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SPRING EDITION 2023

Streetscape Upgrades

Lighting upgrades are expected to make the

laneway between Princess Street and Main

Road East safer and more welcoming.

The upgrade includes the installation of

permanent feature lighting. The lighting

will be attached to the entire length of the

Woolworth’s wall, to create a crowning effect.

The lighting will change to create visual interest

and a sense of place. The works are due to start

in early 2024.

This lighting project represents the first stage

of a transformation of the laneway, with

other improvements on the way. These may

include artwork on the roadway and the walls.

More details will be provided once funding is

secured. For further information regarding the

feature lighting please contact Council’s Urban

Design team via email

urbandesignteam@

brimbank.vic.gov.au

or call Council on

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by 10 November 2023.

A streetscape upgrade is also planned

for East Esplanade. The upgrade will

create a safer and more attractive

street for pedestrians and shoppers

to walk between the train station and

the shops.

The upgrade includes two new

pedestrian crossing points, upgraded

footpath, increased greenery, street

furniture and banners. The pedestrian

crossing points are proposed across

East Esplanade and Victoria Crescent.

To provide your feedback or questions

contact Council’s Urban Design

team via email

urbandesignteam@

brimbank.vic.gov.au

or call Council

on

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INSIDE

THIS ISSUE

• Streetscape Upgrades

• Marketing and Business

Development Special

Rate Renewal

• Safety

• Sustainability

Illegal Sale of Goods

Individuals selling what appears to be stolen goods

from the footpath is an ongoing issue in Alfrieda Street.

or

stolen goods such as cosmetics,

toothpaste, batteries, underwear and food items is

a serious criminal offence and punishable with up to

.

Business operators and staff

are encouraged to inform their

customers of these illegal activities

and discourage them from

purchasing the items.

If you witness any of the above

activities please call Victoria

Police on

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Town Centre Activations

The Enjoy Local Activation program kicked off during the

September school holidays with roving heroes and villains.

Face painting and balloon twisting will keep the children

entertained at an event in November as part of the Summer

Red Launch next to the library.

Planning for Christmas activities are currently underway

with Santa photos returning again this year and plenty of

roving entertainment spread across the month of December.

Marketing and Business

Development Special Rate

Review

The St Albans Business Association has made a request to

the Brimbank City Council that the special rate be renewed,

so that its program can continue to support St Albans

businesses, encourage commerce and deliver fabulous

events and activities.

At the Council meeting on 19 September, Council resolved

to give notice of its intent to declare a new Special Rate at

its Council meeting in December 2023. All property owners

and business occupiers will have received information

about the Special Rate in late September.

Should you have any questions regarding the special rate

renewal please contact Cinzia Crea St Albans Place Manager on

0417 139 121 or email

gostalbans@brimbank.vic.gov.au

Everyone has a responsibility to make good

decisions about personal safety.

Key tips to remember:

• Avoid carrying large amounts of cash

• Be aware of your surroundings and the people around you

• Be alert to potential danger

• At night, stay in well-lit areas, preferably where

there are people

• If you feel uncomfortable or threatened, go to

a busy or bright place

Drug and alcohol use can contribute to a

range of anti-social and criminal behaviour.

Report discarded syringes for removal to Council on

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Dumped rubbish contributes to negative perceptions

of safety and needs to be removed quickly.

Graffiti contributes to negative perceptions about

safety and may cause permanent damage if not

removed quickly. Graffiti removal is an important part

of creating attractive town centres and public spaces.

You can report a crime and suspicious activities

anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers on

. Reports to Crime Stoppers can

include reporting graffiti, drug use and public drinking.

Managing waste from businesses is the responsibility

of each individual business. Overflowing bins are not

acceptable and should be addressed immediately. All

bins must be securely closed to avoid waste blowing

away or dumping of more rubbish. Bins should also

include the business name to assist with identification.

• Call Customer Service on

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or pop into a Council Customer Service Centre.

• Email to Council at

info@brimbank.vic.gov.au

• Report it online

100% Renewable Brimbank

has lots on offer to help

your business transition

to efficient, renewable

energy and to be more

sustainable. Find information

on rebates for solar, finance

for environmental upgrades,

online tools and our one-on

one consultation service.

Head to

to find out more!

We're joining forces with councils across Victoria to assist businesses to

purchase renewable energy and cut their emissions.

The Business Renewables Buying Group is designed to bring together like

minded businesses seeking to switch to 100% renewable electricity. With the

support of Council and an external facilitator, a group of medium and large

sized businesses will work collectively to scale up their buying power whilst

cutting complexity, time, and cost associated with going 100% renewable.

The aim of this program is to create a repeatable and scalable group purchasing

method to support more businesses to join a renewable future. Council is

recruiting for business participants consuming over 500mWh per annum of

electricity and looking to scale up their buying power whilst cutting complexity,

time, and cost associated with going 100% renewable.

The initiative was announced as a winner at the Cities Power Partnership’s

fifth annual national Climate Awards, which recognise the work of local

governments paving the way to a zero-carbon future.

This program is part of many Council projects aimed at supporting our community,

both individuals and businesses alike, to reduce their carbon footprint by

transitioning to 100% renewable energy.

Learn more about our program:

Sign up for our next program:

Business Registration Form link:

Environmental Upgrade Finance

is a loan for commercial building

upgrades enabled by Council and

repaid via Council rates with no

upfront payments. Upgrades

include solar panels, energy

and water efficiency and waste

management.

Decide on an upgrade project for an

existing building (talk to Council for

help). If you are renting, come to an

agreement with your landlord.

A Council approved lender provides

up to 100% of the project finance,

with low interest rates for long

term loans. Make fixed quarterly

repayment through your rates for

the loan duration.

Call Council to discuss your upgrade

options on

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Should you have any

queries regarding the Town

Centre please do not hesitate to

contact Cinzia Crea St Albans Place

Manager on

or

email

gostalbans@brimbank.vic.

gov.au

Welcome to new businesses

97 Main Road West

Shop 12, 1- 3 Princess Street

Level 1, 329 Main Road East

Victoria Square Shop 2

20-22 East Esplanade

29 McIvor Road

Victoria Square Shop 4

20-22 East Esplanade

St Albans Business Association Inc.

(SABGAI) continues planning for

the St Albans Lunar Festival 2024.

Stallholder applications are now open

and all traders from the St Albans

Town Centre are invited to apply.

SABGAI also welcomes sponsorship

for the event. For more information

about applications and how to

get involved please visit

An official launch of the festival

will take place on Thursday

19 October at V Town Bar &

Lounge at 1/24 Alfrieda St at

6.30pm. To join in, purchase

tickets from

SABGAI will hold its Annual

General Meeting in November,

details will be sent directly to

businesses via email. All are

welcome to attend and hear more

about SABGAI’S activities in 2023

as well as the appointment of

committee members for 2024.

SABGAI continues to support

businesses with promotional

Facebook and Instagram videos. If

you’re interested in participating

please contact Simon McCuskey

Marketing Coordinator

or

info@

stalbanstowncentre.com.au