THE contentious ban on dogs in Frankston’s CBD could be reconsidered soon. Dogs are currently banned from being anywhere in Frankston’s central activity area, which is bordered by Fletcher Road, Davey Street, and Kananook Creek Boulevard. Frankston Council officers have recommended that councillors vote to commence community consultation on multiple existing orders regarding pets. The council orders which could be reviewed are the cat curfew, restrictions on dogs on beaches, and the dog ban in the CAA. The proposed community consultation would take place in May or June. A report would then be given to councillors by July. Councillors will…
Author: Bayside News
PLANS to build a childcare centre in Barmah Court have been rejected by VCAT. Frankston Council rejected the proposal for 21 Barmah Court in Frankston South in 2019. That decision was then appealed to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal. The plan was to build a childcare centre which would accommodate 84 children, running from 6.00am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday. Some existing trees would have had to be removed to allow for construction works to take place. VCAT held hearings in October to consider the proposal. This month it handed down its order to reject a permit for the…
A DRAFT tennis action plan has been released for public exhibition – outlining a series of recommendations for courts and clubs around Frankston. Council’s draft plan recommends that the total number of courts in Frankston be reduced from 78 to 70. It is also recommended that more than $14.9 million be spent on improving tennis facilities throughout the municipality in the next decade. When debating sending the plan out for consultation, Cr Steven Hughes took issue with the amount which is proposed to be spent on pavilions compared to courts. “$10 million out of $15 million we will spend on…
AUGMENTED reality technology is being used for a free virtual Easter egg hunt around Frankston this week. Bunnies will be seen on local footpaths and walkways from 29 March to 12 April. With the help of the CreativiTek app, the decal images will come to life on your phone. The Easter hunt is running across Frankston, Langwarrin, Carrum Downs, and Seaford. Frankston councillor David Asker said “council’s virtual Easter hunt provides awesome fun for the young and the young at heart. So get your walking shoes and detective hat on and hop along to search for bunny and his friends.”…
AN underpass constructed as part of the $523 million Mordialloc Freeway project has been officially opened. The underpass between Braeside Park and the Woodlands Industrial Estate is part of the eight-kilometre walking and cycling track which will run beside the freeway. The rest of the path will open once the freeway is complete. It is expected to feature pedestrian lights and crossings at each intersection, seating, bicycle racks, drinking fountains, and signage to key crossing points and destinations. Mordialloc MP Tim Richardson said “it’s fantastic to see the new pedestrian underpass now open – the first element of the Mordialloc…