Frankston City News Follow us »
Your Official Council Newsletter March » April 2015
frankston.vic.gov.au
New Recycling Centre Opening in 2015 Frankston City residents will be able to use their own local recycling centre when Council opens a regional facility later this year at Harold Road in Skye. Frankston City Council has signed a contract to purchase the former privately-owned waste transfer centre for $11 million. Mayor Cr Sandra Mayer, on behalf of all Councillors, said that negotiations on the purchase had been lengthy, but they were delighted with the result. “Two years ago, Council gave a commitment to the community that we would provide them with a transfer and recycling centre and we have delivered,” said the Mayor. “It will be a regional facility and Council is applying to the Victorian Government for funding on this basis. “All Councillors are pleased that Council will finally be able to return this service to our residents.” The new centre will offer recycling and resourcerecovery and will accept green waste, hard rubbish and recyclable material.
Frankston families will soon have somewhere to take their green waste, hard rubbish and recyclables
Items that will not be accepted include food waste, asbestos, and hazardous, liquid and medical waste.
Council also plans to relocate the main entrance to Skye Recreation Reserve further west along Ballarto Road.
Fees for the centre are still being finalised along with a list detailing what will be accepted.
This announcement is good news for our community which has been missing the former Frankston Waste Transfer Centre since it closed as part of the construction of Peninsula Link.
Council will take ownership of the centre following settlement on 17 July; however a number of works will need to be completed prior to its opening, expected to be late 2015. The planning permit for the site requires the current owner to complete works at the intersection of Harold and Ballarto Roads, including:
“All Councillors are pleased that Council will finally be able to
• A turning lane into Harold Road
return this service to
• Widening the end of Harold Road to improve visibility and access
our residents.”
Council’s works to prepare the Centre for opening are likely to cost $1.3 million.
Cr Sandra Mayer, Mayor
Inside ›› 10
5 3
Ventana Street Fiesta Returns
11
Frankston remembers anzac day
focus on frankston Competition
wells Street WOrks
Seaford » Frankston » Langwarrin » Karingal » Skye » Frankston South » Frankston North » Carrum Downs » Langwarrin South » Sandhurst
Your Council Frankston City NEWS
In this Issue
Waste Transfer Centre .................... Front page Your Council ..................................................... .2 Wells Street Works ........................................... 3
Frankston Enjoy Every Moment ................ 4–5 Our Community ............................................ 6–7 Liveable City ................................................. 8–9 Ventana Fiesta ................................................ 10 Frankston Remembers Anzac Day ..........11–13 Frankston Arts Centre .................................... 14 Neighbourhood News .............................. 15–17 IRONMAN Road Closures ........................ 18–19 Build Your Business ................................. 20–21 Tjuringa – Enviro News ............................ 22–23 Sport and Leisure ........................................... 24
Contact Details
Customer Service Phone:
1300 322 322
Email: correspondence@frankston.vic.gov.au
frankston.vic.gov.au Civic Centre
30 Davey Street, Frankston Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.20am–5pm
Seaford Customer Service Centre 120 Nepean Highway, Seaford
Langwarrin Customer Service Centre Shop 6, Gateway Village Shopping Centre Cranbourne-Frankston Road, Langwarrin
Carrum Downs Library and Customer Service Centre 203 Lyrebird Drive, Carrum Downs
Visitor Information Centre
7N Pier Promenade, Frankston Waterfront Open 7 days, 9am–5pm Phone: 1300 322 842
visitfrankston.com
Hoon Hotline: 1800 66 4666 (1800 NO HOON) Graffiti Removal: 1800 66 8247 (1800 NO TAGS) Printed on stock sourced from sustainably farmed forests.
March » April 2015
Realising Frankston’s Potential Frankston City is well on its way to realising its potential. Councillors have been working hard to revitalise the Frankston city centre and our industrial precincts, particularly Carrum Downs and Seaford, to grow the local economy and jobs. In the past few months, we have approved developments that will add 150 dwellings plus mixed-use street frontages in the centre of Frankston to help encourage people to live, work and play there. Wells Street – our popular shopping and market thoroughfare from the station to the beach – will be transformed this year with wider footpaths, tailor-made outdoor furniture, lighting and greenery. Soon we hope to announce our Streetscape Strategy. Already we’ve brightened several exterior walls in the Frankston Library precinct with fabulous murals and Council is planning more murals elsewhere in the city.
