http://peter.nook.com.au Saving the neighbourhood from shysters Thu, 01 May 2008 10:15:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en http://www.hamton.com.au/content/view/24/32/ Description: Mixed use development incorporating up to 500 apartments, commercial areas and retail tenancies. Location: Corner Bell and Rodda Streets, Coburg Status: Currently undergoing master planning. Value: $180m Developer: Hamton http://peter.nook.com.au/2008/05/01/never-underestimate-the-greed-of-developers/ I saw a pale grey ibis nesting among the rubble this morning. The land has been so badly injured, so visciouly neglected and now birds are finding peace behind the fences. http://peter.nook.com.au/2008/04/13/may-the-gods-be-with-you/ As always in Moreland, residents are the last to know. Tandos has sold the site, to who I am yet to discover. http://peter.nook.com.au/2008/02/20/tandos-has-sold-the-site/ Dear Mr   Can you please advise as to the work undertaken by and council appointed building supervisor in relation to the coburg high school site.   I wish to make application for enforcement of the demolition permit and require specific information from you. Does the site, in its current condition, comply with the ... http://peter.nook.com.au/2008/02/17/letter-to-roger-the-dodger/ Dear Mr Robinson I thank you for your latest e-mail, which seeks confirmation whether demolition works have been completed at the Coburg High site given that the concrete slab of the 1970's buildings remains.  While the planning permit which allows demolition of this building does not contain any specific conditions in relation to ... http://peter.nook.com.au/2008/02/06/response-from-roger-collins/  Concerns as to the state odf the site continue: the concrete slab (2 metres thick) is still intact. Does this conform to the requirements of the permit issued by Moreland Council?   Dear Mr Collins - the demolition company working on the old Coburg High School site informed me today that they ... http://peter.nook.com.au/2008/01/29/is-demoition-complete-why-is-concrete-slab-still-intact/ Today is the 150th day since the demolition permit issued by Moreland ocuncil was due to expire. Work continues on the site with no end in sight. The major issue currently is the destruction of Rodda Street by the heavy vehicle traffic into the site removing debris. http://peter.nook.com.au/2008/01/24/150-days-since-demolition-permit-expired/   Dear Mr Robertson, I refer to your recent e-mail of 2 January 2008 to Roger Collins, Director City Development. An inspection of the former Coburg High School site confirms that since Council's last correspondence to you of four or so weeks ago the demolition works on the site have been substantially completed. Council is currently awaiting ... http://peter.nook.com.au/2008/01/03/reply-from-moreland-council-officer-phillip-priest/ Commitment means nothing in Moreland. The site of the old Coburg High School site is a mess and nought is being done. http://peter.nook.com.au/2007/12/31/demolition-still-not-completed-dec-31/ Great work Roger, keep it up.   All I am seeking is any communication to the owner that sets a completed demolition date. If you could forward such I would be indebted.   The building demolition workers have increased in numbers and urgency.   Once the bricks are removed Tandos must commence building if he is true ... http://peter.nook.com.au/2007/12/12/reponse-to-letter-from-roger-collins/