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SIGN IN here to continue Property Week’s 2025 Power of Proptech survey seeks to explore the robustness of this digital infrastructure and how prepared businesses are to meet the technological challenges facing the property sector Image: Visualisation of the scheme for the site of the Stag Brewery in Mortlake The developers of the Stag Brewery site on the riverside at Mortlake have been granted permission to build a new neighbourhood with 1,075 homes The development on the south bank of the River Thames was subject to a Planning Inquiry in November last year Developers Reselton Properties appealed against LB Richmond Upon Thames’ non-determination of their application The Council approved the applications in July 2023 but then new fire regulations post Grenfell were introduced requiring second staircases in buildings above 18 metres and the developers revised their plans The Mayor of London raised a number of strategic issues – that the overall level of affordable housing was too low and should be increased and the tenure mix revised and weighted in favour of social rent At the Inquiry Richmond Council supported Reselton Properties’ application Mortlake Brewery Community Group (MBCG) and West London River Group (WLRG) opposed it There were more than 1,000 objections to the £1.3 billion scheme Image: Stag Brewery development CGI; Reselton Properties Planning inspector Glen Rollings has approved both applications – one for the new homes a 1,200 place secondary school with a sixth form The buildings rise in height to nine storeys Only 65 of the planned homes will be ‘affordable’ The developers argue this is regeneration of a brownfield site bringing full time jobs as well as temporary construction jobs and much needed homes as well as meeting Richmond Council’s identified education needs They say it will open up a section of the riverbank to public access which has been closed to the public for decades There has been a brewery on the site in Mortlake since 1487 bought the Mortlake Brewery in 1889 and built the Maltings building in 1903 It suffered several direct hits during the Blitz Anheuser Busch InBev began operating on the site in 1995 and they began brewing Budweiser there The company announced their intention to leave in 2009 and ceased brewing in 2015 set up in 2017 to enable the local community to respond to the planned redevelopment of the old Mortlake Stag Brewery site thought the developer’s plans gave little compensatory gain to the local community It pointed out the scheme did not comply with the borough’s stated policies of securing 50% affordable housing or the GLA ‘s target of 35% and said the school was neither required nor fit for purpose and was opposed by the three local secondary schools The West London River Group’s key concern was the impact of the scheme on the River Thames and the towpath and insufficient ecological considerations.’ They say there has always been flooding along this stretch of the River Spring tides and in recent years exceptional rainfall combined with an increasing volume of water coming off the land and flowing downstream there has been an increase in the frequency of Thames Water releasing water into the Thames.’ This should ring alarm bells for anyone considering constructing new homes beside the river Also: ‘the extra foot and cycle usage that will be generated by the number of residents and people working within the proposed development is not sustainable given the varying width of the Towpath along this stretch of the River.’ Planning inspector Glen Rollings said in his report that the design of the development would benefit the area overall and have a positive effect on the local housing supply providing the maximum amount possible for the site He added the scheme ‘would not have a significantly harmful effect on transport’ and accepted Richmond Council’s argument that the new school was needed “The provision of an extended community that adds to the existing character of 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Independent Living and other local organisations for free lunch massages and child-friendly activities to explore how to improve family wellbeing The event will take place on Monday 15 July from 12 noon to 3pm at the Powerstation Youth Centre in Mortlake Residents are invited to take part in a range of activities designed to improve physical and mental health You also have a chance to win prizes in the raffles Attendees will also be able to learn about support for families to improve health and wellbeing The fair will also share service information from local organisations: Find out more about Mortlake Community Health Fair Up to: July 2024 © London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Residents Say 18-Storey Tower Would 'Kill' Lennox Estate Alton West Estate Finally Getting New Windows Furious Roehampton Residents Protest Loss of Green Space Ashburton Estate Residents Raise Fears of Over Development Putney Retirement Home Described as 'Death House' 'Nightmare' of Disabled Putney Man's Mould-ridden Council Flat New Council Homes in McKinney House Described as Stunning Shocked residents of Lower Mortlake Road have described their relief that nobody was killed after two buildings undergoing renovation collapsed Emergency services rushed to the scene this Tuesday afternoon (10 September) as two terraced homes crumbled Neighbours told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) of their concern at learning the homes had collapsed so close to where they lived said she was ‘outraged’ and that it looked like a ‘shoddy building site’ before the collapse “It could have fallen on someone and killed them… I think it was really bad It didn’t affect me because I’m far enough away but there was a suspected gas leak and some poor people had to stay out of their houses “There was one woman with a baby who had to wait in a café… because it wasn’t safe to go back to the houses until they’d actually cleared it it’s so close to all the houses.” Ms Maddison told the LDRS she wanted to see the developers held accountable for what had happened at the site “It’s been a site for ages and ages with nothing much happening and then suddenly they started doing something,” she added The London Fire Brigade confirmed there were no injuries reported while emergency services are investigating the cause of the collapse and potential gas leaks Developers were planning to build 14 co-living units at the site claimed residents had not been informed of the works and what was happening at the site “Given the extent of what we know now was the building works it probably would have been useful to know a little bit more about what was going on… it would be good to consult people who live near.” “The other day I could see that they were digging below and then pre-mixed concrete was coming… when people dig below it’s always like what’s happening here because you do hear horror stories of basements collapsing the whole house and things like that I don’t know whether that was the case here or not.” The resident said she was at work when the roof collapsed and only found out when she saw ‘shocking’ photos on the local Whatsapp group “I was at work so I was worried about the rest of my family who were here who possibly didn’t even know what was going on.” “The collapsing was shocking especially because there could have been a gas leak as well… it’s really close and we’re all terraced here – it could have been a knock-on effect those two houses were separate from the rest of the terrace but it could have been a bit of a disaster.” described seeing a cloud of dust when the roof collapsed He said scaffolding was put up to cover one of the walls that was ‘wobblier’ than the others Old photos of the two terraced homes show they had three floors each Richmond Council approved plans to build 14 co-living units on an empty yard next to the homes in November 2022 Planning documents said land under 47 and 49 Lower Mortlake Road would be turned into amenity space for the development 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Choose The Amount You Wish To Contribute If you do support us in this way we'd be interested to hear what kind of articles you would like to see more of on the site – send