Frankston’s economy. The transit interchange redevelopment is closer to becoming a reality. I’ll be representing the views of Council and the local community on the recently-established government taskforce. Residents can also express their views through the taskforce’s community engagement workgroup. We must come up with our recommendations by August. Of course there are many other things happening, such as the upgrade of Chisholm Institute and the duplication of Thompsons Road. There is real change in the air in Frankston City. Cr Sandra Mayer Mayor
Construction of the $10.5 million Frankston Yacht Club began in December and should be completed by late 2015. It will become a major destination for tourists and locals with its fine waterfront dining and promenades. The construction phase will create 73 jobs and inject up to $22.6 million in to the local economy. In February I joined South East Water Managing Director Kevin Hutchings at the construction site of their new head office in Frankston for the ‘top out’, a technical term for the roof going on. This building should open later this year, bringing hundreds of jobs and millions of dollars into
Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke, Premier Daniel Andrews, the Mayor Cr Sandra Mayer and the Minister for Transport Jacinta Allan in Frankston for the Frankston Station Precinct Taskforce announcement in January
Working with You Council has commenced the budget process for 2015–2016. Again, we will take a responsible and balanced approach to delivering an outcome that is affordable for the community. The new Victorian Government has signaled its intent to introduce rate capping. Council looks forward to discussing with the government how we are saving the community money whilst continuing to deliver high quality services.
Win an iPad Mini
Work is progressing on the new waste transfer centre and its opening later this year will be welcomed by all. This facility will be vital in reducing the amount of material going to landfill. A big thank you to all who have visited PARC with attendance figures and memberships exceeding expectations. The facilities are world class and I hope you continue to enjoy all that PARC has to offer. Council looks forward to continue working with you to help make Frankston City even better. Dennis Hovenden Chief Executive Officer Congratulations to Carrum Downs resident Donald Fisher on winning an iPad mini after registering to receive his Council rate notice by email. Receiving your Council rate notice by email is the environmentally-friendly alternative.
Like ‘Frankston City Council’ Follow @FrankstonCity FrankstonTV on YouTube
2«
Register and go in the draw to win another iPad mini. Scan the QR code printed on your rate notice or register your email details online. Visit: frankston.formsport.com.au/Register Terms and conditions apply. The Mayor, Cr Sandra Mayer, presenting Donald Fisher with his new iPad mini
Wells Street Works Frankston City NEWS
March » April 2015
Creating the Heart of Frankston Improving Frankston’s city centre Council is improving the safety and overall ‘experience’ of visitors to Frankston’s city Pavement Design centre with a street improvement project in Wells, Thompson and Keys streets, starting in late April 2015. asphalt pavement
Project includes improvements to:
Pictured below: a concept drawing showing how new trees, furniture and paving inspired by the colours and textures of the beach will significantly improve Wells Street and surrounds in Frankston’s city centre
porphry setts
• Street furniture • Public lighting
porphry setts
low planting
in-situ concrete channel charcoal concrete ‘pre-cast concrete kerb milled frankston aggregate mix
• Footpaths
100 x 100 setts
• On-street car parking
timber seat
• 11 new avenue street trees
porphry flagstone
100 x 100 setts
200 x 200 pavers
pre-cast concrete paving
• Gardens and planters
‘shell’ seat
milled finish with frankston aggregate mix & glass 400x200, 400x300, 400x400, 600x400
‘shell’ seat
• Overall pedestrian safety
‘shells & jewels’ pre-cast concrete paving
Park ROW
milled finish with frankston aggregate mix, glass & shell inlays 400x200, 400x300, 400x400, 600x400
pre-cast concrete paving
honed finish with frankston aggregate mix & glass 400x200, 400x300, 400x400, 600x400
paving materials Porphyry Stone
design generators foreshore waves beach shells jewels
More avenue trees will be planted, lighting will be upgraded and footpaths will be widened, providing more space for kerbside trading and places to shop, eat, relax and socialise. “The community has been waiting a long time for this to happen and they tell us they want an improved city centre,” said the Mayor, Cr Sandra Mayer. “It’s exciting to see this project happen this year.
