YOUTHS from Frankston were among 57 people arrested last week as part of a police crackdown on youth offending. Warrants were executed by police in Frankston, Cranbourne, Clyde North, Dandenong, Narre Warren, Pakenham, Reservoir, Sunshine, Truganina, Lara, and Norlane between 20 and 22 October. A total of 57 people were arrested, most between 15 and 21-years-old. Multiple charges were laid for offences including carjacking, aggravated burglary, robbery and vehicle crime linked to serious offending. The arrests were part of police operation Liege. North West Metro region commander Tim Hansen said the operation was established in July to “disrupt high harm,…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
WORKS have begun on the construction of the Mordialloc Freeway. The estimated $375 million project will stretch 9 kilometers, and link the Mornington Peninsula Freeway at Springvale Road in Aspendale Gardens to the Dingley Bypass in Dingley Village. An inquiry panel considering the environmental effects of the proposed Mordialloc Bypass formed last year, and a three week public hearing period took place through February and March of 2019. Major Road Projects Victoria says that changes made after community feedback was received include “bridges over Governor Road, Lower Dandenong Road and Centre Dandenong Road instead of traffic lights, a bridge over…
THE first piers and U-trough beams that support the rail over road bridge at Carrum Station have been installed. Carrum Station closed on 6 July to allow for level crossing removal works to take place. A new station will be constructed as part of the works to raise the rail above road, with the project expected to be complete early next year. Trains run express through Carrum while works are being undertaken. There are two piling rigs operating onsite to strengthen the ground to support the rail bridge and new Carrum Station. Other works at Carrum Station have forced the…
PENINSULA MAIN Ridge had a good day in their first two day outing of the season, bowling out Pearcedale without much trouble. Pearcedale were sent in to bat first at Ditterich Reserve, and struggled badly. After not finding much luck with the bat early, a complete tail order collapse saw Pearcedale bowled out for 87. Each of Pearcedale’s bottom three batsmen were dismissed for a duck. Main Ridge were able to bat 18 overs before stumps for the day, and ended up at 1/59. Michael Holmes impressed for Main Ridge, and ended up at 40 not out. Red Hill played…
THE latest batch of works on Young Street are underway, and are expected to run until late November. Fences and barricades have been erected along the street while works are being completed. VicRoads has confirmed that “from Sunday 6 October until late November 2019, we’ll be working to make improvements along Young Street between Playne Street and Beach Street.” The works will take place between 6am and 6pm from Sundays through until Thursdays under full road closure. VicRoads say that “there may be some works on weekends and we’ll provide advance notice if this is required.” They also said that…