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What do we know now?The short answer is ‘Not much more’. But we do know..Only ONE submission was received. (Autumn edition Nillumbik News)Of the fifteen EOIs that were received, narrowed down to 5 by an external committee, only 1 submitted a detailed response to Council.

Originally a VCAT hearing had been scheduled for last October based on one set of plans. However, an amended proposal was submitted and VCAT eventually heard the case over a period of five days at the beginning of February.

We are delighted to hear that Heritage Victoria has accepted a nomination for the Eltham War Memorial buildings to be included in the Victorian Heritage Register.

History is written by the victors but it seems that to suit its own agenda, Nillumbik Shire Council is trying to cherry-pick bits of history BEFORE the battle, let alone the war, has been won.

Andrew Lemon wrote an essay for Nillumbik councillors so they know exactly what they will be taking away from the community if they proceed to handing over the War Memorial Complex and old Shire Office site to developers. His open essay has now been shared with the wider community.

A packed hall with 300-350 people attending heard the official speakers and wonderful contributions of personal stories from the audience on Saturday.

Developers have put in proposals for our community land and buildings – the old Shire Office site; and demolition of the historical Eltham Living War Memorial Buildings.

Earlier this year, in spite of community objections, Nillumbik Shire Council decided to issue a planning permit for 15 apartments on a standard suburban block in Pryor St. ECAG decided to appeal to VCAT to overturn Council’s decision.

As we noted in a previous article , a council officer told us earlier this year that ‘community engagement’ with the broader community in regard to desired uses of the Old Shire Offices site and the War Memorial buildings was expected to take place  in June/July.