We oppose the proposal by Merri-bek City Council to lease a part of public land at 133-165 Daley Street Glenroy (the ATC Cook Reserve) to Axicom for a 35-year period and enable the erection of a telecommunications tower on this leased site. 

Public green space is for the people of Merri-bek. The City Council has a duty to guard and preserve this land for future generations, this natural environment is essential for our community and for our well-being. The proposal to lease land to Axicom and allow the erection of a telecommunications tower on ATC Cook Reserve will further reduce Merri-bek’s low level of existing green space, negatively impact the natural environment and due to the nature of large telecommunication towers, discourage residents from using the reserve.

The Merri-bek City Council Community Vision Statement states:

‘Merri-bek is our home. We respect & look after our land, airways & animals.

(We have) ample green space & canopy cover. (We are) connected to country with healthy flora & fauna, through protection of ecosystems.’

Merri-bek council must abide by its own vision statement and reject this proposal.