BEACHGOERS are being encouraged to look after Frankston’s shining sands this summer by helping ensure beaches are litter free.
Frankston mayor Cr James Dooley hopes the best possible impression can be presented to visitors to Frankston over the summer months.
“Over the years litter on our beaches has been an ongoing and costly issue, particularly given our high visitation numbers. To help curb this council has implemented education programs that have helped reduce the amount of litter on our shores,” Cr Dooley said.
“Unfortunately the message hasn’t made it through to everyone, but we do appreciate those who do the right thing and bin it. Your efforts go a long way towards presenting a better image of Frankston for the hundreds of thousands of summer visitors.
“Rubbish is not only horrible to look at, but also has the potential to seriously harm the Bay and our local marine life, which includes fish, seals, dolphins and an array of seabirds.”
Council’s foreshore team cleans rubbish from the beach and foreshore areas near the waterfront on a daily basis and on days when there are most visitors in the area rubbish bins are emptied more than once per day.
“We are preparing for a long and extremely hot summer, which means we can expect an increase in the amount of waste being deposited into our bins. To accommodate this, additional larger waste and recycling bins have been introduced at Frankston Waterfront, Seaford Life Saving Club, the McCulloch Avenue boardwalk and Keast Park,” Cr Dooley said.
Extra waste bins will also be placed along Frankston and Seaford foreshores.
“Rubbish is not only horrible to look at, but also has the potential to seriously harm the Bay and our local marine life, which includes fish, seals, dolphins and an array of seabirds,” the Mayor said.
Beach patrols, dedicated volunteer groups who pick up rubbish along Frankston’s shoreline are also contributing to a positive image for the area.
Groups such as the Frankston 3199 and Seaford 3198 Beach Patrols are always keen to welcome new volunteers.
See frankston.vic.gov.au and search for ‘Beach Patrol’ for joining information.