Most works are in Wells Street but also include Thompson and Keys streets
Pre-cast Concrete Unit Pavers
ASPECT STUDIOS
Wells Street is Frankston’s premier retail street Lighting & Furniture andGreening these works will improve pedestrian access East West Wells, Thompson & Keys Street Improvement Works Council Meeting 1 December 2014 and safety as well as the overall opportunities for this busy area.
• Repair works to sections of central Wells Street
ASPECT STUDIOS
“Paving, furniture, lighting and planting will be of Public Space & Leisure Department the highest quality and unique design elements include sculptural seating and feature lighting. “Thank you to the community and traders who have been involved in the design and layout phase.” During works, access to shops and cafes will be maintained at all times. To minimise disruption, works will be done at night where possible, but there may be some temporary traffic disruptions. There will be no reduction in car parks once works are complete, which is expected to be September 2015.
Works also incorporate car park improvements in adjoining Thompson Street along with lighting and access improvements in Keys Street. “This project represents a total investment of $3,580,000, jointly funded by Council and the Victorian Government,” said the Mayor, Cr Sandra Mayer. “The end result will improve conditions for existing businesses, visitors and the local community and support future private development and investment.” Further information is available on Council’s website. Visit: frankston.vic.gov.au and search ‘major projects’.
Please don’t mind the works … it’s business as usual • Frankston Farmers’ Market continues to operate Thursdays 8am–2pm in Wells Street • All stores and cafes are still open for business • Like ‘Visit Wells’ on Facebook for updates
This will be a challenging time for local businesses, so Council is urging residents to support their local community and economy by continuing to shop, dine and access services in Wells, Thompson and Keys streets.
• Works scheduled April to September 2015
»3
Frankston City NEWS
March » April 2015
Sand Sculpting Ends on 26 April ‘Friends, Foes & Super Heroes’ is Sand Sculpting Australia’s most popular exhibition to date, attracting more than 75,000 people by the end of January, with visitors travelling to Frankston Waterfront from all over Victoria to view the sculptures.
Good Friday on the Frankston Foreshore Thousands are expected to commemorate Good Friday with more than 40 actors and extras performing the story of Easter along the Frankston foreshore in a special roving theatre event.
The exhibition closes on Sunday 26 April, so there is still time for you and your family to visit Disney’s Elsa and Anna from Frozen, favourite friends Buzz and Woody from Disney Pixar’s Toy Story, everyone’s favourite foe Darth Vadar from Star Wars and Marvel’s legendary super heroes Spider-Man and the Incredible Hulk.
The show is one part of Frankston’s traditional Good Friday Festival, which includes interactive children’s entertainment. The free ‘Road to Jerusalem’ performance will roll out at five different locations along the foreshore, beginning at the Frankston Pier at 11am, Friday 3 April.
March and April opening hours: • Monday to Thursday, 10am–4pm • Friday to Sunday and Public Holidays, 10am–6pm Tickets are available online and in person from the Frankston Visitor Information Centre, 7N Pier Promenade, Frankston Waterfront, 1300 322 842 or visitfrankston.com
Hot food and coffee will be available as well as free children’s entertainment including a jumping castle, petting zoo, face-painting and crafts. Hosted by the Frankston Ministers’ Network and City Life Inc, all are welcome to the free event. Participants are asked to bring Hot Cross buns to share as part of the festivities. Details: 9770 0660
Tickets at the gate are cash only.
Sandsational Easter Egg Hunt This Easter, visitors to Sand Sculpting can hunt for sand carved eggs and in return receive some delicious chocolate eggs from Ernest Hillier Chocolates. The Sandsational Easter Egg Hunt will run over the Easter weekend from Friday 3 April (Good Friday) until Easter Monday (6 April), open daily from 10am to 6pm. The additional Easter activities are included within the normal entry price.
