DESIGNS for an updated pavilion at GR Bricker Reserve in Moorabbin have been approved. Council received $3 million from the state government three years ago to develop the facility. Another $1.5 million of ratepayer funding has been allocated to the project as well. The ground is home to the Moorabbin Little Athletics Club, Omega Cricket Club, the Racing Rugby Club and the Moorabbin Dog Obedience Club. Kingston councillor Hadi Saab said “council have endeavoured to make sure all tenants, as well as the local community, have been able to have their say on the concept plans for the pavilion redevelopment.…
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A NEW bus interchange will be built on Bay Road during construction of the Cheltenham suburban rail loop station. The bus interchange will connect passengers at the station to a new pedestrian overpass, which will lead to Southland Station and the Southland Shopping Centre. Six bus stops will make up the new bus interchange. It will also include parking space for 400 bikes. Executive general manager of rail and infrastructure Nicole Stoddart said the features at the new station would make life easier for commuters. “Access to SRL East stations will be quick and easy for passengers using all…
THE 2021 Carols by Kingston have been cancelled. Kingston Council called off the event last week, citing the “uncertainty around holding large-scale events during the COVID-19 pandemic”. Instead of the carols, local Tinsel Trail activities will return for Christmas this year. Kingston mayor Steve Staikos said “we had some wonderful feedback about our Tinsel Trail last year and we are looking forward to spreading some festive cheer across Kingston again through a series of COVID-Safe community celebrations and activities. Details of the Tinsel Trail activities for 2021 will be shared in the coming weeks, so keep an eye on our…
A NEW grant program to help Frankston businesses stay open late will be established next year. Frankston Council has agreed to put $120,000 of ratepayer money into the Invest Frankston After Dark Activation grant program. Frankston councillor Nathan Conroy said that council hoped the program would help Frankston emerge from the other side of the COVID-19 pandemic. “The Invest Frankston After Dark Activation Grant is a new grant program aimed to support Frankston City’s transformation into a vibrant, diverse, inclusive and safe destination after dark,” Cr Conroy said. “A thriving and dynamic night-time offering comprises a range of experiences including…
A LOCAL fishing legend is among those who have been honoured at the 2021 Frankston Volunteer of the Year awards. The winners of the 2021 awards were Glenn Cooper, Andrew Maling, Hannah Swinnerton, Anne Clare, and local charity Local 2 Community. A $1000 prize to help fund Christmas hampers was handed to Local 2 Community. There are approximately 17,000 volunteers giving their time in the Frankston area. Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke has thanked those that donated their time to better the community. “I am humbled to celebrate our local volunteer champions who have stepped up when our community need them,”…