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Food movers STATISTICS give an insight into the effectiveness of Southern Food For All’s welfare operation: Since opening in October 1991 its members have distributed 54,814 weekly food parcels and 7893 Christmas hampers to those in need. That’s a lot of handouts. The Rosebud organisation provides food, emergency relief and support programs to people on the peninsula doing it tough on a daily basis. As a partner agency of Foodbank its members deliver food and interact socially with their clients, improving the lives of people experiencing hardship. Mornington Peninsula mayor Graham Pittock opened Southern Food For All’s distribution centre in Hinton St, Rosebud last week. The centre and a new van will assist members in their generous work. The group is always after volunteers to make a meaningful, positive impact on the community. Those getting involved can learn new skills, make friends and share experiences. They should call president Ken Northwood on 5981 1801. Helping hand: Diane Falconer, Fr Kevin Davine, Ken Northwood, Reverend Murray Morton, Cyril Mahon and Fr Bart Huynh San in front. Picture: Yanni
Noise causes break down with RACV Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au CAPE Schanck residents upset over what they say is unjustifiable construction noise at the new RACV resort believe their concerns are not being given “sufficient weight” by Mornington Peninsula Shire. They claim the council has failed to properly consider or interpret EPA Victoria guidelines in approving the builder’s request for extended working hours which allows works on any day except Sunday up until 9pm on 36 separate or consecutive occasions.
“This is excessive, offensive and will be the cause of nuisance and loss of amenity to nearby residents,” objector Ian Renwick said. The mayor Cr Graham Pittock said he was “unaware” of any resident concerns over construction noise. The approvals by council allow Kane Constructions to make up for supposed lost time on the $50 million project – a seven storey, 30-metre high, 120 room complex on Trent Jones Drive. RACV Cape Schanck Resort project manager Brad Van Cuylenberg said work was “proceeding in accordance with the development plan and is on schedule for completion in 2018”.
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“The project is progressing well with minimal disruption to resort operations, members or guests,” he said. Mr Renwick criticised a shire officer statement supporting the company’s request for extended working hours. Principal planner Krystal Blizzard had stated in a report: “Given the allowances provided by the EPA guidelines in terms of construction hours it was considered reasonable to allow the request to extend the hours to facilitate a quicker turn-around to finalise the development.” Mr Renwick: “Clearly this is the only possible explanation [as to] why council officers are failing to adequate-
ly take into account residents’ concerns about extended working hours, and failing to adopt EPA guidelines in relation to working hours and what constitutes noisy works. “Unlike Ms Blizzard, I do not consider council’s decision to be reasonable. Finalising a development quicker should not mean flouting EPA guidelines to the detriment or amenity of residents.” The site’s original construction environment management plan states: “The operation of all machinery, including transportation of materials to or from site, [is to be from] 7am-5.30pm Monday to Friday and 7am-1pm Saturday.
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No noisy works are to occur before 7am Monday to Friday and 9am Saturday.” Mr Renwick said these times aligned with EPA noise control guidelines. “Ms Blizzard’s email indicates council’s approval to extend working hours on Saturday to 2.30pm,” he said. “Council also approved up to 30 concrete pours and six structural steel erection activities requiring finishing out of hours [up to] 9pm. “This could mean that Kane could work on 36 days and finish at 9pm, meaning an extra 3.5 hours on weekdays and up to an extra 6.5 hours on Saturdays.” Continued Page 8
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