THE state government has ticked off 16-storey height limits around Frankston’s CBD. The new height limits will be gazetted this month. The state government announced updated height limits for ten “pilot activity centres” last week – 10 storey limits will apply in Niddrie, North Essendon, and Preston, 12 storeys will apply in Broadmeadows, Camberwell, Chadstone, Epping, and Moorabbin, 16 storeys applies in Frankston, and 20 storey limits are set for Ringwood.The state government said in a statement that the higher height limits in Frankston were applied because “this is what local councils asked for as part of their own long-term…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
ROSSDALE Golf Club barred Kingston Council officers from entering the site to conduct an environmental audit last week.In July 2024, Rossdale Golf Club released plans to redevelop its Aspendale golf course. The plans showed large sections of the golf course replaced with housing of up to three storeys. Kingston Council has previously called for the redevelopment plans to be halted, and this month declared it would use its powers to enter the golf course for survey work (“Tension tees up with Rossdale” The Times 19/2/2025).The relationship between Kingston Council and Rossdale Golf Club has seemingly grown further strained. Last week…
PROVINCIALLANGWARRIN and Pines remain neck-and-neck in the race for top spot after they both locked up wins last weekend. Langwarrin defeated Baden Powell at Lloyd Park on Saturday. The Kangaroos bowled out Baden Powell for 182 to successfully defend their day one total of 263.Opener Daniel Di Paolo was dismissed for a duck at the start of the innings – Baden Powell couldn’t recover from their poor start. Jake Prosser starred for Langwarrin, finishing the day with figures of 6/45 off 25 overs. Langwarrin finished the round on top of the ladder. They are six points ahead of Pines, who…
THE federal government will spend more than $900,000 on a new shared path on Towerhill Road in Frankston South. The $923,650 project will “upgrade existing infrastructure to enhance safety by providing dedicated paths to enable cyclists to avoid the busy roadway”, a federal government statement read.Federal infrastructure minister Catherine King said the federal government is spending $21 million across 19 cycling and walking projects statewide. “From Melbourne to the Yarra Ranges, we’re investing in active transport options right across Victoria to shape the way locals and visitors move around our great towns,” she said. “Whether you’re on a motor scooter,…
A NEW tenant for the former home of Sofia’s restaurant on the Frankston Waterfront has been chosen. After an expression of interest process, Frankston councillors last week confirmed that Ecco would be offered the waterfront location. They will be presented with a 16-year lease to operate a restaurant.Ecco Enterprises Group has established more than 60 cafes and restaurants statewide, including Code Black Coffee Roasters in Melbourne, No. 100 wine bar in Flinders Lane, Henry & Co, Ma Long Kitchen & Dumplings, and the Prince Alfred Hotel in Carlton. The first year of Ecco’s proposed lease will be rent-free after fit-out…