THE Frankston-Dandenong Road bridge has reopened after a one month closure. The Dandenong bridge closed for four weeks to allow for works to take place. Crews undertook repair works on the bridge, and added in new steel reinforcement plates, safety barriers, a handrail, waterproofing, drainage pipes, signage, and lighting. Major Road Projects Victoria project director Marc Peterson said that the project was finished five days ahead of schedule. “Crews have worked hard to get the Frankston-Dandenong Road Bridge open a week earlier than expected and with minimal disruption to motorists and local businesses,” he said. “Local businesses in and around…
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THE rebooted Frankston business chamber has officially begun its work. The Frankston Business Collective’s board has been appointed and met for the first time last week. Bernd Neubauer has been appointed the chair of the business chamber. He said that the organisation is “working on a launch event with a jam packed calendar of networking opportunities, events and training to follow including a business summit and business awards in late 2022.” “Our pillars of advocacy, connection and education resonate with our business community,” he said. The business network offers four levels of membership, ranging from individual and small business memberships…
A LAW preventing councils from using debt collectors or legal action as a way of collecting rates could be implemented soon. The state government’s local government minister, Shaun Leane, has introduced a bill to parliament which limits the methods councils can use to chase debts. In addition to banning the use of debt collectors, a maximum amount of interest levied on unpaid rates and charges will be set by the minister. Council will also be restricted in its use of the Magistrates Court to collect unpaid rates when they have not been paid for more than two years. Leane said…
A MAN has been hit with a fine for allegedly carrying graffiti equipment at Frankston Station. Last Tuesday 7 June, PSOs patrolling Frankston Station spoke to a 20-year-old man they allege was riding without a ticket and covered in paint stains. Police searched the man’s three backpacks and allegedly found 22 cans of spray paint, 42 aerosol can nibs, five texta nibs, two bottles of ink, blue overalls, a hi-vis jacket, and a hard hat. Police gave the man a $909 fine for possession of a prescribed graffiti implement without a lawful excuse. First published in the Frankston Times –…
A WOMAN is wanted for allegedly stealing and using a credit card around the Frankston area. Police have released an image (above) of a women they wish to speak to about the credit card deception. Anyone who recognises her can contact Frankston CIU on 9784 5590 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. First published in the Frankston Times – 14 June 2022