A NEW overpass to facilitate pedestrian and cyclist movement through Mordialloc is in the works. Movement through the railway precinct was cut off last year when the Level Crossing Removal Project closed the Mordialloc Stabling Yard underpass in August. The closure sparked community backlash, with a petition opposing the decision amassing around 3000 signatures. At the most recent ordinary Kingston Council meeting, council officers noted that the Victorian Government had offered to co-fund a shared user cycling/pedestrian overpass across Nepean Highway in Mordialloc via a $7.5 million funding contribution. Officers recommended that councillors “acknowledge Level Crossing Removal Project and ministerial…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
AN upcoming Melbourne Water review is set to shape the future of the Kananook Creek corridor. At their February meeting, Frankston councillors received the report on the status and management of the Kananook Creek corridor and noted that “the most appropriate mechanism for addressing future management priorities for the Kananook Creek corridor is through Melbourne Water’s forthcoming Healthy Waterways Strategy review.” The council decision last month followed a debate which occurred in July last year, when councillors voted to review the 2015 Kananook Creek Corridor plan and “liaise with all relevant owning external stakeholders (MPs, DEECA, Melbourne Water) in seeking…
A CONTROVERSIAL push to allow Kingston Council’s CEO to veto notices of motion before they enter the council chamber is set for further consideration. The proposal to consider expanding the CEO’s veto powers was put forward by Cr Chris Hill. His proposed report would consider options to strengthen and clarify the Chief Executive Officer’s powers to reject or require amendment of notices of motion that do not align with the principles and objectives of the Governance Rules, the Local Government Act 2020, or the Model Councillor Code of Conduct. The CEO could also strike down motions which “pose unreasonable legal,…
MAJOR developments in Frankston are being fast-tracked under a new council scheme. The “Priority Development Program” launched last week. Under the initiative, Frankston Council will fast-track eligible major developments by offering priority case management, clear upfront guidance, and a commitment to decisions within 16 weeks. The passage of the FMAC Structure Plan in 2025 paved the way for more high-rise developments in Frankston. Late last year Frankston councillors unanimously approved plans for a 10 storey building at 347-349 Nepean Highway, a 14 storey building at 431 Nepean Highway, and ticked off amended 14-storey plans for 424-426 Nepean Highway. Construction on…
FRANKSTON Council has unveiled its wishlist for funding ahead of the state election later this year. Voters will head to the polls for the state election by late November. The election will be preceded by a by-election in Nepean in May, triggered by the resignation of former deputy Liberal leader Sam Groth. With election fever ramping up, Frankston Council has revealed its “advocacy agenda”. It is seeking just over $17 million from the future state government to match commitments made by council. Council’s election wishlist includes $1.75 million towards the Bruce Park Pavilion redevelopment; $2 million for the Len Phelps…