In our last issue we invited our readers to ask a question of the Lord Mayor.

We received three questions via email from readers that were passed onto the Lord Mayor and you will find those questions and responses below. On this occasion, we have withheld names as requested by readers.

This is a great opportunity to open the lines of communication whether
you are a resident, member of the business sector or reside, work or visit any area under the jurisdiction of the City of Melbourne.

Email your questions through to editor@3008docklands.com.au before the 12th day of each month and we will ensure you receive an answer in the following 3008 issue.

What\'s happening with the Melbourne Football Club, have there been further discussions held to build Club facilities at Docklands?

\"I am an advocate for keeping Melbourne Football Club in the City of Melbourne and would support work to explore a move to Melbourne\'s Docklands.\"

Why did the City of Melbourne remove all of the 32 established Plane Trees from the Promenade at Yarra\'s Edge, Docklands, instead of replacing only the few that had died due to lack of watering?

\"City of Melbourne is as a world leader for its tree program. The allegation that trees died due to lack of water is wrong. An investigation by officers revealed that there were very high levels of salinity in the soil in the tree plots which required the removal of the trees. City of Melbourne officers are establishing the cause of the salinity to ensure that when trees are replanted they will have
a long term future on the Promenade.\"

When will the focus be on building a community rather than a tourist destination at Docklands?

\"Earlier this month the City of Melbourne in partnership with the State Government launched our commitment to engage the community for the Second Decade of development in Docklands. We want to hear from the Docklands community about your aspirations, what works, and what doesn\'t work. Private development was the impetus of the first decade of Docklands. Now we must ensure the \"fine grain\" of the precinct, the community infrastructure, is planned for\"

Further information on how you can participate in the Second Decade of Melbourne\'s Docklands can be found at www.docklandsseconddecade.com