AN underground rail project announced by the Andrews Labor Government is set to connect the Frankston train line to nine other lines in the outer suburbs. Cheltenham Station on the Frankston Line will be the first stop on the new network, known as the Suburban Rail Loop. From Cheltenham, passengers will be able to travel directly to stations in Clayton, Monash, Glen Waverley, Burwood. The line will reach as far as Melbourne Airport and Werribee. The new network will feature a total of 12 stops, with works on the Frankston line section projected to begin in 2022. Carrum MP Sonya…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
THE Frankston Coast Guard has packed up and moved out of their old building in Pier Promenade, which is set to be demolished. The old building in Frankston will be knocked down after Frankston Council voted unanimously to help relocate the Coast Guard to a new temporary location at its 13 August public meeting. The Coast Guard has been lobbying council to approve the demolition of the building on Pier Promenade since September 2017, when council voted to defer a decision to allocate $55,000 in funding towards further planning and consultation. Mayor Cr Colin Hampton said that demolition was necessary…
FRANKSTON Dolphins have taken a major step towards funding new broadcast quality lights at their Frankston Park ground, with the federal Liberal party this week announcing an $850,000 contribution to the cause. The money will be put towards the new lighting structures, which could see the ground host night matches to be broadcast on television. Member for Dunkley Chris Crewther visited Frankston Park on 26 August to announce the funding. “Broadcast quality lighting is vital for the future growth of professional footy in the Frankston area and will help to showcase our region on the national stage. This investment will…
FATHER Bob Maguire was the headline act at a Chelsea Rotary Club event on 14 August, as he was made a Paul Harris Fellow for the second time by the club in recognition for his community work. Pastor Bill Nagy was the second person presented with a fellowship on the night, which was only had 65 previous recipients in the rotary club’s 64 year history. Chelsea Rotary spokesman Kevin Harrison said the event was a success and that both recipients were worthy. “We had roughly 90 people in the audience, and most stayed for dinner. When you hear about Father…
THE Chelsea Heights Kindergarten has received a $1 million facelift, with a new indoor learning space and outdoor undercover area among the new facilities opened at the centre on 14 August. 104 year old Ethel Hulls, a former teacher at the kindergarten, was among the guests to attend the opening. Early Childhood Education Minister Jenny Mikakos and Mordialloc MP Tim Richardson also visited Chelsea Heights Kindergarten to celebrate the completion of the refurbishments. The two MPs then visited Acacia Avenue pre-school in Mentone to signal the beginning of a $2.2 million project to replace their old school building. Kingston Council…