Notice of intention to block vehicular traffic on Selwyn Street, Elsternwick and to regulate traffic (One Way) on Gordon Street, Elsternwick for the purposes of assisting in the creation of the Elsternwick Cultural Precinct.

The Glen Eira City Council’s vision for the Elsternwick Cultural Precinct is to create a contemporary celebration of a Jewish quarter with a strong focus on youth and street life.

The key elements of the Elsternwick Cultural Precinct include the creation of a new civic space to establish a Jewish cultural precinct, a pedestrian plaza area connecting the community hub, museum and strategic sites, providing active cultural or community use frontages and limited retail presentation.

Consistent with the Council’s vision for the Elsternwick Cultural Precinct and the decision of the Council made on 27 November 2018, and otherwise in accordance with a decision of the Council made by the Chief Executive Officer of the Council pursuant to delegated authority on 19 December 2018, notice is given that at the Ordinary Meeting of the Council to be held on 30 April 2019 it is the intention of the Council acting under section 207, schedule 11, clauses 8(1)(b) and 9 of the Local Government Act 1989 (Act) to respectively:

• regulate traffic on Gordon Street, Elsternwick by erecting works and structures over and on that part of Gordon Street as shown hatched green on the plan below (Plan) to allow one way traffic only over Gordon Street, between Glen Huntly Road and Sinclair Street; and
• block vehicular traffic by placing and maintaining permanent barriers and other obstructions over and on that part of Selwyn Street, Elsternwick shown hatched blue on the Plan.

A detailed description of the works proposed to be undertaken in Selwyn Street and Gordon Street may be obtained by contacting Council’s Service Centre on 9524 3333 or visiting www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/cultural-precinct

The Council considers that the proposed exercise of powers over traffic in Selwyn Street and Gordon Street will assist to achieve the proper and orderly development of the Elsternwick Cultural Precinct.

Any person may make a written submission to the Council under sections 207A(b) and 223 of the Act.

Written submissions to be submitted to the Council under section 223 of the Act must be received by the Council by 5pm on 22 March 2019. Submissions must be in writing and addressed and sent by mail to the Chief Executive Officer, Glen Eira City Council, PO Box 42, Caulfield South 3162 or via email to culturalprecinct@gleneria.vic.gov.au

Any person who has made a written submission under section 223 of the Act and has requested to be heard in support of their written submission is entitled to appear in person or to be represented by a person specified in the submission before a Special Council Meeting to be held on 11 April 2019, further details of which will be advised in writing.

Any person making a written submission under section 223 of the Act is advised that the Council is no longer required to make available for public inspection submissions received in accordance with section 223 of the Act. Accordingly, all submissions will be handled as authorised or required by law, including under the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.

Council will consider any written submissions in accordance with sections 207A(b) and 223 of the Act.

Any person requiring further information concerning the proposal should in the first instance contact Council’s Service Centre on 9524 3333.

Peter Swabey | Director Corporate Services