SAFETY concerns have delayed the opening of part of a redevelopment of the Ballam Park playground. Frankston Council says a contractor has been ordered to make several modifications to “the senior playground area” at Ballam Park since materials used “will not last the test of time” and are not fit for purpose. The modifications will not be at ratepayers’ expense. “Council is committed to ensuring the safety of all playground users and will work with the contractor to complete all required modifications identified,” the mayor Cr Brian Cunial said. “This is an unfortunate situation and we apologise for the inconvenience…
Author: Bayside News
POLICE in Wedge Rd, Carrum Downs, chased a stolen white Holden sedan with the false number plates ‘Bogan’. The car was identified as being involved in several previous evade-police incidents, Wednesday 22 March. The car was spotted stationary in the middle of Wedge Rd, 4pm, but, when police approached on foot, it was driven straight at them before reversing and heading north along Wedge Rd. Speeds of 100kph were reached with the Holden driver repeatedly slamming on the brakes and attempting to have the police run into his rear end. Police abandoned the chase when the car turned into McCormicks…
THE Bays Hospital, Mornington, is looking for volunteer drivers to help patients get to hospital. “While family and friends transport most patients to and from medical appointments, some have to rely on public transport, have limited mobility or are too unwell to drive themselves,” nursing director Anita Woods said. “Our two patient transport vehicles, both donated by Bernie Taylor of the Grand Hotel Mornington, are enabling nursing staff to be increasingly mobile and reach patients in the community to provide better care.” Ms Woods said the vehicles enables the hospital’s prostate cancer specialist nurse and breast care nurse to counsel…
MEMBERS of the 3rd Chelsea Air Scout Group are all smiles after a substantial grant from Freemasons Foundation Victoria, along with its own fundraising and support from the Chelsea community, allowed it to raise enough money to buy a new trailer. Scout leader Paul Villani that about three years ago the group’s trailer, used for Scouting activities including camps, major events and fundraising, was stolen from its storage hall in Carrum. “This posed a problem for the group as we had to beg and borrow from other groups and districts to be able to have our children’s camp and attend…
A 12-YEAR-old boy was repeatedly manhandled, threatened and intimidated by two teenagers who stole his watch in a Parkdale street, 5pm, Wednesday 22 March. The boy was walking to the station along Como Parade West from St Bedes, Mentone, when the pair approached and demanded his wallet. In desperation, the boy asked a woman passer-by to call police, but she ignored him and kept walking. The older offender spat on the victim and the pair prised the G-Shock watch off the boy’s wrist and told him to walk away while they ran off south towards Parkdale train station. The offenders…