Craig Bishop is still on site and itching to start up his Electric Vehicle Hub.
Meanwhile Darebin Council, after a long delay, has launched a Community Consultation about the use of the land at 2 Wingrove Street - Deadline: 14/9/2025.
To have your say or for more information, please visit: yoursay.darebin.vic.gov.au/2Wingrove
For queries or feedback from Council, email: 2wingrove@darebin.vic.gov.au
COMMUNITY CONSULTATION QUESTIONS:
1. What is your connection to 2 Wingrove Street Alphington (the Site)? How do you use this space? Do you visit, run a business, socialize, or live close by?
2. What is your vision for the site?
3. Considering its background and limitations (i.e. it used to be a former landfill site and has contamination and other issues associated with its legacy and history), what do you think it could best be used for – in the long term?
4. Do you have any ideas for how the Site could generate revenue to benefit our diverse community?
SOME POINTS YOU COULD MENTION:
QUESTIONS 2 AND 3 – YOUR VISION FOR THE SITE, LONG-TERM
- The transition to EVs is gathering momentum, but we need services in Darebin to support this.
- Build the resilience of our community in adapting to climate change
- This innovative and inspiring proposal fits with many policies and objectives in Council’s 5-year Plan as well as the Darebin Transport Strategy, EV Policy and Climate Emergency Plan.
- Craig Bishop has abundant experience and expertise in this field – all he needs is support.
- This site, opposite the train station and bus terminal, is perfect for an EV Hub, and could also service E-bikes which abound in this area.
- EV hub patrons, while waiting for their cars, could visit other businesses on the site and generate revenue.
QUESTION 4 – HOW THE SITE COULD BENEFIT OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY
- Craig’s aim is to bring EVs and associated services within the reach of low- and middle-income earners.
- Craig wants educate a new generation of EV mechanics from diverse backgrounds, especially including First Nation mechanics.
Right NOW is the optimal time for you to support Craig’s innovative proposal!
Thank you!