your suggestions to the editor Residents are welcome to join Mortlake Community Hub every Wednesday for a lunch and friendly company Hosted by local charity Mortlake Community Association the regular event offers a complimentary lunch and a relaxing space with newspapers and magazines Mortlake Community Association is dedicated to improving health and wellbeing in Mortlake and nearby communities by reducing isolation Find out more about Mortlake Community Association Up to: May 2024 Greater London Authority opposed plans due to ‘unacceptable’ lack of affordable housing News | London Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice Sadiq Khan has challenged a property developer over a lack of affordable housing in a proposed £1.1billion development in south west London The Greater London Authority (GLA) said that the 1,075-home development at the Stag Brewery site may not be signed off by the Mayor due to a lack of sub-market value homes Developer Reselton Properties had proposed the scheme on the site of the former Stag Brewery site in Mortlake Richmond Council approved the plans last summer subject to Mr Khan’s approval In the Mayor’s latest submission, he said that making just 15 per cent of housing units at the development affordable was “unacceptable”. This was later reduced to 7.5 per cent, according to the Architects Journal Reselton lodged an appeal against the council’s non-determination of the applications after the GLA said it would oppose the scheme In a submission to the planning inspectorate written in February Reselton said the 158,000m2 scheme would deliver “significant compelling public benefits” including a secondary school The site would include 65 affordable homes and 1,010 new homes in total Reselton said that the scheme would replace a “redundant set of brownfield industrial buildings” An inquiry held by the planning inspectorate will decide the fate of the proposals But a hearing due to start last week has been indefinitely postponed Local residents had previously raised concerns over the number of affordable homes in the scheme with Mortlake Community Group claiming in a submission that the number of sub-market value homes proposed was “woefully low” Guy Duckworth of Reselton Properties told the BBC that more affordable homes could be considered at a later date The Standard has contacted Mr Khan’s office and Reselton for comment Prince Louis steals the show at VE Day parade as he keeps dad William looking sharp and mimics brother George Prince Louis steals show with sweet antics at VE parade Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in major blow for Putin ahead of Victory Day celebrations Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in blow for Putin VE Day 2025 fashion: best looks from the day VE Day 2025 fashion: Princess of Wales to Lady Victoria Starmer New visa crackdown as Home Office plans to restrict applications from nationalities most likely to overstay New visa crackdown as Home Office plans to restrict applications London student nurse's roommate charged with her murder in Texas after fatal stabbing 'in row over cat' Roommate charged after London student nurse stabbed to death in Texas Emergency services were called to the scene where two properties were reduced to rubble Two houses undergoing a refurbishment have collapsed by a main road in west London The semi-detached homes on the A316 Lower Mortlake Road in Richmond crumbled on Tuesday afternoon The cause of the collapse has not yet been confirmed but it is understood the Health Safety Executive (HSE) is investigating A neighbour told local news outlet Richmond Nub News they heard a loud “bang” on Tuesday afternoon and then saw what appeared to be “lots of smoke” outside their window A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said it was called to the scene shortly before 3pm where firefighters found “most of two terraced houses under renovation collapsed” “There are currently no reports of any injuries,” said a spokesperson on Wednesday The fire brigade sent three vehicles to the scene Photos showed the entire roof of the properties and the majority of the walls had crumbled to a pile of rubble with just the side exterior walls and a small part of the facade remaining intact Richmond Council and the HSE have been approached by the Standard Australian utility Origin Energy has started constructing its 300MW/650MW Mortlake battery energy storage system (BESS) in Victoria Victoria’s largest gas-fired generator with a generating capacity of 566MW the BESS is located adjacent to the Moorabool to Heywood 500kv transmission line enabling it to connect to the National Electricity Market (NEM) The BESS’ location will allow it to leverage new clean energy generation facilities being developed in Victoria’s state-designated South-West Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) V4 region That will be one of six REZ developments planned in the state Battery storage is expected to enable REZ developments to maximise their usable energy output Origin Energy confirmed its intention to go through with the project in early 2024 when it committed to investing AU$400 million (US$263.7 million) into it and announced the appointment of Fluence as BESS technology supplier Fluence’s Nispera asset management software will optimise its market participation The Mortlake BESS is expected to be commissioned late in 2026 It will support further renewable energy project developments by charging during the day when renewable energy sources like wind and solar generation are plentiful and discharging into the grid during peak periods Earlier this year, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) said it would allocate up to AU$24 million towards the total cost of the Mortlake BESS via its Large Scale Battery Storage Funding Round Origin Energy has been busy in the Australian BESS market in recent months. In July, the organisation confirmed that it had approved the second stage of the Eraring battery energy storage project in New South Wales, which would see an additional 240MW/1030MWh grid-forming BESS built Adding this to the site’s existing 460MW/1073MWh 2-hour duration BESS currently under construction would bring the project’s cumulative capacity to over 2GWh Stage 1 of the Eraring project is expected to cost around AU$600 million and be delivered by the BESS arm of Finnish marine and energy technology company Wärtsilä via an engineering equipment delivery (EED) contract with Origin It is expected to come online at the end of 2025 Origin has already signed equipment supply and construction agreements for Stage 2 of the project Wärtsilä has again been employed to deliver the battery equipment with Enerven Energy Infrastructure providing design and construction services Construction will begin in early 2025 and be completed in Q1 of 2027 Image: Consolidated Power Projects Australia  an existing energised 500kV powerline has been diverted into a terminal station while live AusNet recently completed these groundbreaking engineering works by performing the live electricity transfer from an existing transmission line into the Mortlake Terminal Station AusNet Executive General Manager Transmission said AusNet is pleased to have safely completed the live line transfer and is looking at expanding this type of work across the transmission network While these practices have been developed over many years in the US this is an innovative and leading-edge approach to this type of work in the Australian transmission landscape we have been investing in new methodologies to enhance our operations and reduce the impact of planned outages on the community,” Ms Ryan said “Based on the success of the live line work AusNet will investigate further opportunities to expand this into our operational plans this will help enable us to accelerate our works program significantly.”  