Altona, Victoria
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Altona is a western suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Hobsons Bay.
Altona Beach & Pier
Altona is one of the more peaceful suburbs of Melbourne. It is home of many social clubs and afterschool sport centres including football, basketball and cricket. It is also home to many parks, reserves & other beautiful landmarks including: Altona Beach, Cherry Lake & Altona Coastal Park.
Cherry Lake, Altona
Prior to local government amalgamations, Altona and surrounding suburbs were part of the City of Altona municipality. Many residents still use the name Altona to refer to Altona & surrounding suburbs which include: Altona North, Altona Meadows & Seaholme. The area has many shopping facilities such as Central Square, Pier St., Borrack Square & Altona Gate.
Major industry includes Petrochemical production. This was a major environmental concern to residents in the 1970's & 1980's, however strict environmental controls & local projects involving industry, government & environmental groups have reduced these concerns & have cleaned up coastal areas that were once neglected by industry & government.
P A Burns Reserve & Altona Coastal Park shoreline
Altona & its surrounding suburbs are very livable areas with very good access to major highways, freeways, public health, schools, recreation facilities, shopping, parking & public transport.
Seaside parking at Altona Beach
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