Residents, Theatre & Sporting Groups from various suburbs within the City of

Monash area met last night to discuss their concerns at the loss of Open Space

created by the closure of schools in the area, and the development of their sites as

medium to high density housing.

The meeting heard Dr Bob Birrell from the Monash School of Social Inquiry explain

his concerns about the Victorian Government’s failure to provide living and

recreational space to meet the needs of suburbs with rapidly rising populations.

The meeting also discussed other issues relating to the increased density of

population within Monash, including traffic congestion and potential water shortages.

The Residents’ Groups represented at the meeting decided to form a Coalition to

address all of these issues within the Monash context.

It was also agreed that all Groups support Councilor Gerry Koteck’s decision to

oppose the re-zoning of the Notting Hill Primary School Site in light of the multiple

school closures and lack of future planning within the Westerfield Estate - Notting Hill.

They are planning petitions to both the City Council and the Victorian Parliament

concerning public use of land and facilities, and a Working Group will meet in May to

Should you or any members of your Group wish to participate in this united Coalition,

please contact your local Residents Action Group, Rate Payers Association or Marion

Quartly (NHCA) Ph: 9561 3975 or Melinda Ashton (NHCA) Ph: 9561 5131