with specialised resources and equipment; four highly skilled live line workers brought in from the US and several AusNet contractors are in the process of being trained to undertake this work in the future was among the crews who helped AusNet deliver this landmark project “We worked closely with the Local Consolidated Power Projects team but also the Quanta Team from the US and Canada to assist with the design and fitment of the adaptors over a period of about 18 months,” he said the existing transmission line connected between the Haunted Gully Terminal station to Tarrone Terminal station with the transmission line running past the existing Mortlake Terminal Station The Mortlake Terminal Station also has undergone an upgrade in recent months to construct additional bays which will enhance the network capabilities of the site and improve reliability for the region The Mortlake Terminal Station upgrades are expected to be completed by August 2025 This project is crucial for the Victorian network as it releases new capacity and reduces curtailment enabling up to 1.5GW of additional renewable energy within the region It is part of network upgrades to modernise and improve the grid initiated by Victorian government’s Renewable Development Plan which will support the state’s transition to renewable energy Mortlake is located in regional Victoria’s Moyne Shire and is a critical location for Victoria’s energy transition to renewables The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has announced two changes to its executive leadership team Melbourne Water has broken ground on a new treatment plant at Mount Evelyn – which is set to help secure.. 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be able to speak 29 languages The mausoleum was designed by his wife in the shape of the tent they had spent so much time in while travelling around the Middle East and apart from its obviously unusual shape it even features a ladder at the back to climb up and a glass window to peer into the tomb itself The mausoleum also used to have a door but that was blocked off about 50 years ago but it’s obvious in hindsight — it’s where the stone plaques are on the front of the tomb That used to be a door—and the intention is to reopen it so that on special days, the public can go inside and admire the deathly tent’s interior. 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The service took place on November 4 at Mortlake Crematorium in Richmond where mourners “belted out hymns” and listened to “brilliant eulogies” “Such a beautiful goodbye to Maggie Smith today,” one guest told the MailOnline “It was warm and funny and full of love and brilliant eulogies with the best hymns bringing belted out by all It was poignant but not sad because hers was a life so richly lived The publication shared a picture of the order of service which featured a childhood photo of the Harry Potter and Downton Abbey star on the front along with the words: “In loving memory of Dame Margaret Natalie Smith” The back showed a smiling picture of her taken in later life.” They added: “Maggie was as funny and sharp as it gets Dame Maggie’s sons Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens confirmed her death in a statement via their publicist It read: “It is with great sadness we have to announce the death of Dame Maggie Smith “She passed away peacefully in hospital early this morning she was with friends and family at the end She leaves two sons and five loving grandchildren who are devastated by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother “We would like to take this opportunity to thank the wonderful staff at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital for their care and unstinting kindness during her final days. “We thank you for all your kind messages and support and ask that you respect our privacy at this time.” Dame Maggie was regarded as the preeminent British actress of a generation, which included her fellow dames Vanessa Redgrave and Judi Dench. Her passing saw a number of heartfelt tributes from King Charles, Prime Minister Keir Starmer and many of her long-time co-stars. The King described her as “a national treasure,” adding: “My wife and I were deeply saddened to learn of her passing.  “As the curtain falls on this national treasure, we join people around the world in remembering with the fondest admiration and affection her many remarkable performances, as well as the warmth and wit she shared both on and off the stage.” Best Photos of the Day from around the world Amy Dowden says her heart is 'breaking' after injury forces Strictly exit Affleck calls J-Lo 'spectacular' in new movie Unstoppable despite divorce What small business owners can learn from athletes Prime Minister Keir Stammer honoured “national treasure” Dame Maggie also, calling her a "beloved" and "cherished" actor. “Dame Maggie Smith introduced us to new worlds with the countless stories she acted over her long career,” he shared on X. “She was beloved by so many for her great talent, becoming a true national treasure whose work will be cherished for generations to come. Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones. May she rest in peace.” Hugh Bonneville, who starred alongside Dame Maggie in Downton Abbey, called her a “true legend of her generation”. “Anyone who ever shared a scene with Maggie will attest to her sharp eye, sharp wit and formidable talent,” he told the BBC. He said her “magnificent” screen performances will live on. While Daniel Radcliffe, her Harry Potter co-star, fondly remembered her “fierce intellect” and “gloriously sharp tongue.” VE Day 2025 fashion: best looks from the day, Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte, Lady Victoria Starmer where plans have been lodged with Moyne Shire Council for a 26-lot subdivision Picture supplied.A new neighbourhood could be built on the outskirts of a south-west town if a $950,000 proposal goes ahead All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinuePlans for a 26-lot subdivision in Mortlake have been lodged with Moyne Shire Council The 28-hectare site at 42 Woodhams Lane is used for pasture and is located on the outskirts of town, on the southern side of the Hamilton Highway. The subdivision isn't planned as a staged development. It aims to create a new neighbourhood, with each lot averaging one hectare in size. Planning documents note the site is located within the settlement boundary, in an area designated for residential development. It notes Mortlake has low-to-moderate growth capacity and the site provides an opportunity to boost both the town's residential land supply and housing diversity. Residents have until May 7, 2025 to make a submission on the proposal. 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Both federal and state governments have introduced policy strategies to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and achieve Net Zero emissions in Australia by 2050 Decarbonizing the power sector is crucial to increasing the share of low-carbon power generation to 82% by 2030 "Getting grid approval from AEMO for the Mortlake Hub is a testament to the expertise and innovation that the BrightNight team brings to Australia and allows us to start showcasing this great project to customers," said Polly Baranco "The Mortlake Hub is the most advanced project in BrightNight's Australia portfolio and provides a blueprint for our upcoming projects as we approach gigawatt-scale buildout in the market." the Mortlake Energy Hub is the only hybrid renewable energy project in Victoria with AEMO-approved generator performance standards for the 500-kilovolt transmission network The Hub's advanced hybrid power plant controller system optimizes power distribution between its solar photovoltaic plants and BESS ensuring grid code compliance and allowing for tailored power dispatch BrightNight aims to deliver customer-specific renewable solutions that provide 24/7 clean power supporting the global energy transition while ensuring long-term grid stability and reliability The Mortlake Energy Hub is slated to begin construction in 2025 Logo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1978189/BrightNight_Logo.jpg is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Morris as Chief Commercial Officer.. has received development approval from the Victorian government for its Mortlake.. Utilities Environmental Products & Services Environmental Products & Services Alternative Energies Do not sell or share my personal information: image: Origin employees and contractors gather for the commencement of construction on Mortlake BESS project Origin has announced that construction of the 300MW large-scale battery at Mortlake Power