PROTECTING SOUTH YARRA:
Since 1969 we have, on behalf of local residents, been working to enhance and preserve the character and amenity of the City of Melbourne component of South Yarra. Melbourne South Yarra Residents Group Membership is open to all residents within the postocde 3141 or 3004 precinct of the City of Melbourne.
We aim to hold two General meetings per year and engage with members in various campaigns and consultations as the need arises. Membership can be applied for online.
Current Issues
There is a constant flow of issues that have the potential to adversely affect the amenity of living in South Yarra. From the provision of community services, management of parks and gardens to over and inappropriate development of the built form in the area – we as residents must be prepared to take an strong interest in civic issues in order to retain the heritage nature of our locality and preserve the amenity it affords residents and visitors.
Metro Rail
MSYRG are in ongoing dialogue with MetroRail during the construction of Anzac station. The internals of the station are now complete, and recent images are shown below. Here is our latest report, updated 30 October 2024.
Above: Interiors of the new Anzac Station.
Return of Tram to Domain Road.
The tram tracks at the intersection of Domain Road and St Kilda Road have been reinstated, but they will now only allow the tram to cross St Kilda Road and proceed down Park Street (South Melbourne) to Kingsway. So if the tram does return to Domain Road, that is the way it will travel as there is now no option for the tram to head down St Kilda Road to the city.
PTV have stated that any decisions about the return of the tram will only be made after the opening of the new rail line, and then only after passenger movements have been evaluated.
The reality is that the old No. 8 tram was discontinued in 2017, well before work on the station had even begun. The tram became No. 58 and changed its route to go down Park Street (South Melbourne), so the writing was clearly on the wall back then. The planners, however, kept their options open as the draft plans for Anzac (then Domain) Station, dated November 2017, show the tram tracks having the option of going down either Park Street or St Kilda Road. This option was removed rather quietly in about 2020, with no consultation.
MSYRG is monitoring the situation and will make submissions as the opportunity arises.
AGM
2024 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
SUNDAY October 20th 5.30 pm
At IRENE MITCHELL STUDIO, St Martins Youth Arts Centre
28 St Martins Lane, South Yarra
Special Guest Speaker:
Ms Alison Leighton, CEO of City of Melbourne
Alison is the Chief Executive Officer of the City of Melbourne – responsible for leading a team of almost 2000 people to deliver the City’s $800M budget including an infrastructure program of approximately $280M per annum. Alison has more than 18 years of leadership experience in infrastructure, planning, operations and public sector business transformation. She is a qualified engineer, an alumnus of Harvard Business School, a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds a Masters in Business Administration.
Bring a neighbour and/or a South Yarra friend
Following the AGM the committee will host a ‘Meet n Greet’ glass of wine to celebrate the year
Apologies to secretary@msyrg.com.au
To assist in having a quorum at the AGM and you are an apology it would be most helpful if you complete and forward your AGM Proxy form to secretary@msyrg.com.au.
AGENDA
1. Welcome
2. Apologies
3. Minutes of the 2023 AGM approval. A copy is attached. 2023 10 AGM MINUTES.docx
4. Annual Report of the Committee on the activities of the MSYRG
5. Financial Statements. Copies attached.a. Statement of Income and for the year ended 30th June 2024
2024 09 MSYRG Financial Report Year Ended 30 June 2024.pdf
b. Statement by members of the Committee
2024 10 COMMITTEE STATEMENT Signed by 2.pdf
6. Election of Office Bearers
a. President: James Syme has nominated for re-election.
b. Vice-President: Phil Lukies has nominated for re-election.
c. Secretary: Jan Armstrong-Conn has nominated for re-election.
d. Treasurer: Pam Dethridge as nominated for re-election.
MOTION: As per Rule 55 of our Rules, we fix the committee numbers ( including Office Bearers) to ten until the 2025 AGM.
Proposed: James Syme; Seconded: Jan Armstrong-Conn
7. Election of Committee (6):
Michael Butcher, Andrew Bennett, Gayle Gledhill, David Parker – all of whom nominate for re-election to the committee.
Liz Allwood and Anne Roso have retired from the Committee leaving 2 vacancies
Nominations for any of the above positions of Office Bearers and Committee to be in writing, either as a letter (PO Box 33050, Melbourne 3004) or email to the secretary (secretary@msyrg.com.au) to be received at any time up to and including at the AGM or can be made at the meeting. If by letter or email a nomination must be received by 5 pm Friday 18th October.
8. MOTION: that the annual subscription rate until the 2025 AGM remain at $40 per individual/household and there shall be no joining fee.
Proposed: James Syme; Seconded: Jan Armstrong-Conn
9. Any Other Business: of which notice in writing has been received by Sunday October 13th either as by letter (PO Box 33050, Melbourne 3004) or email
10. Close of Meeting
11. Guest Speaker: Ms Alison Leighton
“There is no doubt that the more members MSYRG has, the more notice is taken of what we do and say. If you are not a financial member, we urge you to become one.”
Visit the South Yarra Portal on the Participate Melbourne website.
The City of Melbourne has created new sites for all the neighbourhoods in the city. Find out what’s happening, learn some history or just read some interesting stories about our area here.
CoRBA
Melbourne South Yarra Residents Group is a member of CoRBA, the Coalition of Residents and Business Associations. They are the peak body for the various resident groups and business associations in the City of Melbourne. You can find out more about their activities by visiting their website by clicking here.