The Elwood Foreshore has long been a cherished destination for residents and visitors alike.  The City of Port Phillip has proposed a redevelopment project which involves unnecessarily relocating roads, parking, and buildings, while also impacting facilities, accessibility, and existing vegetation.

The project comes with an estimated cost of $50 million, which seems highly unlikely given the extent of the proposed redevelopment and recent cost escalations. This is particularly concerning in light of the council's struggles to provide residents with essential services such as garbage collection whilst charging one of the highest rates in the State.  

The decision to move roads, parking, and buildings will inevitably lead to disruptions and inconveniences for both locals and visitors and involves entirely wasteful expenditure which will not provide a return to rate payers.

With an estimated cost that seems dubious, the City of Port Phillip's decision to invest in this endeavor instead of addressing pressing community needs raises valid concerns about its priorities and its commitment to the well-being of its residents and the significant cost of living challenges.

As discussions and debates unfold, it is imperative that the voices and concerns of the community are heard and integrated into any decision-making process that affects the Elwood Foreshore. The council will consider the plan at a meeting on September 6 at 630pm.