


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Should Council install more exercise stations along the foreshore for walkers and joggers? 1. Yes

43% 2. No

38% 3. Not Sure

19% Should Council spend more money on sustainability measures such as solar panels, water tanks and small wind turbines on foreshore buildings? 1. Yes

79% 2. No

20% 3. Not Sure

8% Do you think more Council staff should be on patrol on the foreshore ? 1. Yes

70% 2. No

22% 3. Not Sure

8% If there was an opportunity would you volunteer to be involved in tree planting or beach clean-up events ? 1. Yes

71% 2. No

25% 3. Not Sure

4%


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Did you have fun ? 1. Yes

70% 2. No

14% 3. Not Sure

16%

Did you learn anything new ? 1. Yes

79% 2. No

16% 3. Not Sure

5% Did you change your mind about anything tonight ? 1. Yes

44% 2. No

46% 3. Not Sure

10 %

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