Application for new pokies in Monbulk

The Monbulk Bowling Club has applied to the Victorian Commission for Gaming and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) for 10 new poker machines in its venue in Monbulk.

The Bowling Club is situated in a recreation complex in Monbulk and has operated pokies since 1995. They currently have 30 machines.

Public submissions regarding the application are currently open on the VCGLR website.

How can I make a submission?

Community members can contact the VCGLR by:

What if I'm not sure how to make a submission?

Two workshops for community members will be held at the Monbulk Community Hub and will be facilitated by Rose O’Leary from the Victorian Local Governance Association.

Date Wednesday 22 May 2019

Session times 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm or 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Address Monbulk Living & Learning Centre, 21 Main Road, Monbulk

RSVP [email protected] or 9349 7999

What does Yarra Ranges Council have to do with this application?

Council has 2 distinct roles in relation to pokies:

Clause 52.28 of the Planning Scheme, Gaming, requires a planning permit to install or use a gaming machine. As well as Clause 52.28, Council’s Local Planning Policy – Clause 22.08 Gaming Machines also provides guidance in relation to such applications for example, in relation to the location of venues. Assessing the potential net social and economic impacts. Council can make a submission on behalf of the community if it believes there will be a net social and economic detriment from an application for more pokies.

Both of these functions also relate to Council’s legislated role to protect and improve the health and wellbeing of the communities of Yarra Ranges under the Victorian Public Health and Wellbeing Act.

Need more information?

Contact Isha Scott or Janette Scott at Yarra Ranges Council on 1300 368 333.