Tuesday, 30 April 2024

Petitions

Grosvenor Street, Balaclava, housing

David SOUTHWICK (Caulfield) presented a petition bearing 31 signatures:

Issue:

This petition of residents in the Balaclava Community draws to the attention of the Legislative Assembly the recent untimely eviction of Grosvenor Street Housing precinct tenants, for a proposed redevelopment with demolition programmed for May 2024. Our neighbours (tenants) were told of a redevelopment of their homes and hastily evicted from their homes in late ’23. Local residents have raised concerns with both Housing First & Homes Victoria about this proposed redevelopment but have only received a generic letter that states there is no funding for any project, and that opportunities are still being explored for the site. Residents are confused, upset, and anxious about the conflicting information and lack of engagement.

Action:

The petitioners therefore request that the Legislative Assembly call on the Government to enforce clear lines of communication immediately with the local residents and community about any proposed redevelopment of the site, including engaging in a face-to-face consultation immediately before any further evictions are undertaken, and before pending demolition (May ’24).

Ordered that petition be considered tomorrow.