Advocacy was a core focus for tonight’s Council Meeting, with Council calling on the State Government to act on measure to deter hooning, as well as delivering improvements to public and active transport.
Notice of Motion – Hooning
Hooning is an ongoing problem in Port Melbourne and across several other areas of Port Phillip. Tonight’s motion reaffirms that Council is working alongside our community in in calling for action that will deter hooning, including acoustic noise cameras:
1. Requests officers to advocate to the State Government of Victoria to:
1.1 implement a noise camera trial in response to community concerns about anti
social behaviour and noisy vehicles building on the recent NSW approach to
hooning.
1.2 seek a partnership with Victoria Police, Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria and Council to ensure a suitable anti-hooning trial be undertaken within City of Port Phillip at recognised hotspots.
2. Reaffirms its support for a financial contribution to an acoustic noise camera to be used within the City of Port Phillip.
3. Requests the Mayor write to Local MPs and relevant Ministers, relevant Shadow Cabinet Ministers and emerging State Election Candidates seeking action on hooning as per this resolution of Council.
4. Requests officers to contact the relevant authorities in NSW who have undertaken an acoustic noise camera trail to investigate the effectiveness of acoustic cameras.
Combined advocacy between Council and the community will assist in achieving stronger detection and enforcement to deter hoon driving behaviours.
Notice of Motion – Public and Active Transport Election Commitments
State Government investment in public and active transport is required to meet the growth expected throughout Port Phillip. This motion reiterates key transport expectations including:
- Advocates to relevant candidates contesting the 2026 Victorian State Government
election to publicly commit to the delivery of priority public and active transport
projects across Port Phillip. - Specifically advocates to candidates to commit to:
a. A clear and funded timeline for the delivery of the proposed tram lines and active transport links and bridges in Fishermans Bend, as outlined in the Fishermans Bend Integrated Transport Plan.
b. An increase in the frequency, reliability and capacity of the Route 606 bus service to improve reliability and meet current and future demand.
c. A clear and funded timeline for the delivery of a new high frequency bus service connecting Fishermans Bend with ANZAC Station, noting the ongoing delay in delivery of the Park Street Tram Link.
d. Refreshing business case and undertake detailed planning to enable delivery of Park Street Tram Link, maximising the benefits of Metro Tunnel.
e. An increase in the frequency and capacity of the 96 and 109 tram services to meet current and future demand, including committing to delivery of the Route 109 terminus upgrade – an international gateway for Melbourne.
f. Provide clarity and timing on the pipeline of level access tram stop improvements as required by Horizon 1 (‘now’ actions) of the Tram Plan.
g. A clear and funded timeline for the delivery of state-significant cycling corridors, including:
i. St Kilda Road to Carlisle Street
ii. Kerferd Road, from Canterbury Road to Beaconsfield Parade and Albert Road, from Canterbury Road to ANZAC Station.
iii. creating a safe crossing for cyclists across St Kilda Road to Albert Road.
h. A clear and funded timeline for the delivery of the pedestrian crossings, including:
i. Active pedestrian crossing on Glen Huntly Rd at Elwood Canal near Elwood College.
ii. Active pedestrian crossing at Hotham St at Lydon St and Ripon Grove.
iii. Active pedestrian crossings on Williamstown Rd at Prohasky St, Salmon St, Beacon Rd, Bridge St, and Boundary St
iii. Signalised crossing at Plummer St and Graham St, Port Melbourne near Port Melbourne Secondary College.
i. A funded feasibility study into the delivery of a permanent pedestrian overpass on Queens Rd into Albert Park to investigate options to improve connectivity across.
j. A funded feasibility study into the delivery of a permanent pedestrian overpass to the Kings Way/Albert Rd intersection to improve safety and connectivity to ANZAC Station.
k. Retain regular tram stopping patterns during the Grand Prix period, rather than express trams.
l. Immediate implementation of the 40km/h speed limit through the Glen Eira Rd shopping area.
m. Improve frequencies on Sandringham Line on Sunday mornings which currently have up to one hour headways.
n. Identify alignment, station locations, and necessary land required for future delivery of Melbourne Metro 2 in its entirety.
o. Reiterate support for extending tram 78/79 to provide a north/south route between City of Yarra, City of Stonnington and City of Port Phillip. - Requests the Mayor as a part of Council’s broader election commitment campaign write to relevant declared State election candidates, relevant political parties, and ministers and shadow ministers outlining Council’s expectations and seeking formal commitments to these projects.
- Requests officers informally report back to Council on responses received from candidates and parties ahead of the 2026 State Government election.
While lengthy, this motion was designed to document the advocacy for transport improvements being undertaken by the City of Port Phillip and ensure there is a consolidated list of priorities.
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