Accomplishments of TAG
Through reasoned debate, TAG has been the catalyst in initiating various reports, studies and research initiatives into the Tooronga area. These include:
- The 1989 Kinhill Traffic and land use study;
- A study into the economic options of creating the Brickworks as an open space, or rezoning it as residential land;
- The 1990 Local Area Traffic Management Study by Arup Transportation Planning;
- Presentations to the then Hawthorn City Council on research into the changing face of Hawthorn;
The 1991 presentation of a comprehensive submission of over 150 pages to the Panel Hearing of the Hudson Conway Amendment (RL 137) to the Hawthorn Planning Scheme. TAG was formally recognised by that Panel. In its Report, the Panel overviewed TAG's submission, stating:
"...it represents the general expressions of concern which were placed before the Panel in both the presented and un-presented personal submissions....The group was well organised and articulate, drawing upon a wide range of expertise and highlighting local concerns. The standard of documentation was excellent..."
- In 2001, two members of TAG participated with two other residents as community representatives on the Tooronga Village Working Group established by Boroondara Council to develop the Urban Design Framework for Tooronga Village and the Brickworks site. It is instructive to note that the Working Group included representatives of Coles Myer, who endorsed the framework. From the community's point of view, Coles Myer is an active player in determining the future use and dimension of development for the whole Tooronga site.