FRANKSTON City Council has agreed to work with the Frankston City Motorcycle Club to explore options to reopen Frankston City Motorcycle Park.
The decision, made unanimously at the Council’s 12 August meeting, follows the release earlier this year of a Coroner’s report into a fatality at the site in 2017. The report did not make any adverse findings or recommendations.
Council will now work with the club to explore a range of options for the future management of the park. The park, located in Seaford, has been closed since December 2017 following the tragic death of Sebastian D’Imperio. Councillors extended their deepest sympathies to the family at the Council meeting.
“The clubhouse is in need of repairs due to vandalism and the track itself currently does not meet Motorcycle Victoria requirements, and Council will work with everyone involved to bring it up to standard,” Frankston Mayor Nathan Conroy said. “We acknowledge the longstanding dedication of the Frankston City Motorcycle Club, their contributions to the motorcycling community and their extensive community-building activities and look forward to working with them on a future for the facility.”
Frankston City Motorcycle Club Secretary Malinda Lloyd said while the club remembers Sebastian, the committee and members were excited about the possibilities of reopening the facility, which would be welcomed by many families, locals and keen riders from across the region. “We look forward to continuing to work with Council and will keep the community up to date throughout the process. The Club wants to provide a legal and safe location for off-road motorcycles to enjoy their recreational time,” she said.
First published in the Frankston Times – 24 September 2024