KINGSTON Council is drafting a plan for the future of Chelsea. Council has been working on a structure plan for Chelsea over the last five years. The project was put on hold during level crossing removal works, but has now restarted.
In a statement Kingston Council said the first round of consultation had identified “the beach and seaside lifestyle, the coastal village feel of the centre, the parks, wetlands, and open spaces, proximity to shops, transport, and the beach, and the sense of community and community connection” as top priorities for Chelsea residents.
Kingston mayor Jenna Davey-Burns has encouraged residents to re-engage with the Chelsea plans now that the state government has completed its projects. “We received some really valuable feedback in the first phase of this project, but due to the accelerated timeframes for the Chelsea, Edithvale and Bonbeach level crossing removals, and the pandemic, we were unfortunately forced to put things on hold,” she said. “Now it’s all systems go, and we want our community who have been along for the journey to give us the local update on what is needed in Chelsea.”
Councillor Georgina Oxley said “we want to hear from you what the future of Chelsea should look like, and I encourage every local to get involved and provide your thoughts and ideas throughout this consultation.”
To make a submission visit yourkingstonyoursay.com.au/this-is-chelsea
First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 15th May 2024