Station has officially commenced with works expected to be completed in late 2026 The milestone was celebrated with a Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony to cleanse and ward off bad spirits from the site led by Shane Harrison from the Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation and attended by Origin’s project team and key project partners and contractors Origin Head of Development and Construction “Mortlake Power Station is an ideal site for a large-scale battery being adjacent to the Moorabool to Heywood 500kV transmission line and sitting within Victoria’s South-West Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) “This means the Mortlake battery can utilise existing transmission infrastructure and support both existing and new renewable energy generation in the area over the coming years the Mortlake battery will soak up and store excess renewable energy generated during the day and dispatch this energy into the grid during peak demand periods which typically occur during the early evening when renewable supply tends to decrease “It also has the potential help stabilise the electricity grid as the existing fleet of large coal generators retires “As we get set to kick off construction works on the battery within days this marks a significant milestone for Origin our contractor partners and the local community The increase in workforce numbers and the supply of goods and services by local firms like McKinnons and Waremac will help provide an important boost to the local economy,” Mr McCollough said The commencement of construction also marks the beginning of a dedicated community investment fund that has been established to support initiatives that might deliver an enduring benefit to communities surrounding the battery project Origin announced the approval of construction of the large-scale battery at the Mortlake Power Station in January 2024 committing to an investment of approximately $400 million The Mortlake Power Station battery will have a capacity of 300MW a dispatch duration of just over two hours (650MWh) and is expected to be commissioned late in 2026 The project has been awarded conditional grant support from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) as part of its Large Scale Battery Storage Funding Round Mortlake Power Station is the largest gas-fired power station in Victoria with a generation capacity of 566MW Featured image: Origin employees and contractors gather for the commencement of construction on Mortlake BESS project As the dust settles from the 2025 Federal Election Energy is revisiting the Labor Party’s energy policies and election promises.. 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Please upgrade your browser or activate Google Chrome Frame to improve your experience The Mortlake Energy Hub in Victoria has received a state government’s green light to proceed with construction after five months in process under a development facilitation program pathway United States-headquartered renewables developer BrightNight’s $700 million (USD 480.9 million) Mortlake Energy Hub located 216 kilometres west of Melbourne has received the Victorian government’s green light to proceed with construction via a development facilitation program (DFP) pathway 360 MW solar array using approximately 795,762 solar modules the Hub’s approval process began in May 2024 two months after the DFP was extended in March 2024 Having previously been reserved only for significant works like the state’s Big Housing Build program the government extended it to fast track renewable energy projects the government said $90 billion worth of investment value in renewable projects were in the pipeline Victorian Minister for Energy and Resources Lily D’Ambrosio said streamlining planning approvals for the cheapest form of new build power generation is important “The Mortlake Energy Hub will soak up locally generated renewable energy and pump it back into the grid when it’s needed most to support Victorian homes and businesses with cheaper energy,” D’Ambrosio said The Mortlake Energy Hub will produce enough enrgy to power 140,000 homes.DFP applications are subject to the same referral and public notice requirements as standard can be located in regional or metropolitan centres with a threshold of 1 MW installed capacity BrightNight estimates the Mortlake Energy Hub will be capable of powering 140,000 homes and cutting emissions by 41.4 million tonnes annually The project will leverage the existing Mortlake Terminal Station to store energy and solar power and release it into the grid when needed Victoria’s renewable energy targets of 65% by 2030 and 95% by 2035 are supported by energy storage targets of at least 2.6 GW by 2030 and 6.3 GW by 2035 aiming to reach net zero emissions by 2045 More articles from Ev Foley Does the Government and the farmers who have agreed to have this Mortlake Energy Hub know that the cattle and sheep or other livestock grazing on that land will not be able to be sold for slaughter because of the toxic elements that will fall on the ground wind turbines and battery storages all leak or disperse toxicity into and on the soil and vegetation Refer to the declaration that farmers have to sign when selling livestock Please be mindful of our community standards By submitting this form you agree to pv magazine using your data for the purposes of publishing your comment Your personal data will only be disclosed or otherwise transmitted to third parties for the purposes of spam filtering or if this is necessary for technical maintenance of the website Any other transfer to third parties will not take place unless this is justified on the basis of applicable data protection regulations or if pv magazine is legally obliged to do so You may revoke this consent at any time with effect for the future in which case your personal data will be deleted immediately your data will be deleted if pv magazine has processed your request or the purpose of data storage is fulfilled Further information on data privacy can be found in our Data Protection Policy By subscribing to our newsletter you’ll be eligible for a 10% discount on magazine subscriptions Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" pv magazine Australia offers bi-weekly updates of the latest photovoltaics news We also offer comprehensive global coverage of the most important solar markets worldwide up to date information delivered straight to your inbox Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_3" ).setAttribute( "value" This website uses cookies to anonymously count visitor numbers. To find out more, please see our Data Protection Policy. × The cookie settings on this website are set to "allow cookies" to give you the best browsing experience possible If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click "Accept" below then you are consenting to this Close I began rowing when I was sixteen at the Marin Rowing Association in California but being 5’3 I was ultimately told that if I wanted to carry on rowing at a competitive level I would be better off switching to coxing for men stuck at home alone and bored during the 2021 Christmas lockdown I came across an announcement for an open call for television drama scripts at the BBC Despite having never written a television script in my life having spent a significant portion of my life rowing the sport seemed like a good place to start with my writing.   It wouldn’t matter which team I chose to write about, every season at every club revolved around the same common mission: to win. Berkeley and Cambridge were unique in that there was only one team we cared about beating. Readers of The Boys in the Boat will know that Berkeley’s rival is the University of Washington and Oxford is famously the nemesis of Cambridge As tempting as it was to write a show in response to The Boys in the Boat where Berkeley beats Washington and goes on to win gold at the Olympics it seemed wise in writing a show for a submission to the BBC that I would feature the one rowing race they show annually the concept for Putney to Mortlake was born.  