WORKS to repair Frankston Pier have faced delays, but will finally begin in April. The pier was badly damaged in harsh storms in August last year. A 20-metre section of the top of the pier snapped off in 95kmph winds, and floated down to the foreshore. Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke said that the New South Wales bushfires had left timber for the reconstruction stranded. “Delivery of the timber material is now possible and work will now commence in April 2020,” he said. “Works will include rebuilding the pier head with new piles and structural timber, [and a] new Disability Discrimination…
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Frankston Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for witnesses following a stalking incident which happened earlier this morning in Frankston North. The incident occurred on Forest Drive when a 17-year-old Frankston girl was approached by a man just before 8.30am. The victim told investigators that a man pulled up in a white van and allegedly asked her if she wanted a lift. The victim declined his invitation and continued walking on her way to school. The man drove into a side street as the victim was stopped by a traffic controller at a construction site. While waiting to continue, the…
NO-BOATING zones are set to be expanded in areas across Port Phillip Bay. The zones will be expanded at Carrum, Chelsea, Aspendale, Hampton, and Elwood. Works in Carrum will increase the area to align with Progress Avenue, and expand the area around Patterson River. Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny said “after a review and community feedback, no-boating zones will be expanded in the bay, and clearer signage and navigational aids will be installed to make the areas clear for anyone visiting the bay.” “Works will also continue north along the bay to increase the area zoned for swimmers and make it…
MORDI Fest is set to return this weekend, bringing live music, food, and amusement rides to Mordialloc. A lineup including Youth Group, Dragon, Geoff Achison, Hobsons Bay Coast Guard, Jaguar Jonze, Press Club, and Feelds is set to take the stage during the two day festival. For the younger attendees, a ferris wheel and face painting will be set up. More than 40 food vans and restaurants will set up shop for the festival. The mayor Georgina Oxley said “we’ve got an exciting program packed with something for absolutely everybody.” “Mordi Fest provides visitors with big name musicians, up and…
A MAN who stole cash from a Cheltenham store is wanted by police. The offender used a fire hydrant to smash the front door of the shop on Centre Dandenong Road, around 12am 23 January. He stole money and a vacuum cleaner. Moorabbin Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the incident. They have released images of a man (above) they believe can help with their enquiries. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 26 February 2020