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LIFE among the reeds of the Edithvale wetlands can be just as misleading as the serene gliding of a swan across the waters. Hidden below the surface, the longnecked bird’s legs are paddling at a furious rate. Often lurking in reeds near the waterline are foxes, ready to snatch an unwary water bird or their chicks. The dangers in the wetlands also come from above as became apparent for this pair of ducks sitting on top of their nesting box, well clear of the water and seemingly out of harm’s way. Enter the raven. No slouch when it comes to flying or grabbing a quick takeaway snack, the raven first chased off the ducks, took a look around for danger and then squeezed into the nesting box. One quick look out to make sure the coast was clear and, with one duck egg in its bill, the raven was off, either for a home delivery of its own or to find a safe place to enjoy a meal. Luckily for the ducks they will probably be left with enough eggs, and subsequent ducklings, to not notice their loss. But that’s life in the wetlands, idyllic one minute, brutal the next. Keith Platt
Investigation called into Cove developments Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au BUILDING plans at the Cove precinct in Patterson Lakes will be subject to a Kingston Council investigation. Two 10 storey developments are planned at the Cove site, including a 66 dwelling building proposed for 64 Pier One Drive, and a 142 dwell-
ing building proposed for 54 Pier One Drive. A three storey building with 28 dwellings is planned for 115A McLeod Road. A reduction in car parking at the site was also sought, but voted down by councillors in May. The reasons given were that a parking reduction would “detrimentally affect the amenity of the neighbourhood” and be “an over-
development of the site”. That decision is subject to a VCAT appeal. Kingston Council has called an investigation into the planning process at the Patterson Lakes site. Council called a special meeting on 14 October and voted unanimously to approve a motion that read “in light of the fact that the CEO has since commenced an investigation into the
Cove development, council note that initial findings are to come back within 60 days.” The motion also read that “council [will] make public all information relating to the development applications in the CDZ and Endeavour Cove precinct that is possible noting many residents already have some of the information through disclosure in the
VCAT proceedings” and that “officers [will] have a scoping session at a councillor information session to draft a review and enhancement of process relating to the management of such planning applications, and accountability within the organisation and that the lawyer handling the investigation be invited to be involved.” Continued Page 4