A CONVENTION centre with a capacity of over 1000 people has been touted for Frankston. The centre, which may double as a hotel, has been advocated for by Dunkley MP Chris Crewther, who says he is working to potentially secure federal funding for the project. “I mentioned the vision for this concept in my maiden speech in September 2016. Frankston is the perfect place for a major Convention Centre, particularly given Frankston is located by the beach, is connected by public transport, and is the hub of the peninsula with its access to wineries, flora and fauna reserves, great local…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
JUBILEE Park is set to receive another funding boost under a re-elected state Labor government, with $10 million promised to the centre if the party wins the upcoming election. The funding will go towards the implementation of a multipurpose stadium at Jubilee Park, with courts for netball and an indoor cricket training hub. The stadium will include six netball compliant sports courts, a 1000 spectator seat show court, female friendly change rooms, and new function rooms. Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke announced the promise for funding on 11 October. “This massive upgrade will mean the next generation of Frankston’s sporting stars…
CLAIMED expenses by Frankston councillors rose by nearly double in 2017/2018 compared to the previous financial year. Council’s annual report revealed that councillors claimed $56,327 in expenses in the period from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018. This is a large increase from the previous years’ expenditure of $30,255. Most of that money was tied into “conferences and training”, with the total spent by councillors on those services totalling just over $30,000. Cr Kris Bolam spent $10,794 on conferences and training in the last financial year, while Cr Quinn McCormack spent $8,334. At an October 2017 council meeting, it…
THE Frankston Progress Association, at its last monthly meeting decided to organise funds for a memorial in Frankston to the late Sir John Madden. If sufficient funds are received it is proposed to erect a large brick pavilion in the Frankston Park, at a cost of about £3000. The president is personally supervising and organising the collecting of donations, which, it is hoped, will come from all parts of Australia. Over his own signature the president personally addressed and directed a total of 2000 letters to friends of the late Chief Justice. The following is a copy of the letter…
KINGSTON Council has joined forces with Frankston City Council, Mornington Peninsula Shire, and Greater Dandenong Council to host an event designed to “educate the community and ensure they are emergency ready.” ‘Operation Emergency Ready’ will be launched on Saturday 13 October at Harmony Square in Dandenong. A range of interactive activities and demonstrations on water safety and fire behaviour will be on display throughout the day. Visitors can also meet with emergency services representatives and learn more about the work they do. Kingston mayor Cr Steve Staikos said local families could “gain vital tips to help them put together their…