Sixty three people attended a public meeting called by Moorabbin Airport Residents Association [ MARA] , the Dingley village community Association [ DVCA] and the Save the Golf Course Group[ STGCG] to discuss airport safety and associated concerns related to the adverse impact of airport activities on surrounding suburbs and residents.

Apologies were received from Hon Simon Crean, Hon Mark Dreyfus, Hon Jannice Munt & Mr. B Curtis.

The Chairman acknowledged the attendance of Cr R.West [Kingston], Cr P. Brown [Greater Dandenong], Mr. T Uren       [Pres. MARA] Mr. J. Cook [representing Hon. Simon Crean], Mr. J. Biviano [Pres. DVCA], Inga Peulich MLA, Mr M. Morris  [Independent newspapers]

There were numerous speakers who presented their concerns and suggestions and after a productive debate the following statement was moved by Mr. R. Dix, sec by Mr. M. O’Neil…..

"After a fatal aircraft crash on Wednesday 27^th August 2008, and the fact that two planes collided, one of which narrowly missed hitting a nearby classroom, concerned residents, who live, work or study around or near the Moorabbin Airport Precinct, request all levels of Government to work together to provide a safer, quieter airport by……

This motion was supported unanimously with two abstentions.

A copy of this report is to be forwarded to all appropriate government representatives and related parties.