Adults $13.50 Concession $11* Child $10 (ages 3–12) Family (2 adults and 2 children) $40 Extra child $6 Under 3 years free * Concession card must be shown upon purchase of tickets. Health care card is strictly NOT accepted. Student, Disability, Pension, Carer and Senior cards are accepted. A family-friendly event, smoke-free and no alcohol or dogs (guide dogs excepted).
Frankston Visitor Information Centre
As the seasons change, now is the perfect time to discover more of what Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula have to offer you and your visiting friends and relatives. With so many options available, visit the team at the award winning Frankston Visitor Information Centre, collect your copy of the Frankston Visitor Guide and chat to the local volunteers and staff who are able to guide you through our region. While in the Centre keep an eye out for the next edition of the School Holiday Guide (due out late March) which includes Guided Ranger Walks and Junior Ranger Activities. You can also purchase tickets to Sand Sculpting Australia’s 4«
Party in the Park Wednesday 1 April, 10am–2pm Cruden Farm Lots of free activities including face painting, bookmaking, giant chess, stage entertainment, art and craft.
‘Friends, Foes & Super Heroes’ exhibition or order online at visitfrankston.com before the event concludes on 26 April.
Information will be available on the day about local family and children’s services.
The Centre also features a range of Australian made gifts and souvenirs, featuring local artists and producers, which make ideal gifts for your friends and family locally and abroad. If you are looking for that special something, come and browse through the gift range.
Free entry and free parking. Enter via Cranhaven Road, Langwarrin.
Residents Morning Tea Find out what is available locally at the Centre’s regular Residents Morning Tea events. Upcoming dates include: • Friday 13 March, 10–11am • Friday 15 May, 10–11am RSVP: tourism@frankston.vic.gov.au or 1300 322 842 Frankston Visitor Information Centre 7N Pier Promenade, Frankston Waterfront Phone 1300 322 842 View upcoming events and activities online at visitfrankston.com
BYO picnic. Coffee available to purchase Details: 1300 322 322 or frankston.vic.gov.au
Cultural Drive
390 McClelland Drive, Langwarrin MAP REFERENCE: F7 • Located in Sculpture Park • Weaving, Painting, Lapidary, Woodturning Occasional open days, public events
27 Davey Street, Frankston MAP REFERENCE: C8 (O20) • Performing and visual arts venue • Exhibition gallery spaces, theatres Open: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-2pm
McClelland Artist Guilds
Frankston Arts Centre
8
Frankston Waterfront
2
McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery
7
1A Palm Court, Frankston
8
Palm Court Nepean Hwy, Frankston South MAP REFERENCE: B9 • Scenic views across Port Phillip Bay • Inspirational site for noted artists
Pier Promenade, Frankston MAP REFERENCE: C8 (K20) • Discover artworks on the waterfront • Foreshore boardwalk • Home to major cultural events
Oliver's Hill Lookout
Frankston Waterfront Pier Promenade, Frankston MAP REFERENCE: C8 (K20) • Iconic Frankston landmark • Fishing and tourism heritage • Sight Line nautical sculpture
1
7
Frankston Pier
Gulls Way, Frankston South MAP REFERENCE: B9 • Unique 1950's Modernist architecture • Views to historic Davey's Bay
Gulls Way Precinct*
6
Coastal Arts Discovery Trail
Cultural Drive
Route
Kananook Creek
390 McClelland Drive, Langwarrin MAP REFERENCE: F7 • Australia's leading sculpture park • Galleries, Café, Shop, guided tours Open: Tue-Sun 10am-5pm (Gallery)
Pier Promenade, Frankston MAP REFERENCE: C8 (K20) • Discover artworks on the Waterfront • Home to major cultural events FVIC Open: 9am-5pm (7 days)
1
Pier Promenade, Frankston
3
Cruden Farm
Let the picture tell the story ... Sand Sculpting Australia •
