COALITION OF RESIDENTS ASSOCIATIONS
The Carlton Residents Association Inc. EastEnders Inc. The East Melbourne Group Inc.
Hardware Precinct Resident & Tenants Group Kensington Association Melbourne-South Yarra Group
North & West Melbourne Association Inc. The Parkville Association Inc. Residents 3000 Inc. Southbank Residents Group
16 October, 2002
The Hon. Bob Cameron
Minister for Local Government
Level 21
Nauru House
80 Collins Street
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
Dear Minister
We are writing as representatives of residents in the City of Melbourne. We understand that the State Government is investigating the issue of local government boundaries. Three areas - parts of West Melbourne, Port Melbourne and the Docklands areas - serve capital city functions and as such are appropriately located within the boundaries of the City of Melbourne. In other words, it is our view that the West Melbourne and Port Melbourne areas should remain in the Municipality of Melbourne, and that the Docklands area should be returned to the Municipality of Melbourne.
In the context of the new Municipal Strategic Statement, presently being drafted, we seek to be informed about the process and time lines for decisions on this matter, because of its implications for the strategic development of the municipality. In order to minimise the possible disruption that major boundary changes would entail, we urge you to expedite the process and decision to give certainty to all parties.
We would be happy to consult with you on this matter. We would be grateful if correspondence in relation to this letter could be sent to each of the Residents Association groups listed below.
Yours sincerely
Susan M Chambers
on behalf of
The Coalition of Residents Associations