A FUNDRAISER for the family of a man who died at Frankston Beach earlier this month has raised nearly $20,000. Justin Kasimu was found unresponsive at the beach on 12 December. Bystanders pulled him from the water and tried to revive him, but he sadly died. A Gofundme campaign has been set up to help pay for his funeral and to send his body to Kenya. Dominic Nzioka and Stephen Muli, contacts of the family who set up the fundraising page, wrote “Justin unexpectedly passed away on 12 December leaving behind his young wife”. “Justin was pulled out of the…
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A RAMP is set to be built at Mordialloc Creek to give people with disabilities easier access to boats. Kingston Council has confirmed plans to build a ramp to link the existing promenade with a proposed eight-metre long and nine-metre wide floating pontoon. The mayor Steve Staikos said council is “committed to improving accessibility across Kingston and giving everyone the opportunity to enjoy our foreshore and the beautiful Port Phillip Bay.” “Boating and fishing is a popular past-time for many in our community and we want to make sure all residents can continue to access and enjoy our waterways well…
THE Carrum Coast Guard has received over $50,000 in taxpayer funding to upgrade old equipment. The funding is expected to be used to replace and upgrade old vessel navigation systems. The state government allocated the money through its emergency services refurbishment fund. Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny said “this vital project will improve the condition of critical infrastructure and ensure the Carrum Coast Guard will be able to continue their incredible work keeping the community safe.” “The emergency services refurbishment fund will extend the life of existing facilities and resources, while developing job opportunities within the local community,” she said. “The…
JAMES Peart is wanted by police. The 33-year-old man is wanted for obtaining property by deception and breaching a court order. A warrant has been issued. Mr Peart frequents the Bonbeach, Chelsea and Malvern East areas. Police say that Mr Peart is “perceived to be Caucasian in appearance and described as 175cm tall, with short light brown hair, a light brown beard and distinct tattoos on his neck.” An image of Peart has been released (above). Anyone who sees him can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au First published in the Chelsea…
A CHELSEA Heights intersection will shut for nearly a month to facilitate works on the Mordialloc Freeway. The roundabout at Wells Road and Thames Promenade will close from 2 January to 27 January. During that time it will be demolished. The road will be widened and traffic lights will be installed for when the intersection reopens. While the intersection is shut, detours will be in place via the Mornington Peninsula Freeway and Springvale Road. Major Road Projects Victoria says that “replacing the roundabout with traffic lights to allow traffic to flow more smoothly to and from the new freeway access…