Frankston Waterfront is transformed with spectacular large-scale sand sculptures • Over 3500 tonnes of sand carved into iconic and adored characters • Fun activity zones, sand sculpting workshops, sand art, giant sandpit VENUE Frankston Waterfront DATE 26 Dec 2014 - 26 April 2015 (Annual event)
Ventana Fiesta •
Celebrate Latin American, Portuguese and Spanish cultures • Enjoy intimate and authentic cultural experiences • Dance, music, food, art, film, language and educational workshops VENUE Various Frankston locations and times DATE February - March 2015 (Annual event)
Frankston Waterfront Festival •
Celebration of Frankston's iconic bayside location and relaxed Mornington Peninsula lifestyle • Live music, markets, beach activities, water sports, regional food and wine • A must visit summer weekend event, great food, memorable entertainment, idyllic waterfront location VENUE Frankston Waterfront DATE 17-18 January 2015 (Annual event)
Scan the QR code for the latest news on each event, or contact the FVIC 1300 322 842
Focus Focus on on Frankston Frankston entry entry by by Jac Jac Dalgleish Dalgleish
Entries Close Friday 24 April Time is running out to show us why Frankston is such a fantastic place to live, work and play, with the Focus on Frankston Photography and Video Competition set to close to entries in late April. There are six photography categories to choose from in 2015, meaning more opportunities to capture your perfect moment and share your favourite memories. Whether you love Frankston’s coastal experiences, are inspired by local fashion, love nothing more than indulging in local food, enjoy celebrating at the City’s major events or local art brings a smile to your face, there is something for everyone in this year’s competition. The ‘Now and Then’ category will have you recreating special moments of the past. The video category, ‘Enjoy Every Moment’, will see everyone celebrating the best of Frankston City today. After entries close, everyone can get involved and vote for their favourite images and videos. Competition entries close Friday 24 April. Public voting for the People’s Choice Award will be open Monday 27 April until Monday 4 May 2015.
Route
2
60 Cranbourne Rd, Langwarrin MAP REFERENCE: F8 • Home of the late
9
Renowned as one of the most important outdoor sculpture exhibitions in Australia 33 large sculptures by leading and emerging artists set amongst native bush • Sculpture Survey Guided tours, Gallery Café and Shop, Entry by Donation VENUE McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery DATE 23 Nov 2014 - 19 Jul 2015 (Biennial event)
From Australia's leading outdoor sculpture park, boutique galleries, artist studios, historic homesteads, stunning parks and gardens, you will be captivated by the rich cultural experiences on this self-guided drive, and inspired to further explore the Frankston region.
Cube 37
Enjoy an eclectic blend of art and culture in Frankston and surrounds via Council’s new ‘Enjoy Contemporary Culture’ brochure.
Whilst touring the Mornington Peninsula, make time to enjoy these further sites in and around the Frankston region
•
To enter or to vote go to: visitfrankston.com
37 Davey Street, Frankston MAP REFERENCE: C8 (O20) • Creative arts space, digital arts
Self-Guided Tours Further Sites Of Interest
•
/VisitFrankston
3
Focus on Frankston
VISITFRANKSTON.COM
March » April 2015
Cultural Drive, Walks and Discovery
Major Cultural Events Photograhy and Video Competition McClelland Sculpture Survey and Award
Coastal Arts Discovery Trail
Frankston City NEWS
1
Brialyn Boathouse Gallery
5
Dame Elisabeth Murdoch Arboretum
The new brochure encompasses: the selfguided Route 12 Cultural Drive; the Coastal Arts Shanti Sweetwater Trail; and a Cultural Walk, exploring 2 DiscoveryAum 6 Creek Nature House of Art Reserve the public art works and heritage sites in and around the Frankston city centre. 368 Nepean Highway, Frankston MAP REFERENCE: C8
