DESIGNS for the redeveloped Mordialloc Station have been released.The new Mordialloc railway station will be built as part of level crossing removal works at McDonald Street in Mordialloc and Station Street in Aspendale – two new rail bridges will be built to replace them.Early works are expected to begin at the level crossing later this year. The project is scheduled for completion in 2026 – the state government plans to remove all Frankston line level crossings by 2029.The redesigned Mordialloc Station (left) features improved accessibility, lighting, and landscaping. First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 12th June 2024
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DOZENS of kilograms of rubbish was cleaned from Long Island last week after a joint effort by two community groups. Volunteers from 3198 Seaford BeachPatrol and 3199 Frankston Beach Patrol linked up to clean the beach at Long Island. The venture coincided with the ninth anniversary of the two groups.In total, 36 kilograms of waste was removed from the beach by a team of 37 volunteers. A statement from BeachPatrol read “this impressive haul included a variety of items, from the usual plastic bottles and cans to coffee cups, cigarette butts, a staggering 45 plastic lollipop sticks – and even…
BUSES will replace trains on the Frankston line until 26 June.The train line and some surrounding roads will close to allow for level crossing removal works at Warrigal Road, Mentone and Parkers Road, Parkdale. The removals are part of the state government’s plan to make the Frankston line level crossing-free by 2029.Buses will replace trains between Caulfield and Mordialloc stations from 8.30pm on 14 June until last service on 16 June. Buses will also replace trains across that stretch from 8.30pm to last service each night between 17 June and 20 June.Buses will replace trains between Moorabbin and Frankston stations…
Police are investigating after a fatal motorcycle crash in Chelsea on Sunday. Emergency services were called to reports a motorcyclist had lost control and crashed on Sherwood Road about 3.55am on 9 June. The rider, a 29-year-old Chelsea man, was taken to hospital where he later died. The exact circumstances surrounding the crash are yet to be determined. Anyone who witnessed the incident, has CCTV, dashcam footage or any other information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au For the current provisional lives lost tally please…
Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in Frankston overnight. Emergency services were called to Ashleigh Street just after 11.30pm on 10 June and located a man with critical injuries. CPR was performed, however the yet to be formally identified man died at the scene. The exact circumstances surrounding the man’s death are yet to be determined and the investigation remains ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au https://www.police.vic.gov.au/police-investigate-death-man-frankston