NEW solutions are needed to reduce the amount of litter in Patterson River, a Kingston councillor says. Kingston Council first voted to look into the possibility of a heavy-duty litter trap upstream on Patterson River in late 2020. Nearly two years on, the litter trap has not been implemented. Kingston councillor Cameron Howe says that investment into litter reduction in the river is badly needed. “We need to turn the tide on plastic pollution with a replacement heavy-duty litter trap, which is an essential step to maintaining healthy waterways, collecting plastics upstream on Patterson River before they hit our popular…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
CONSULTATION with the community is “vital” to completing the planned level crossing removals along the Frankston line, Kingston Council says. Earlier this month, the state government announced that it would remove all level crossings on the Frankston line by 2029. Rail over road will be built to replace the level crossings at Wickham Road and Highett Road in Highett, McDonald Street in Mordialloc, and Station Street in Aspendale. Previous level crossing removals along the Frankston line have drawn backlash from the community, especially in Parkdale. The state government’s plans to build sky rail at Parkdale were opposed by 76 per…
THE long-awaited upgrade of the Frankston Basketball Stadium will be “phenomenal”, Basketball Victoria CEO Nick Honey says. The final piece of the puzzle was locked in last week when the Victorian Liberals promised $15 million towards the project, matching a commitment from Frankston Council and the federal government. The state government committed to the project last month, meaning that it is set to proceed no matter the result at next month’s election. Basketball Victoria CEO Nick Honey called the announcement the “good news we’ve been hoping for”. “The additional courts will give more players a chance to take the courts,…
MOTORISTS who have been caught by the notorious speed camera at the intersection of Nepean Highway and Davey Street in Frankston will have their fines waived. Following a recommendation by the road safety camera commissioner, Victoria Police has elected to withdraw speeding infringements issued at the intersection between 15 April and 16 June this year. Motorists who were travelling southbound between 40 kmph and 60mph will have their fines excused. Lost demerit points will also be reinstated. The speed limit at the intersection was reduced from 60 kmph to 40 kmph in October 2021. The speed camera enforcing the new…
PEOPLE experiencing homelessness have been asked to move on from Olivers Hill. Earlier this month, a man sleeping in his car at the base of Olivers Hill posted on the Frankston Noticeboard Facebook page that he and other rough sleepers at the site were being told to vacate by Frankston Council. Last week, council confirmed in a statement that it had “been in discussions with those currently sleeping at the Frankston foreshore boat ramp and have liaised with local homeless support agencies to identify recommendations for alternate accommodation.” “Those agencies, including Launch Housing, have visited the site, engaged with the…