Anyone who has ever been on a rowing team will know that one thing the sport does not lack is drama and anyone who has ever watched a rowing race will know that it’s hardly a spectator sport A show about the rowing itself would get quite tedious it is after all a sport where the athletes do the exact same thing over and over again rowing is quite possibly the most difficult sport to teach someone quickly Not to mention that the Boat Race isn’t your typical race Teaching a crew to row and a coxswain to steer well on the calmest of water is enough of a mission but what also makes the Boat Race so unique is that the tideway where it takes place is notoriously one of the most difficult racecourses in the world.   This isn’t even taking into consideration the logistics of filming When the Social Network was filmed at the Henley Royal Regatta in 2010 they had one lunch hour on the Thursday to capture the ninety-second clip that made the final cut There were several murmurs of a film needing rowers and coxswains for the scene around the time and the film ultimately utilised some of Henley’s best athletes from Leander and Henley Rowing Club to fill the seats at the last minute After being knocked out of the regatta the day before I watched from the shore as the crews rushed back and forth to capture the footage Most of the scene was ultimately captured on Dorney Lake but it was clear from several first-hand accounts that the process was slightly shambolic it was clear that whatever I wrote for television would benefit greatly from taking place mostly on land.   there was no lack of interesting characters or scenarios from my years in the driver’s seat the BBC’s outline as to how the selection process worked largely informed how I wrote the pilot Every script would have the first ten pages read by a professional script reader then if the script proceeded to the next stage someone else would read the first thirty pages and the final stage was a full read of the entire script.   Only having ten pages to grab someone’s attention the logical opening to the show was the starting line of the Boat Race. The script then flashes back to the beginning of the season and follows the Cambridge crew back up to that moment throughout the rowing season Because I was trying to make this one script as gripping as possible I condensed the entire rowing (and television) season into sixty pages as eleven months and one interview later I was accepted onto the BBC Voices Programme which was a six-month crash course in screenwriting and the business of television.  Throughout the six months we had masterclasses on screenwriting as well as practical discussions on becoming a television writer The programme was divided into groups based on location Each group was paired with a development executive which in our case was the amazing Simon Nelson who would offer one on one feedback on our scripts.   The point of the programme was to develop a new concept for a drama series but I was fortunate enough to also have Simon work with me on developing a series outline for Putney to Mortlake I realised that the biggest problem with writing something vaguely autobiographical is trying to answer the question “Why did this character do this?” as often the answer is it is a comedic drama loosely based on real events that sometimes features what an idiot I was Think Ted Lasso meets Fleabag.    getting a television show made is not easy I cannot emphasise how fortunate I have been to have the support of the BBC in writing this script but that is the first step in many to getting the show to screen Once a script is written the next stage is getting a production company involved and then ultimately selling it to a channel or streaming service that will hopefully make the show which is helpful as it gives everyone finding out right now that I’ve written a show about them ample time to prepare themselves for it.   Making a show about an event that in recent history has been protested for being a symbol of elitism in the UK is also difficult Getting people to care about characters they want to hate is not easy Television shows and films such as Anatomy of a Scandal and The Riot Club depict the darkest sides of the universities and the worst possible kind of student so it’s no wonder people think Oxbridge is full of toff villains.   The aim of Putney to Mortlake is to show normal students who happen to be extraordinary athletes competing in one of the oldest consecutive running sporting events in history Since 1829 rowers have been going through the same rigorous selection process and since then they have all juggled this whilst trying to complete their degrees and navigate the stress of entering early adulthood at two of the most difficult universities in the world Everyone can see eighteen minutes of this story annually on television but now it feels like time to also see what the athletes go through in the six months leading up to race day.  The Planning Committee of the London Borough of Richmond-Upon-Thames (LBRuT) resolved to grant planning consent for the revised major mixed-use scheme on the former 22-acre Stag Brewery site in Mortlake designed by award-winning architects Squire & Partners incorporating the new fire safety rules announced by Housing Secretary Michael Gove last Summer Eight blocks out of 21 residential apartment buildings in the scheme taller than 18 metres will now incorporate second staircases requiring changes to the layout in some flats The development includes 7.5 per cent of affordable housing even though the agreed viability test with Richmond Council provides only four per cent to accommodate this and to incorporate the fire regulation changes the developer has dispensed with offices above the proposed cinema replacing them with additional housing accommodation amongst the largest mixed-use schemes in South West London is undertaken by Dartmouth Capital Advisors on behalf of Reselton Properties a wholly-owned subsidiary of Singapore-listed City Developments Limited (CDL) the Dartmouth director responsible for the Stag Brewery site “We are delighted that the London Borough of Richmond has backed our development proposals again and we will immediately refer them to GLA Mayor Khan for his review.” The revised application follows from an earlier scheme that LBRuT approved in January 2020 but following referral to the Greater London Authority (GLA) was turned down by Mayor Sadiq Khan in July 2021 despite his own planning officer’s recommendation to approve The scheme approved by the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames last year includes: •A new secondary school Academy for 1,200 pupils a full-sized football pitch (also available for community use) to be constructed by the Central Government •1068 new homes to be built across the site These are a mix of private and affordable 1 The affordable housing content is approximately 7.5 per cent of the residential content by area and is 80 per cent social rent tenure optimised for family occupation •Over 10 acres of publicly accessible open space providing multiple access routes for pedestrians and cyclists to reach the river bank The affordable housing content is approximately 7.5% of the residential content by area and is 80 per cent social rent tenure and optimised for family occupation •A mix of uses creates a traditional commercial high street for the benefit of the surrounding Mortlake community that comprises some 20 to 30 units of shops •Nine acres of green space with numerous squares provide the focus for the residential accommodation surrounding them A new green link connects the existing Mortlake Green with the River Thames •2500 sq m of offices providing space for existing and new local small businesses • Employing 300 people in the commercial spaces •An extensive package of road junction improvements at Chalkers Corner designed to mitigate the proposed development’s additional trip generation improve air quality for existing residents •The scheme has adopted a net gain biodiversity approach including ecological enhancements such as providing bat and bird nesting boxes and using native tree species and biodiversity roofs •This latest approved scheme has a positive Air Quality rating Guy Duckworth said: “This is the largest development in the London Borough of Richmond and we have worked hard to create a scheme that the Borough will be proud of designing both a multiple range of residential homes from our award-winning