WORK on the Jubilee Park redevelopment project has been given the green light to proceed. Frankston Council has approved a town planning permit for the project to move ahead. Work is expected to commence later this year with construction to be completed in late 2023. When complete the redeveloped stadium will feature six multipurpose indoor courts, including a 1000 seat show court. Training facilities, indoor cricket training nets, female-friendly change rooms, and a creche will also be added. Council is spending more than $20 million of ratepayer’s money on the $35 million project. The state government has allocated $10 million…
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INVITATIONS are being sent to more than 10,000 Kingston residents inviting them to take part in a panel to develop a plan for the area’s future. Kingston mayor Steve Staikos said council will “work closely” with the 40-person panel “that demographically represents our diverse community.” “The community panel will be given the task of developing a new community vision for Kingston,” he said. “They will also be key advisors to councillors on the new four-year council plan and other key strategies including Kingston’s health and wellbeing plan, asset plan and financial plan. “If you are passionate about Kingston’s future we’d…
POLICE say they are monitoring bayside beaches now that COVID-19 restrictions are easing. “Victoria Police is working closely with City of Kingston Council to ensure everyone using the beaches, foreshores, parks, and reserves do so in an enjoyable and safe manner,” a statement on the police eyewatch Facebook page read. “With the weather warming up and COVID restrictions easing, Police are expecting Kingston to be a popular place for people to come together to relax and enjoy each other’s company. Whilst we understand people want to enjoy the company of others, it is important everyone behaves respectfully and responsibly towards…
A MOTORCYCLE driver was left seriously injured after a crash in Chelsea Heights last week. Emergency services attended the corner of Edithvale Road and Egret Drive just after 8pm on 19 February to assist. A black Suzuki motorcycle had collided with a vehicle. The motorcycle driver was taken to hospital by paramedics. The driver of the car involved with the collision was uninjured, and remained at the scene. Moorabbin Highway Patrol is now seeking witnesses and dashcam footage to help with their investigation into the crash. Anyone who believes they can assist can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000…
MOTORISTS on EastLink may have seen Melbourne Water’s sign, pictured, advertising a proposed solar farm at the Eastern Treatment Plant, Bangholme. The farm is one of the many ways the authority says it is adapting its operations to “prepare for a changing climate, reducing our own carbon emissions and generating more renewable energy”. The Eastern Treatment Plant, opened in 1975, treats about 330 million litres of sewage a day – about 40 per cent of Melbourne’s total. It already makes biogas that provides about 30 per cent of the energy needed to run the plant each year; the proposed solar…