VCAT have informed us that they are taking the full month to decide the hearing, and will be handing down their decision on Sunday 10th April and we should find out the outcome very soon after that.
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Mar 102011
As mentioned earlier, the three days of hearing already conducted did not provide enough time to hear all submissions. This morning is the conclusion to the hearings, with the Applicant making a final submission and the Council and Objectors speaker having a right of reply. If you can show up and provide numerical support to [READ IN FULL]
Feb 092011
Just a quick update – the three days of hearing have concluded, but there was not enough time to hear all submissions. So in around a fortnight there will be a conclusion day with the Applicant making their final submission and Council and Objectors given a final right-or-reply. More details soon including an update on [READ IN FULL]
Feb 082011
Monday: Council presented their two expert witnesses which took all of Monday. Both the Applicant and Objectors representatives cross examined these witnesses. Tuesday: Council gave their closing statement at the beginning of the day. The Objectors representatives gave their statements and presented their documented submissions throughout the morning. In the afternoon the Applicant made their [READ IN FULL]
Feb 072011
If you can lend moral and numerical support to the speakers presenting on behalf of the Resident Objectors, please come down to the VCAT hearing. VCAT at 55 King Street, Melbourne. Even coming in for an hour or so demonstrates to all parties the conviction of the objectors. You can quietly walk in and out [READ IN FULL]
Feb 022011
It’s the final days of preparation of the Final Hearing submission on behalf of Objectors. We need a few Objector volunteers to help with an urgent task. If you life in the area and have a few hours to spare over the next few day to help us out, could you please email info@protectnewport.com Thanks [READ IN FULL]
Feb 022011
As mediation was unsuccessful, the final hearing at VCAT goes ahead, and has been confirmed for next Monday (7th), Tuesday and Wednesday. Scheduled for submissions and present expert witnesses are: Monday – Council Tuesday – Objectors Wednesday – Applicant (developer) We will keep everyone informed during the hearing.
Jan 192011
Mediation at VCAT did not produce a result satisfactory to all parties, so the case will proceed to a Final Hearing – still scheduled for 7th February. But a commendation is due for all those who turned attended and participated – everyone put in a big big effort on the day.
Jan 182011
Today is VCAT mediation day, where the Applicant (developer), Council, and Objectors present in front of VCAT to see if there can be a mutually satisfactory resolution and avoid the formal hearing. Objectors are being represented by a single speaker (although individual objectors who wish to represent themselves can do so) and the selected speaker [READ IN FULL]
Jan 062011
Hobsons Bay Leader has written anther article, this time about the resident sentiment about the proposed development. Below is the text in full… If you view the Leader’s article on this page, you can place comments on the Leader’s website. A NEW residents group has vowed to fight a “hideous” 46-apartment development in Newport that [READ IN FULL]