87, 96, 114, 116, which Yarra were satisfied with the Minister becoming RA. There are concerns that the interested will not be 117, 118, 120, community’s included if the site does not remain under government control. DV will continue to work through these issues with the City of Yarra. 121, 122, 125, It is expected that the Minister for Planning will be the RA for the 128, 129, 144, site. 150, 151, 153, 160, 171, 175, 195, 197, 199, 209 39, 62, 117, 118, Local and State Government should retain control over The City of Yarra had supported the Minister for Planning becoming 153 development of the site and involve the local community in how it is the Responsible Authority (RA) for the site. Subsequently, the to developed. It was also suggested that state government retained Council resolution noted (see summary) established conditions by control of the remediation works and development of the school and which Yarra were satisfied with the Minister becoming RA. sports courts and the remainder of the site fall under the responsibility of the Council. This approach was suggested as the Development Victoria will continue to liaise with the City of Yarra Minister of Planning can provide expert guidance on site and the North Fitzroy Gasworks Community Reference Group remediation and the sports facilities. (CRG) with regards to future plans for the site. Site Remediation Subtheme Submission Feedback summary Response No. Construction impact 25, 73, 138 Impact of basement construction on the ground water levels and The depth to groundwater at and surrounding the site has been flow. Due to the ground contamination the construction of a established at a depth in excess of 7 metres below the ground basement could have impacts beyond the site and lead to the surface, and in some parts of the site, in excess of 16 metres. movement of the underground contamination plume which poses The remediation methodology proposed involves the excavation a risks for residents and businesses. contaminated soil to a depth of generally no more than 6 metres.
87, 96, 114, 116, 117, 118, 120, 121, 122, 125, 128, 129, 144, 150, 151, 153, 160, 171, 175, 195, 197, 199, 209 There are concerns that the community’s interested will not be included if the site does not remain under government control. which Yarra were satisfied with the Minister becoming RA. DV will continue to work through these issues with the City of Yarra. It is expected that the Minister for Planning will be the RA for the site. 39, 62, 117, 118, 153 Local and State Government should retain control over development of the site and involve the local community in how it is to developed. It was also suggested that state government retained control of the remediation works and development of the school and sports courts and the remainder of the site fall under the responsibility of the Council. This approach was suggested as the Minister of Planning can provide expert guidance on site remediation and the sports facilities. The City of Yarra had supported the Minister for Planning becoming the Responsible Authority (RA) for the site. Subsequently, the Council resolution noted (see summary) established conditions by which Yarra were satisfied with the Minister becoming RA. Development Victoria will continue to liaise with the City of Yarra and the North Fitzroy Gasworks Community Reference Group (CRG) with regards to future plans for the site. Site Remediation Subtheme Submission No. Feedback summary Response Construction impact 25, 73, 138 Impact of basement construction on the ground water levels and flow. Due to the ground contamination the construction of a basement could have impacts beyond the site and lead to the movement of the underground contamination plume which poses a risks for residents and businesses. The depth to groundwater at and surrounding the site has been established at a depth in excess of 7 metres below the ground surface, and in some parts of the site, in excess of 16 metres. The remediation methodology proposed involves the excavation contaminated soil to a depth of generally no more than 6 metres.