architects Squire & Partners and a mix of uses that will bring life to this part of Mortlake that has been cut-off from the Thames riverside for several centuries.” Duckworth highlights the revisions made to the original scheme that address concerns shown by Richmond Council and the GLA The scheme contributes to Richmond’s affordable housing stock approximately 7.5 per cent of its total residential floor space This level reflects that the developer has unilaterally offered to double the “maximum reasonable quantum” that the scheme should deliver as assessed formally by the Council’s valuers and viability analysts Richmond Council’s desire for larger family-sized units and a tenure ratio of 80% social rent units within the residential content has also been met by the developer within this latest approved scheme The scheme’s architectural townscape has been reduced from the earlier scheme which was recommended by GLA officers but turned down by Mayor Khan because it was too tall in parts That scheme included 1250 residential units whereas the latest design approved by Richmond has a total residential content of 1068 units The scheme has been assessed by Townscape design expert Chris Miele of Montagu Evans and is regarded as being of the highest architectural standard in both design terms and in its ability to meet the Richmond Adopted Planning Design Brief The latest scheme has been redesigned to prevent the need for fossil fuel consumption to produce hot water or heating All traditional gas- or oil-burning boiler systems have been replaced within all parts of the proposed development with emission-free air-source electric heat pumps Photovoltaic roof panels adorn the green rooftops in the whole proposed development 40 per cent of the car spaces in the basement carpark are designed for use by rechargeable electric vehicles and there is a provision to extend this percentage to 100 per cent as future demand dictates This latest scheme provides a new flood protection barrier for Mortlake which meets the Environment Agency forecast water levels It also provides an elevated public walkway beside the River Thames which can be used when the existing towpath is flooded at high tide The design was developed with input from the adopted 2011 London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames development brief for the site along with national planning policy guidance © London West (powered by ukpropertyforums.com) Sign up to receive our weekly free journal, The Forum here UK Property Forums enable forums and events in the property sector which help to create business development opportunities Office Address:UK Property Forums Ltd is located in Reading 0203 478 7340info@ukpropertyforums.com We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible Cookie information is stored in your 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development by the state government The AU$700 million (US$480 million) Mortlake Energy Hub is being developed by US independent power producer (IPP) BrightNight, and recently secured a connection to the National Electricity Market (NEM) from the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) in July The project is BrightNight’s first hybrid renewable energy project in Australia It consists of a 360MW solar PV power plant and a 300MW co-located battery energy storage system (BESS) accounting for more than 1% of the state’s total electricity consumption The company plans to begin construction on the project in 2025 A statement released by the Victoria government today (3 October) revealed that the Mortlake project became eligible for the Labor government’s Development Facilitation Program pathway an initiative to speed up the development of critical infrastructure projects in Victoria The Mortlake Energy Hub becomes another large-scale energy project to have been fast-tracked through the Victoria government’s new scheme. As covered by our sister site Energy-Storage.news in late August, ACEnergy saw its 350MW/700MWh Joel Joel project fast-tracked in what will be the state’s “largest” BESS project whereas the project’s site estimated it would take around 18 months Florida, US-headquartered BrightNight specialises in hybrid renewables-plus-storage and standalone battery storage projects. It secured a US$440 million investment commitment from Goldman Sachs Alternatives earlier this year Victoria is making great progress towards its renewable energy generation targets The state aims for renewable energy to make up 40% of its electricity generation share by 2025 the share of renewable energy in the state’s energy mix has grown from 12.2% in 2013-14 to 37.8% in 2022-23 Victoria already has over 1GW of utility-scale solar PV capacity in operation with over 5.3GW of capacity approved and an additional 190MW of capacity currently under construction The Mortlake project will contribute to the state’s energy storage goals. The government aims to install 6.3GW of energy storage capacity by 2035 and according to the planning documents submitted by BrightNight to the Victorian government the Mortlake project will meet up to 11% of the state’s 2030 storage capacity target and up to 5% of the state’s 2035 storage capacity target Victoria’s minister for energy and resources emphasised the Mortlake project’s potential to provide grid stability while promoting renewable energy in the state’s electricity mix “The Mortlake Energy Hub will soak up locally generated renewable energy and pump it back into the grid when it’s needed most to support Victorian homes and businesses with cheaper energy,” D’Ambrosio said we have upgraded our product offerings and features to bring you the best experience please check your email inbox for password reset message from PV Tech and follow the instructions Can\'t find the email? 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All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueA black Holden Commodore stolen in Ballarat before a crime spree across the south-west has been found burnt out near Portland on Wednesday morning A Victoria Police spokesman said the vehicle stolen in the Ballarat suburb of Canadian on March 28 was located burnt out at 7.20am on Wednesday at Mount Clay about 20 kilometres north-east of Portland He said the same vehicle was involved in multiple incidents of evading police last weekend with Portland police That offending is believed to be linked to a series of burglaries across the south-west early Sunday morning including the theft of cash and cigarettes at the Port Fairy and Koroit supermarkets an attempted burglary at the Mortlake BP service station and the Terang newsagency That offending is alleged to have involved a white Toyota RAV4 which was seen in Camperdown by a police officer early on Sunday morning and later found dumped in Ballarat Police allege that offenders were then involved in an aggravated burglary at Mount Helen property in north Ballarat It's alleged offenders stole a Suzuki Vitara which was located at the Mercure Hotel on Main Road in Ballarat about 4pm near tourist attraction Sovereign Hill It was in the car park that former Portland man Mason Quarrell Both appeared in the Ballarat Magistrates Court on Tuesday where they did not apply for bail and were remanded in custody until April 28 Picture supplied.A young Portland man was on multiple sets of bail when he committed an alleged crime spree that netted cash and smokes across the south-west The man appeared briefly in Ballarat Magistrates Court on April 8 said her client was withdrawing from methamphetamine and did not wish to apply for bail She said he was already on three or four counts of bail The man was remanded in custody to appear in the same court on April 28 for a mention hearing Two men have been arrested by police detectives in Ballarat while committing more offences after a crime spree across south-west Victoria charged and remanded in custody to appear in the Ballarat Magistrates Court on Tuesday for bail/remand hearings The offending started in Portland where up to three offenders were involved in an aggravated burglary - stealing two dirt bikes from a Clifton Court property between midnight and 3am on Sunday The offenders have then gone to a Cavendish Street address nearby but they couldn't start that car and fled