KINGSTON Council says it was aware that a previous project had encountered serious issues when it appointed ADCO Group to build the new aquatic centre in Mordialloc. ADCO Group Pty Ltd was contracted to build the Kew Recreation Centre. In late 2022 the Kew Recreation Centre roof collapsed. In February of this year, the Victorian Building Authority filed charges against ADCO Group Pty Ltd – the company and its nominee director John Conroy face a total of 18 charges. The Mordi Aquatic Centre project will be one of the most expensive in Kingston Council’s history. The facility will cost $87.5…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
MPNFL MEN’S DIV ONEFOR the third week running, Langwarrin have pulled off a great escape. It has not been a month for the weak-hearted at Langwarrin. The Kangaroos had to come from behind again to beat Edithvale-Aspendale on Good Friday. Edithvale-Aspendale led at each break of play. Heading into the final term, Edi-Asp led by 11 points. In the final term, Langwarrin managed to sneak into the lead. They held on for a famous two-point win 12.12 (84) to 13.8 (86). Corey Slefendorfas, Max Poulios, Joel Bateman, Brodie Tibballs, and Mitchell Cuthbert were Langwarrin’s best. Harrison Money contributed three vital…
NEW height limits in Frankston’s CBD have been gazetted by the planning minister, and are set to be put to the test soon. On 11 April, planning minister Sonya Kilkenny gazetted C160fran. The planning scheme amendment applies the changes put forward in the FMAC Structure Plan, including preferred height limits of up to 16 storeys in Frankston’s city centre. The FMAC Structure Plan has been in the works for four years, and was finetuned throughout the entirety of the previous Frankston Council term. At their final meeting before the November local government elections, councillors sent the planning guidelines to the…
AN unused lot in Edithvale should be used to build a playground, residents say. The vacant site at 8-12 Northcliffe Road was used to house a Mercy Health aged care facility, which closed its doors this year. Mercy Health is set to return the site to council imminently. Edithvale residents say that the site sits in the middle of a “playground black hole”, and should be developed for community use. Edithvale Collective spokesman Jonathan Lechinski said “the area is in desperate need of a community playground.” “The council’s own playground suburb analysis shows that this site is smack bang in…
MPNFL MEN’S DIV ONEPINES pipped Mt Eliza to the post on Saturday in an epic match. Mt Eliza led by seven points at the first break, before Pines grabbed back the lead. At the final break, the Pythons led the Redlegs by just a goal. The final quarter proved just as close as the rest of the game. Some wayward kicking nearly cost Pines the game, but they managed to hold on for a 14.11 (95) to 13.14 (92) win. Beau Hendry booted three goals for Pines. Khyal Jacobson, Russell Gabriel, Guy Hendry, and Kayden Sharp also had great games…