Panorama Station
CULTURE
42-50 Cranbourne-Frankston Road, Langwarrin MAP REFERENCE: F8
439 Nepean Highway, Frankston MAP REFERENCE: C7
3
CONTEMPORARY
Liddesdale Avenue, Frankston MAP REFERENCE: B9
7
Pines Flora and
Sculpture Fauna Reserve Showcasing the region’s art, cultural and heritage treasures, the brochure recommends Rex Australis including: Seaford Wetlands 4 local destinations, 8 EastLink/Peninsula Link interchange, Frankston MAP REFERENCE: D3
Excelsior Drive, Frankston North MAP REFERENCE: E6
Sculpture
Reserve
• Australia’s leading outdoor sculpture park • World-class theatre and exhibitions • Boutique Frankston galleries and artist studios Beyond • Historic homesteads and heritage gardens Royal Botanical Baluk 9 12 Gardens festivals and events Arts • Major cultural Cranbourne Skye Road exit Peninsula Link Freeway, Frankston MAP REFERENCE: F7
1000 Ballarto Road, Cranbourne OFF MAP - at I6 (Cranbourne -Frankston Rd)
Austin Road, Seaford MAP REFERENCE: C4
6 Bruce Street, Mornington OFF MAP - at D12 (Moorooduc Hwy)
The brochure features maps, estimated Sages 10 distancesMornington 13 between destinations, QR codes Peninsula Regional Cottage Gallery for further details, and provides suggested itineraries of popular local ‘arts and cultural Manyung Morning Star 11 14 Estate moments’.Gallery Dunns Road, Mornington OFF MAP - at D12 (Moorooduc Hwy)
1408 Nepean Highway, Mt Eliza OFF MAP - at B12 (Nepean Hwy)
85 Sages Road, Baxter MAP REFERENCE: E12
1 Sunnyside Road, Mt Eliza OFF MAP - at B12 (Nepean Hwy)
Themes include Sculptures, Galleries, Heritage, and the philanthropic work of the late Dame Elisabeth Murdoch. Residents and visitors are also encouraged to create their own itinerary and invited to share their local highlights.
ROUTE
CULTURAL DRIVE
COASTAL ARTS DISCOVERY TRAIL
FRANKSTON CULTURAL WALK
The ‘Enjoy Contemporary Culture’ brochure is available from Council Customer Service Centres and the Frankston Visitor Information Centre, phone 1300 322 842 or visitfrankston.com
Last Chance to Vote for the McClelland People’s Choice Award Vote for your favourite sculpture in the Frankston City People’s Choice Award as part of the current McClelland Sculpture Survey and Awards. This outdoor sculpture exhibition showcases 33 of the best national and international sculptors in a beautiful bushland setting at the McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery in Langwarrin. The artists are competing for the $20,000 Frankston City People’s Choice Award and as visitors, you are invited to play your role by visiting the gallery and casting your vote. Voting closes Sunday 5 April 2015, and you will go into the draw to win either an overnight Sofitel Escape package or Mornington Peninsula weekend getaway at Quest Frankston. McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am–5pm, and houses an onsite café and gift shop. Entry by donation. Details: mcclellandgallery.com or 9789 1671
Show your love for McClelland
McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery has launched its Annual Appeal and is asking for donations starting at $25 via its website by 31 March.
There are opportunities to become major donors or McClelland Ambassadors by supporting a facet of the Gallery over several years. All donations are tax deductible. For more information, or to make a donation please visit: mcclellandgallery.com »5
Our Community Frankston City NEWS
March » April 2015
Welcoming Babies to Frankston City Local families with a baby born in the past 12 months are invited to come along to a Welcoming Babies ceremony held in their neighbourhood. The events honour our newest citizens. The Mayor provides each family with a certificate and there is storytime, light refreshments and an opportunity to meet other families in your community and find out about local services.
