AN announcement about car parking at Kananook Station is expected soon. Frankston Council has put in a $22 million request to the federal government to build the car park. The Times understands that a site compulsorily acquired by council near the Frankston Basketball Stadium will be offered to build the car park on. The federal government broke a promise to build more car parking at Seaford and Kananook Stations earlier this year. Before the 2019 election it pledged to build the car parks but by May 2021, both projects were abandoned (“Scrapped car park plans a broken promise” The Times…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
A PROPOSAL to build a childcare centre on Overport Road has been rejected. Developer ASL had applied to build a childcare centre at 137 Overport Road. The plan angered residents, with 279 objections submitted to council. Last week Frankston councillors unanimously voted to reject a permit for the developer. The decision defied the recommendation of council officers to approve the permit. The developer had previously applied for a permit to build a childcare centre on the site, which was rejected at VCAT. Council officers wrote that the new amended plans were “considered consistent with the neighbourhood character policy, significant landscape…
INCUMBENT Kingston mayor Steve Staikos has been chosen to lead council for another year, with a state and federal election both looming. Cr Staikos was elected for a second consecutive term as mayor at a meeting last week. Cr Staikos was the only nominee for the role of mayor. During a speech given at the council meeting, Cr Staikos highlighted the importance of the next year given the two upcoming elections. “As we know in 2022 there will be a federal election and a state election in November. I believe I have the experience, patience, and positive nature to lead…
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…
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…