Planes – Claims and Council.

THE DOGFIGHT OVER TYABB AIRFIELD

Representatives for the iconic Tyabb Airfield and Mornington Shire are back at VCAT, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT).

It’s not the first time to two parties have clashed, but this time they want to work out an agreement that will ensure the co-existence of the airfield and the burgeoning local community.

But why are both parties back at VCAT now?

What’s at stake?

And will the thousands who came out in favour of the airfield have their voices heard?

RPP reporters Arielle Richards and Jake Pike have been looking at the issue-and have produced this RPP Explains – Tyabb News Special.

In the preparation of this RPP Explains – Tyabb News Special.

Arielle Richards and Jake Pike spoke with:

Jack Vivers:  PAC President

Sam Hearn: Mayor Mornington Peninsula  

Loz Chai: Tyabb Airfield  advocate

Peter Fitzgerald: Aviation Maintenance Owner