NEARLY one million pieces of plastic rubbish have been picked up by Victorian volunteer groups in the last decade, prompting calls for more people to help out. BeachPatrol Australia has volunteer groups operating in both Frankston and Seaford. It is seeking more volunteers to help clean up local beaches and streets. BeachPatrol Australia president Ross Headifen said members of BeachPatrol and Love Our Street groups had picked up around 900,000 pieces of plastic since they started recording statistics nine years ago. “We currently have a great team of volunteers who are determined to continue this important work. However, we need…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
THE future direction of public art projects in the Kingston municipality is under consideration. Consultation on Kingston Council’s public art program closes this week. Council is seeking opinions from the community so it can decide which public art projects it will prioritise in the future. The mayor Hadi Saab said he hopes that a focus on public art will help creatives bounce back after the pandemic. “Public art can play a positive role in our community by enhancing buildings, infrastructure and natural areas. It can boost civic pride in our neighbourhoods, mark our history and celebrate our shared values, and…
CRICKET PROVINCIAL OLD Peninsula were crowned premiers on Sunday. Old Peninsula claimed the crown after a convincing win over Langwarrin. The sides played a two-day match at Peninsula Grammar School last Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, Old Peninsula got the match started by choosing to bat first. They stayed at the crease for nearly the entire day, eventually being bowled out for 186 just before stumps. A patient 41 from 122 deliveries by Thomas La Brooy steadied things for Old Peninsula when the game looked like it might be getting away from them. He top scored for his side. On…
FRANKSTON Council’s metropolitan activity centre structure plan is set to be finalised in June. The draft FMAC structure plan outlines council’s vision for the city centre in the next 20 years. It will include updated planning controls for the Frankston area. Many critics of the FMAC structure plan oppose its “preferred building heights”, which can be exceeded at council’s discretion. The highest preferred building height in the latest draft FMAC structure plan is 54 metres. Frankston Council held a special meeting last Wednesday to hear submissions from members of the public on the draft structure plan. Before Wednesday’s meeting 17…
FLOODING prevention measures are being installed on Sherwood Avenue in Chelsea. Kingston Council has been investigating ways to prevent flooding in the area. This month it will begin work on a two-stage drainage improvement project at the nearby Bicentennial Park. In a statement, council said that stage one works will include “construction of a new pumping station and pressurised rising main across Bicentennial Park to connect to the Melbourne Water drain, the installation of a new meter, and associated electrical work.” Stage two of the project is expected to begin in the next financial year. Those works will include construction…