CONSTRUCTION on the $35 million Jubilee Park redevelopment begins soon. Work to build the new stadium will start next month. It will include six multipurpose indoor courts with a 1000 seat show court, four indoor cricket training nets, training facilities, community meeting and function rooms, change rooms, a cafe, and a creche. Frankston ratepayers will contribute more than $20 million to the mammoth project. The state government has put in $10 million, the federal government $4.56 million, and Cricket Victoria $200,000. Stadium construction will start next month, with an end date set for June 2023. Frankston mayor Kris Bolam said…
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PLANS are being formed to rebuild the playground at Lady Emily Reserve in Skye. The draft plan features a tree-house play area with shelter and swings. Sculpted chickens, nests, and eggs will also be at the playground, as well as a path and open area. The plans were exhibited this month. The upgrade will cost $300,000 to Frankston ratepayers. Frankston councillor Nathan Conroy said the equipment needed to be replaced soon. “The play equipment at Lady Emily Reserve has reached its end of life, so we’re investing in new equipment and improvements to meet community expectations and council’s play strategy…
POLICE are looking for a woman who has allegedly been driving around a car with incorrect plates. The woman pulled into Woolworths Caltex Petrol Station in Braeside at around 3.35pm on 20 September. The silver Suzuki Swift she was driving was allegedly displaying the wrong license plates. Police have released images (pictured) of a car of interest alongside a woman they wish to speak to. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 20 October 2021
A CYCLIST is being sought by police after an alleged road rage incident earlier this year. Police are looking for a man who was cycling on Nepean Highway near Station Street in Aspendale at around 12pm, 27 June. They believe he can help them with their investigation into the incident. An image of the cyclist (pictured) police want to speak to has been released. Anyone who recognises him has been asked by police to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 20 October 2021
A LARGE piece of machinery has been stolen from a Braeside worksite. A Caterpillar Posi Track Skid Steer (pictured) was last seen at a construction site on Governor Road in Braeside. It was stolen sometime after 3.25am on 27 September. Police have asked anyone who sees the machine to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or the Moorabbin Police Station on 9556 6556. First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 20 October 2021