#StKilda #SurfLifeSavingClub Redevelopment

#StKildaBeach is looking like a bit of a construction site at the moment. But the 2016/2017 #Summer season, we should be getting a brand new Surf Life Saving Club to replace the old one. We can't wait!!

For more info about the club check out their website here:  http://stkildalifesavingclub.com.au/

Photo taken 4 November 2015

Photo taken 19 November 2015

The old Club House. Photo taken 22 April 2012 

Messy Construction @ #MiddleParkBeach, #Melbourne.

This section of beach at Middle Park (between #StKilda and #SouthMelbourne) is looking like a complete mess at the moment due to the works to replace the #sand. The #dredging is taking place in #PortPhillipBay just off the shore and when this is all finished, the beach will look great.

Let's hope they finish it as soon as possible because #Summer is only a couple of weeks away!

 

 

Here is a short 15 second video of the works from yesterday afternoon.

 



It's #StKildaFestival Today!

Hope you're all ready for it! It's going to be a fun day.

After the #Rain

The rainy #weather of last week has subsided and we can look forward to some proper sunny #Summer weather this week!

 

As much as we need the rain, nobody can deny that we love the sunshine a little bit more. However, there are some that really enjoy the rain and what it leaves behind. Nobody could sit on the grass the days after the downpour of heavy rain because it took a little bit of time for all the water to drain away, but the birds loved it.

 

The unevenness of this area  and poor drainage is a common occurrence and is highlighted during wet weather. Hopefully the council can take this on board for future improvements to the already beautiful foreshore.This grass area of #StKilda Foreshore has since dried up and people are able to once again sit and enjoy the sunshine.

Photo: Birds enjoying the water on St Kilda Foreshore the day after the downpour.

Sand Bags on St Kilda Beach

What appeared to be bags of rubbish on #StKildaBeach this evening actually were sand bags from today's #SLAM #BeachVolleyball event. 

Well done to the team that packed up everything very quickly and efficiently! You would never know there was a major event there today. Impressive.

Photo: Sand bags on St Kilda Beach

Outdoor Shower Drainage Problem

It's great that we have #OutdoorShower facilities such as this one at #StKildaBeach, so people can rinse off the sand and salt water after spending the day at the #beach.

 

However, some of these shower areas suffer from bad drainage problems. Having to step into still warm sandy water in order to rinse off isn't the most appealing of circumstances but people do out of necessity. It is unfortunate that this occurs every season, and seems to be a common problem with outdoor showers at beaches around Port Phillip Bay, and one wonders if something can be done to improve them. 

 

In the case of the one at St Kilda Beach, perhaps if this area was elevated, or situated on some form of decking, similar to the decking that exists only meters away as part of the boardwalk along the foreshore, it would allow for better drainage. Something to consider, City of Port Phillip?

 

Photo: Outdoor showers at St Kilda Beach need better drainage.