PRIME Minister Scott Morrison has blamed Premier Daniel Andrews for the lack of progress on the Frankston line extension to Baxter. Mr Morrison reaffirmed a $225 million commitment to duplicating and electrifying the train line to Baxter shortly after he became PM in 2018. Since then the project has slowed to a crawl. A business case released at the end of 2020 quoted the full cost of the project at between $1.3-$1.5 billion, but the federal government has not put any more money towards it. Mr Morrison visited Sabrini Foods in Carrum Downs on Friday. While there he said that…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
MEMBERS of Bonbeach YCW Junior Football Netball Club are hoping to see their home ground upgraded soon. Kingston councillors approved the Bonbeach Sports Reserve master plan at their October meeting, and will now start to advocate for funding from other levels of government to bring the plan to life. Bonbeach YCW JFNC plays at the reserve. The club’s liaison Paul Cleaver said “we are now seeing a very exciting masterplan and with the support of the state and federal governments the future of the club is looking extremely promising.” “Bonbeach YCW are very proud of our 75 years history in…
KINGSTON Council’s new CEO, its fifth in three years, has begun his tenure. Former Melton Council general manager Peter Bean got started in his new role as Kingston Council CEO last week. He was appointed in September. Mr Bean is council’s fifth CEO since August 2019. John Nevins stepped down after 14 years in the top job in August 2019, paving the way for Kingston Council’s first ever female CEO to replace him. Julie Reid lasted 18 months before departing in January 2021 with two years left to run on her contract. An executive summary of a law firm’s report…
DEMOLITION works are underway at two of the oldest buildings on the Chisholm TAFE site in Frankston. The C and E buildings by Quality Street are currently being knocked down. The buildings are being demolished to make way for the $67 million stage two works taking place at Chisholm TAFE. Chisholm’s director of campus services, infrastructure and IT, Richard Pratten, said the old buildings are no longer fit for purpose. “Many of our past students have shared wonderful memories from their time at the Frankston campus, which have been gratefully received by our team. We hope that they look back…
HUNDREDS of residents have objected to plans to build a childcare centre on Overport Road. The planned childcare facility would be situated at 137 Overport Road in Frankston South. A previous childcare proposal for the site was knocked back by VCAT last year. There have been 278 objections submitted to Frankston Council about the proposal. Council held a meeting last week to hear from residents. The childcare centre is proposed to be allowed to run from Monday to Friday, 6.30am to 6.30pm. It can cater for a maximum of 95 children and 16 staff at any one time. The centre…