when disturbed by a member of the public Picture supplied.The trio then attended the northern edge of Portland at a Henty Highway address where a white 2011 Toyota Corolla sedan was stolen with registration plates BYO-141 was identified through CCTV footage as being at Portland Cigarettes and cash were stolen from the Port Fairy and the Mortlake Roadhouse while there was an attempted burglary at the Mortlake BP service station The offenders were disturbed by a Mortlake man on his regular 5am walk He called Triple Zero and the thieves jumped in the RAV4 and tried to run him down The offenders then went to Terang where there was an attempted burglary but they were disturbed by the newsagent doing book work and fled A police officer then saw the RAV4 at Camperdown on Sunday morning The RAV4 was found in Ballarat and it will be alleged that two of the offenders were caught while committing further offences in that city It's understood two men were arrested - one of them a young Portland man Mortlake Roadhouse owner Dion Symons is thankful his brother-in-law was able to survive an attempt by thieves to run him down File picture.Thieves have tried to run down an early morning Mortlake walker who raised the alarm about commercial burglaries in the town Mortlake Roadhouse owner/operator Dion Symons said his brother-in-law was going for his regular 5am stroll when he came across thieves trying to break into the Mortlake BP service station along with the Port Fairy and Koroit IGA supermarkets where cigarettes and cash were stolen early Sunday morning Mr Symons said his roadhouse would recover but being the target of thieves was a price business operators had to pay It's one of those things when you own a business and have floats and things like that on hand," he said it's one of those things that's going to happen every now and then these days this is an easy way for low-lives to make an easy bit of money The guys from our ATM company have been on to it they've been really good and they'll bring in a new one and get that all fixed up "Obviously the thieves smashed up the smoke stand Mr Symons said there was no glass smashed "so we were OK that way" He was able to confirm that it's believed the thieves were disturbed while trying to break into the BP service station and the Mortlake IGA supermarket "That was my brother-in-law who did that," he said He was on the other side of the road and he could hear some banging down by the BP They yell out 'none of your business' when he yelled out 'what are you doing?' so he picked up his phone and rang Triple Zero (000) straight away got onto Triple Zero and the thieves all jumped back in their car and tried to line him up and tried to hit him." The roadhouse operator said he understood the white RAV4 being driven by the thieves had been recovered in Ballarat There was still a fair bit going on last night (Monday) but police maintain they are on the trail of the thieves and just have to catch up with them," Mr Symons said Picture by Tim AuldSecurity camera footage has tied offenders to crimes in Portland before a series of commercial premises burglaries across the south-west on Sunday morning On Sunday Warrnambool criminal investigation unit Detective Sergeant Andy Raven said thieves targeted three towns in the region supermarkets in Port Fairy and Koroit and a roadhouse in Mortlake "We are investigating a series of burglaries that have occurred in Port Fairy Detective Sergeant Raven said the IGA supermarket in Port Fairy Daly's IGA Koroit and the Mortlake Roadhouse were broken into by unknown offenders Portland police Detective Senior Constable Kyra McInnes said it was understood a white Toyota RAV4 involved in the commercial burglaries was also involved in crimes at Portland "Prior to those burglaries at the supermarkets and the roadhouse there were offences committed in Portland believed to be linked to the same offenders," she said "There was an aggravated burglary involving a shed attached to a house One is red and white and the other is black "They were stolen during the early hours of Sunday "The offenders have then gone to a Cavendish Street nearby but they couldn't start that car and fled when disturbed by a member of the public." Detective Senior Constable McInnes said offenders then attended the northern edge of Portland at a Henty Highway address where a white 2011 Toyota Corolla sedan was stolen with registration plates BYO-141 The white 2011 Toyota Corolla sedan is still missing and police have requested anyone with information about that vehicle to immediately call their local police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 Warrnambool police are investigating after a series of burglaries across the south-west on Sunday morning Warrnambool criminal investigation unit Detective Sergeant Andy Raven said thieves targeted three towns in the region Detectove Sergeant Raven said the IGA supermarket in Port Fairy He said the investigation into the burglaries was in its early stages A sign outside Port Fairy's IGA supermarket said it would be opening later than usual at 10am due to "unforeseen circumstances" A Victoria Police spokeswoman said Warrnambool's Crime Investigation Unit detectives were investigating following the series of commercial burglaries "The offenders first came to police attention when they tried to steal a vehicle from a property in Portland," the spokeswoman said when they were disturbed by the owner of the vehicle "It is believed the same three men then forced their way into various stores in the early hours of the morning over a four-hour period travelling in a white SUV bearing false plates made off with quantities of cash and cigarettes." which were not trading at the time of the incidents "Detectives are investigating whether the same men were also involved in a petrol drive off at a service station on Jamieson Street in Warrnambool," the spokeswoman said "Anyone with information or who may have witnessed the incidents is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000." 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Fresh daily! pictured playing for the GWV Rebels at the V/Line Cup in 2024 will make his Hampden league debut in round three Picture by The CourierA multi-talented teenager will make his Hampden league senior football debut on Anzac Day All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueTerang Mortlake has selected Sam Wareham to play against Cobden at Mortlake's D.C Farran Oval on Friday April 25 as both sides chase their first wins of the season after back-to-back defeats Wareham - a talented cricketer who has represented Western Waves in the Victorian junior competition - has impressed Bloods coach Lewis Taylor The Mortlake-based footballer was part of GWV Rebels' under-16 program earlier this year I just said 'go out there and have fun'," Taylor said "There is no real pressure for him to do anything out of the ordinary Cobden teenager Archie Taylor will play for his home club on Anzac Day The GWV Rebel is in the frame for Vic Country under-18 selection Picture by Eddie GuerreroWareham joins fellow youngster Jack Fowler (hip) in the Bloods' line-up with Charlie Finnerty (reserves) and Toby Harris (unavailable) their omissions Cobden coach Brody Mahoney, who is out with a long-term injury said teenager Archie Taylor would play for the Bombers due to a GWV Rebels' bye who has trialled with the Vic Country team in the hopes of making the AFL under-18 championships "Even last year as a bottom-age under-18 kid he just gave us so much with his run and skill," Mahoney said Hopefully he can string a few really good games together in the Coates (Talent League) and kind of get his name in there for Vic Country selection." Mahoney said Taylor utilised his strengths "He's not a big size but he's one of the fastest (in the Coates league) with his (testing) screening stuff with his 20-metre sprints and agility," he said "He's got a really big tank and to have skill with that is great as well." Hamilton Kangaroos midfielder Rory Gill will return from suspension Picture by Eddie GuerreroUndefeated Portland has added to its line-up who trialled with Vic Country's under-18 program and Tom Burns to face Hamilton Kangaroos at Melville Oval on Anzac Day Martin Curtis (rested) and Jake Edwards (overseas) will miss for the Tigers Portland coach Lochie Huppatz is pleased with the inclusions "Tanna has played a lot of really good footy last year up in the Northern Territory Football League for Tiwi as a key position back so he'll come in and play that same role for us," he said "He might lose a little bit of height to some opponents in the league but he's really strong and agile Levi (Dare) is one of the better ruckmen the Hampden league has had in its time He's of a pretty good size and can play any area on the ground Hamilton Kangaroos have made multiple changes Bailey Mason (unavailable) and Charlie Farrer (injury) Hugh Fitzgerald and Lachie Urquhart are the Roos' omissions Warrnambool's Riley Holloway returns to the Blues' line-up Picture by Justine McCullagh-BeasyNorth Warrnambool Eagles and Warrnambool have welcomed back top-end talent Eagles coach Nathan Vardy (illness) and teenage forward Charlie McKinnon (shin) will add height while former skipper Mitchell Bidmade (away) and emerging utility Riley Holloway (GWV Rebels) return for the Blues for the contest at Bushfield Recreation Reserve on Saturday Harley Cobb (hamstring) and Jackson Grundy (ankle) are the Eagles' omissions while unavailable duo Harry McNamara and Aleksander Fedley and the injured Ryan Barnes (knee) are the Blues' outs who are aiming for three straight wins to start the season who is on GWV Rebels' Coates Talent League list "He dealt with it (the injury) over the summer and he's been right for a while but the Rebels have taken quite a slow approach with him just because he has had a bit of a history with it," he said "I have been working with them around a plan to get him back to Rebels' availability." Warrnambool coach Dan O'Keefe is thrilled with the Blues' inclusions "Mitch has come off a really good season up north in the Northern Territory he's a dual best-and-fairest winner and the boys love him," he said "He'll just slot back in and play mid-forward "Riley is a very good up-and-coming defender who can be very attacking as well We want to help his development with the Rebels and will play him accordingly." Noth Warrnambool Eagles forward Harley Cobb will miss round three through injury Picture by Justine McCullagh-BeasyPort Fairy will unveil a debutant when it hosts Camperdown in a Saturday twilight fixture at Gardens Oval will replace the injured Ricky Henderson (hamstring) the boys love him," Port Fairy coach Dustin McCorkell said "He played seniors in both practice matches and played really well He talks and backs himself in and he's probably been the first emergency the first two games." has bolstered its side with Billy Arnold (overseas) and Bayley Thompson who has returned to the club after time away "Bayley has a good turn of speed and is a fast outside player," Magpies coach Clinton Thomas said He gives a lot of flexibility which is what we're going to need coming into a team like Port Fairy "They have a number of hybrid players who can fill a couple of key roles." Paddy Baker (ribs) and Jacan Brooks (back) are the Magpies' outs North Warrnambool Eagles v Warrnambool - 2pm Saturday Hamilton Kangaroos v Portland - 3.45pm Friday Sports journalist with an interest in feature reporting. Email: justine.mc@austcommunitymedia.com.au Picture by Justine McCullagh-BeasyA footballer whose high leap was on display in his side's Anzac Day match is relishing playing a new role in season 2025 Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueTerang Mortlake's Rhys Buck was among the Bloods' best in their 11.17 (83) to 5.16 (46) win against Cobden at D.C Farran Oval on Friday Buck's efforts included a mark-of-the-year attempt in the opening term when he soared above Bombers ruckman Matthew Clarke He didn't reel in the grab but it emphasised his game-changing skillset "He has been in our best players the first few weeks "He was playing wing but he came in (this season) and said 'I'd like to play a bit more forward' and we've done that for him in the pre-season and it's paying off at the moment Charlie Kenna's classy burst through the middle in the second term and debutant Sam Wareham were others to impress as the Bloods broke through for their first win of the season after back-to-back losses to start their campaign Terang Mortlake's Darcy Hobbs and Cobden's Gus Walsh contest the ruck Picture by Justine McCullagh-Beasy"He's another one who has been consistent the first few weeks," Taylor said of Kenna we've just been patchy in a couple of areas we're usually good at," Taylor said Everyone needs to play a seven or above (out of 10) game and I thought they did that." Injuries to key players added to Cobden's wounds Terang Mortlake coach Lewis Taylor kicked three goals against Cobden. Picture by Justine McCullagh-BeasyCo-captain Paul Pekin came off in the third term with a hamstring concern GWV Rebels-listed teenager Archie Taylor was nursing a calf complaint and Josh Hickey felt unwell "We didn't have a bench in the end," Cobden coach Brody Mahoney said Mahoney described the loss to the Bloods as "pretty deflating" and said the Bombers would need to re-group to avoid slipping to 0-4 "It was a pretty even contest early but we failed to respond when they had a go," he said "It is something we need to work out and probably a bit of inexperience is part of the blame but it shouldn't be Terang Mortlake's Josh Slater takes a shot at goal Picture by Justine McCullagh-Beasy"We went away from the way we wanted to play and started bombing (the ball) You're not going to win games if you're bombing the ball." Mahoney said recruit Matty Drayton was Cobden's standout performer as a high half-forward "It's two games in a row now where he's been probably our best player," he said Global renewable power producer BrightNight has received development approval from the Victorian government for its Mortlake Energy Hub set to become the largest integrated hybrid renewable energy project in the state Related article: US-based BrightNight enters Australian renewables market the $700 million BrightNight project features 360MW of solar generation capacity and a 300MW Battery Energy Storage System it will generate enough dispatchable renewable energy to power nearly 140,000 homes contributing over 1% of Victoria’s total electricity consumption The Mortlake Energy Hub—approved under the State’s Development Facilitation Program (DFP) an initiative designed to fast-track projects supporting Victoria’s economic growth and climate goals—will play a crucial role in helping the state meet its renewable energy targets of 65% by 2030 and 95% by 2035 it will create over 300 local jobs during both construction and operations “As Victoria’s largest hybrid renewable energy project the Mortlake Hub will set a new benchmark and significantly contribute to Australia’s transition to a low-carbon future,” BrightNight APAC CEO Jerome Ortiz said renewable energy accounts for just under 40% of Victoria’s electricity supply With only four renewable projects completed in 2023 the Mortlake Energy Hub is a critical investment in driving long-term clean energy and sustainable development goals Related article: Landmark debt finance for Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub BrightNight has made community engagement a central part of its project development process working closely with local stakeholders to ensure the Mortlake Energy Hub aligns with community needs and fosters sustainable partnerships Sign up to receive the latest Energy News emailed directly to your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Alongside the Mortlake Stag Brewery development approval the London Borough of Richmond Planning Committee has approved a new school The new 1,200-place academy with a focus on tech coding and new forms of digital creativity offers further opportunities for training and development of the borough’s young people all in keeping with a recognised and acknowledged degree of excellence that the borough’s educational attainment is closely associated with The development of the new school moved from its original location in East London in 2018 The LBRUT Education Committee has welcomed the new school despite concerns about oversupply and a negative impact on other local schools This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again.