TWO local park projects will be completed after receiving a funding boost from the state government. A new pocket park will be created in Moorabbin, and the off-leash dog area at Carrum’s Roy Dore Reserve will be expanded with the funding. Just under $1 million was awarded to council from the state government through the local parks program. The land in Moorabbin was purchased by council in 2019. The mayor Georgina Oxley said “social isolation has reminded us all how important open green space is for our health and wellbeing so it’s fantastic to receive the news we can push…
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AN appeal for public assistance has been put out as part of an investigation into the death of a man in Noojee last Sunday, 21 June. It is believed the man died after being assaulted by a number of people at a camping ground. Police believe that the victim was with a Langwarrin man over the course of the weekend. Investigators have been told the 49-year-old Springvale man arrived at the Toorongo Falls campground on 15 June. By the evening of Friday, 19 June, up to 25 groups were camping at the site. Police believe that the man may have…
A MAN in an allegedly stolen car was caught by highway patrol officers in Carrum Downs last week. At around 10am, police patrolling on Wedge Road spotted a stolen car using their automatic number plate recognition technology. Police intercepted the car and arrested the man driving, a 40-year-old Chadstone resident. He was charged with theft of motor vehicle, theft from motor vehicle, false plates, driving while disqualified, drug driving, breach of bail, and breach of community corrections order. The man was remanded in custody, and will face court at a later date. Somerville Highway Patrol has five vehicles fitted with…
OVER $1 million will be spent to build a native oyster reef in Port Phillip Bay. The state government and The Nature Conservancy will team up on the project, which will see three hectares of oyster reef built. Taxpayers will chip in $500,000. Boating and fishing minister Jaala Pulford said “shellfish reefs boost fish numbers, clean water and enhance marine biodiversity, which is good news for the environment and recreational fishers who wet a line in Victoria’s biggest recreational fishery, Port Phillip Bay. The bay is home to a vibrant snapper, whiting, calamari and flathead fishery.” “The partnership will more…
CONTRACTORS have been appointed to complete upgrades at Seaford Primary School and Patterson Lakes Primary School. Multipurpose and arts facilities will be constructed at Seaford Primary School. The administrative building will also be overhauled. Interface Construction has been appointed to complete the $5.3 million project. Two new classrooms, and expansions to the library, ICT, and science buildings will be completed at Patterson Lakes Primary School by SwitchCo Build. Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny said “these local upgrades are part of the school building boom that is happening right across Victoria.” “Upgrading Patterson Lakes Primary School and Seaford Primary School will give…