Summary
I gave an update on the telecommunications tower proposed for Stud Road near Police Road in Rowville. Objections remain open, a planning consultative meeting is coming, and if officers recommend approval the decision will be made by Council in the chamber, not under delegation. I also spoke about The Dizzy Rooster's outdoor dining application and the parklet policy due next month, and acknowledged a big September for Rowville and Scoresby sport, schools and volunteers.
Transcript
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Thank you, Mayor. A few things from me this month.
First, the telecommunications tower that's proposed to be sited on Stud Road near Police Road in Rowville. Over the past month, I've received a large volume of calls, emails, and had plenty of conversations about this planning application from residents in Rowville, but also from many residents across the municipal boundary over in the City of Greater Dandenong. And it's been great to hear from those residents who also look out at the same site there on Stud Road. I acknowledge Melissa, who I think is in the gallery with us tonight, who I know has done a great deal of work keeping neighbours informed and helping people navigate through that objection process.
So what I'd just say briefly is that application is likely to come to Council for a decision, so I won't comment on the proposal itself. But objections remain open, and we are headed to a planning consultative meeting where objectors and the applicant will sit down with Council and officers for a conversation about the proposal. And if officers ultimately do recommend approval of it, the matter will be decided by Council in this chamber, so not under delegation. So I will certainly do my best to support the efforts in keeping the residents informed at each of the steps along the way. And I know we've got some questions coming up as part of public question time.
Just a couple of other things. The Dizzy Rooster, I mentioned as part of the petition I tabled earlier tonight, I've heard from the business, customers and residents. I do acknowledge, I know what it means for a local business to have that outdoor space taken away coming into the spring and summer months. I acknowledge it's a significant portion of their trade on those sunny weekends. But I do, as I said earlier, want to acknowledge the owners for working with officers and removing the structure. And they've now got that application in and it's progressing through. Our outdoor dining parklet policy comes to this chamber and Council at the end of next month, so will give businesses some clear guidance and framework about what can and what can't be done in that space.
As Councillor Duncan mentioned, it's been a big September for Rowville sport as well. I want to acknowledge the Rowville Hawks, both the senior and reserve teams, for making the EFNL Premier Division Grand Final. The reserves came from behind at three-quarter time to win back-to-back premierships, and the seniors almost got there, but just fell short by five points. So, congratulations to the Rowville Hawks, and also to Scoresby for their season in seniors and reserves as well.
Sunday the 30th of August, I attended Rowville Knights Community Football Club junior presentation at Liberty Avenue. There were hundreds of kids, lots of proud parents and a lot of busy committee running that very successful day.
Just on Friday gone, I attended the Rowville Cricket Club season launch at Seebeck Reserve. I think it's officially football handing over to cricket, and that cricket club at Rowville is in good spirits for the summer ahead.
Tuesday, 8th of September, I attended Rowville Primary School's production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the Drum Theatre in Dandenong. A full-scale professional production. Great to see the kids engaged in the arts, and a credit to the staff and the parent volunteers who made it happen.
Thursday the 10th of September, I attended a Your Library Limited board meeting.
And just on Sunday, 13th September, I attended the Rowville Rockets winter season presentation at the State Basketball Centre. And just a brief acknowledgement: a highlight of the afternoon was club president Greg Carey, who received, I think, a decades of service volunteer award from the office of Kim Wells MP for his ongoing incredible service to community basketball. I know the Rockets run on people like Greg, so it was great to see that being recognised.
And I'll leave it there tonight. Thank you, Mayor.