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.

 



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.

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.

New Year's Eve 2014

Here we are folks. It's #NewYearsEve. We have survived 2014 with plenty of ups and downs, successes and failures, as well as seeing some fantastically wonderful world events along with some deeply sad ones. 

 

However you all experienced this year, it is time to reflect and feel good about what we have achieved and relish in the fact that we are all here now on 31 December 2014 ready for the beginning of the new year.

 

As the sun sets on 2014, just want to take a moment to wish everyone in St Kilda and beyond a very Happy New Year, and looking forward to what 2015 has in store for us.

Photo: Sunset at St Kilda Beach

 

33°C in St Kilda today.

 

It's a balmy 33°C in #StKilda today and the #StKildaBeach Foreshore is packed with people! It's a great vibe with the majority of people behaving and enjoying the #beach. Some may regret their new shade of red skin tomorrow, but there was definitely the smell of coconut oil in the air!

 

It was sad to see one dog owner with his dog on the sand, which was lying down on its side panting in the direct sun.  We were actually concerned for the dog, despite the fact that #dogs are not allowed on the beach at this time of year. We can only hope that he took his dog to some shade and gave it some water. 

 

It was great to see the St Kilda Surf Life Saving Club set up and keeping an eye out on everyone. They do a great job and we are grateful.

 

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday folks!

Photo: St Kilda Surf Life Saving Club set up their Beach Patrol today.

 
 

 


 

No Cuts. No Butts. The Message is Clear.

Despite the minor #vandalism to this #sign on #StKilda Foreshore, the message is still clear that glass (such as #bottles and #glasses, etc.) are not permitted on St Kilda #beach. This is a great rule that just makes our beaches much safer for everyone. There's nothing worse than walking on the sand and cutting your foot on a broken bottle!

 

#Smoking is also not allowed which would make the beaches a more enjoyable experience for many people too! It also means no cigarette butts littering the ground and the sand, and then they won't make their way into the water to pollute our beautiful Port Phillip Bay.

 

"No Cuts. No Butts"  (@cityportphillip)

 

Let's take care of our beaches, folks!

Photo: "No Glass & No Smoking on Beach" sign

A Sunny Hump Day in #StKilda

St Kilda comes alive in #Summer! And it looks like Summer is definitely approaching with these gloriously sunny and warm afternoons this week. What a sunny hump day it is today!

 

Daylight savings makes it easy to get outside for a walk or a jog after work since the sun is still out until at least 7:30pm. Enjoy the rest of your day, St Kilda!

Photo: Intersection of Carlisle St and Acland St

Last day for Dogs on the Beach

Today (31st October 2014) is the last day that dogs are allowed on beach areas. This happens every year for the Summer season, which next year, ends on the 31st March 2015.

During the Summer season you can still take your dog to Elwood or Middle Park beaches early in the mornings.  For more information check out this Information Brochure about dog areas from the City of Port Phillip.  

Why write this Blog?

Home for over 20 years.

Having called St Kilda home for more than twenty years, this beachside suburb in Melbourne’s southeast never ceases to amaze me, inspire me, surprise me, and comfort me. It is home to a diverse and vibrant culture that continues to be interesting no matter what time of year, whether it be during the forty degree heat of summer, or an icy cold winter. There is always something to see and experience here. This blog is one way for me to share my love of St Kilda with you all.  

 

What I love about St Kilda.

What I love about St Kilda is its diversity. There is actually a local free publication called “Divercity” that is distributed by our local council, the City of Port Phillip. I love all the things that tourists adore such as the beach, the theatres, the festivals, the variety of cafes, restaurants and groovy bars where many of the arty-farty types hang out, but I also love the things that aren’t always listed on tourist and visitors websites, such as where to go for a good Chinese lunch special forunder $10, or a Laundrette that is also a solarium! I guess that during the cold rainy days of a Melbourne winter, one can maintain one’s summer tan while waiting for your whites to tumble dry.

 

Why I want to share

Since I travel a lot with my work, it is comforting to come home to such an energetic atmosphere where the people are just as dynamic as the weather. I enjoy the quirky aspects of this neighbourhood and enjoy sharing all of these fantastic things with other people. I am very passionate about St Kilda and that’s why I have lived here for so long.  When I travel, I sometimes wish there was a similar type of blog or website that has been written by a local that would give me insight into the area from a perspective of somebody who actually lives there. Having insider information is valuable and this is what I aim to do. The overall purpose of wanting to write this blog is to share all the things that I love about my neighbourhood and by doing so, maybe I can help people get around, find where things are, or just help them to fall in love with all things that make up life in St Kilda.