AN electric piling rig is being used to help build train stabling at Kananook. The Level Crossing Removal project says the electric piling rig is the first of its kind in Australia. They claim it will save 15 tonnes of CO2. The machine has completed 140 piles, each 18 metres deep and 900 millimetres in diameter. Piling rig supervisor James Nicholson said “the machine works really effectively, it’s very responsive and for the team working on site no engine noise means it is a better environment to work in.” After finishing up at Kananook, the piling rig is expected to…
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Frankston Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following an alleged aggravated burglary in Frankston on 2 February. Cars were stolen from a property in Gould Street and a police car was rammed on Seaford Road about 1.10am. Fortunately the officers were not seriously injured. A 43-year-old man from Dromana was arrested by police on Saturday morning. He has been charged with numerous offences including aggravated burglary, theft of motor vehicle and intentional exposure to police officer to risk by driving. He has been remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 5 February. Anyone who witnessed the incidents,…
ABUSE directed towards crossing supervisors needs to stop this year, Kingston mayor Jenna Davey-Burns says. Kingston Council manages 83 school crossings. It says last year it received multiple reports of cars running red lights, abuse directed towards crossing supervisors, and speeding. With school returning this week, the mayor is urging parents to exercise caution. Davey-Burns said, “we are again urging drivers slow down around our school crossings to keep our kids safe.” “Alongside our school communities we are pushing the importance of safe driving around our local schools, especially at drop-off and pick-up times. Council manages 83 school crossings, and…
RSPCA Victoria’s low-cost pet vaccination clinic will come to Frankston this week. The event will see RSPCA experts provide affordable check-ups, dog vaccines, and advice on pet behaviours. It will take place on Thursday 1 February at the Ballam Park Scout Hall. RSPCA Victoria head of prevention Rebecca Cook said, “at our last clinic in Frankston, we met 22 local pets and their owners, and we saw 26 local pets and their owners the last time we visited Carrum Downs.” “By the end of January, we will have held a total of 46 low-cost vaccination events across Melbourne and saved…
A BUS driver was taken to hospital after crashing into a shop on Young Street in Frankston last week. The bus crashed into a shopfront at around 9.20pm on 22 January. The driver was taken to hospital for observation. The sole passenger on the bus was unhurt, and nobody inside the shop was injured. Police are now investigating what caused the crash. Anyone with information or dashcam footage can assist by contacting Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submitting a report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au First published in the Frankston Times – 30 January 2024