LONG awaited works to repair and reopen Seaford pier have finally begun. Parks Victoria is currently upgrading upgrade works on the pier, which has been partly closed to the public since late 2016. Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny confirmed in March that works would be undertaken to “fix” the pier, but did not give a timeline for the process. The upgrades underway are expected to be completed by November, the same month as the state election. The works will include the replacement of 50 timber piles, crossheads, beams, decking and handrails. The pier will be shut during the process, and the…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
SEAFORD Road has been reopened to the public after the completion of level crossing removal works. The removal of boom gates had seen the busy road and some nearby parking spaces closed for six weeks. Public Transport Minister Jacinta Allan and Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny visited Seaford Road to declare works had finished ahead of schedule. “This is such a huge project for the local area and the $10 million revitalisation of Seaford will build on what people already love about Seaford and improve access and safety of the area. With the Seaford level crossing gone, attention now turns to…
A FUNDRAISING event will be held on 20 October to raise money for Patterson Lakes resident Jackie Smith to help with her treatment for bowel cancer. Ms Smith was diagnosed with bowel cancer a year ago, and has since struggled through lengthy chemotherapy and radiation treatments with little progress made. Her health has taken another bad turn lately, when her donated kidney began failing due to the radiation therapy she was being put through. To help her raise the money needed for the next step of her treatment, immunotherapy, her friends have organised an event to raise funds and awareness…
THE Station Street bridge connecting Bonbeach and Carrum has been opened to the public. Premier Daniel Andrews visited Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny on 22 September to officially signal the completion of the project, which began in March of this year. The bridge runs over Patterson River, and is replacing the pedestrian bridge that used to stand in its place. The new bridge is open for cars to make their way along Station Street. Construction of the bridge began when an 18.5 metre barge was towed in from Queenscliff. A 250 tonne crane was placed on the barge, and has been…
DIVISION ONE Sorrento SORRENTO bounced back brilliantly from their early season dramas, which saw coach Tony Blackford replaced Luke Tapscott in rushed circumstances. The Sharks had an excellent home and away season and looked unbeatable at times, before running out of steam at the wrong time during finals. Despite a disappointing after the siren Grand Final loss, Sorrento can take pride in the fact that they proved themselves this season with their new Peninsula league opponents. In Mitch Hallahan, James Hallahan, and Luke Tapscott they boast an impressive midfield, who provided great service to their quality tall timber all year.…