For details visit: frankston.vic.gov.au and search ‘Welcoming Babies’ or phone Council Best Start on 1300 322 322
Local Forum on Domestic Violence Friday 13 March, 6.30–8.30pm Frankston Arts Centre Guest Speaker:
Rosie Batty
Domestic Violence Campaigner Australian of the Year 2015
Welcoming Babies ceremonies for 2015: • Karingal – Wednesday 18 March • Frankston South – Thursday 16 April • Langwarrin – Tuesday 5 May • Frankston North – Friday 29 May • Frankston – Saturday 13 June • Seaford – Tuesday 23 June • Carrum Downs – Wednesday 22 July
Harmony Day
Neighbour Day
Celebrating Cultural Diversity in Frankston City Thursday 19 March, 10am–2pm
The community you want starts at your front door A number of community groups are hosting events in support of Neighbour Day during the last weekend of March.
Community leaders, business owners, school principals, teachers, doctors, nurses, parents and everyone are invited to attend.
In partnership with the Frankston Multicultural Services network, Council is hosting a mini-expo with music, dancing and information about programs and services for local Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities. All welcome.
Neighbour Day is a perfect opportunity to get to know your neighbours and feel part of the community.
The focus is on prevention and change. Help address this problem in our community.
This is chance to say hello to each other, make new friends or just discover who actually lives in your street.
Free event.
White Street Mall, Wells Street, Frankston Same day as the Frankston Farmers’ Market
Dates, times and details of local events will be advertised in the ‘Your Council, Our Community’ advertisement in local papers early March or visit: frankston.vic.gov.au
Together we can make a difference. Bookings: 9784 1060 This event is hosted by Sisterhood Frankston and Mornington Peninsula – an initiative of the Frankston Toy Library which has been created to prevent domestic violence at a grass roots community level. A team of passionate volunteers, Sisterhood aims to lead innovative change in our community. Details: like ‘sisterhoodfmp’ on Facebook
Knit or Crochet Squares for Yarn Bombing New Epilepsy Support Group Your help is needed to create squares for a Frankston yarn bombing installation designed to help promote senior safety in June.
Full instructions are available online. Visit: frankston.vic.gov.au or phone 9784 1943.
The Frankston Region Epilepsy Support Group (FRESH) offers friendly and informal peer support including guest speakers and strategies for health and wellbeing.
Any shade of purple is welcome. A finished square should measure either six inches (152 mm) or 12 inches (304 mm) Squares required by Friday 1 May. Please send to: Active Ageing and Disability Services Frankston City Council PO Box 490 FRANKSTON VIC 3199 Or drop them in at any Council Customer Service Centre or Library. 6«
Purple is the colour of the United Nations designated World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on 15 June. For more information about seniors rights or if you are experiencing elder abuse and want to know about options, visit: seniorsrights.org.au or phone 1300 368 821
Adults with epilepsy or families/friends of someone with this condition are welcome. Supported by the Epilepsy Foundation. When: Second Saturday of the month including 14 March and 11 April, 1–3pm Details: mackscreek@optusnet.com.au or 0407 509 519
Our Community Frankston City NEWS
March » April 2015
Frankston City Citizens of the Year 2015 Frankston City’s outstanding citizens for 2015 were honoured on Australia Day for their selfless commitment to others, inspiring spirit and dedication to volunteering. Citizen of the Year Glenda Viner
Register Now for 2016 Registrations are now open for children eligible to attend
Glenda became a member of the Frankston Historical Society 28 years ago, and has served as its president for the past 15 years.
Pictured at the Australia Day Awards ceremony are: Marion Beattie, Hayley Russell, Glenda Viner and the Mayor, Cr Sandra Mayer
Glenda helped to establish the Ballam Park Homestead as the home of a local Public Records Office Depository, which holds the historical records of Frankston in its archives.
Young Citizen of the Year Hayley Russell
She has been an integral member of the community, committing her time to numerous organisations, including: The Frankston Hospital, the Brotherhood of St Laurence and the Frankston Community Register, the latter run from Carrum Downs Police Station.
Senior Citizen of the Year Marion Beattie
Marion is well known around the Frankston North area and has been described as a giving, beautiful and nurturing lady, always putting a smile on everybody’s face. Marion is a regular letter-writer and author of Wild Dust and Green Fields, the story of her relative Bronco George, a famous cowboy from the ‘old west’. A natural entertainer, Marion spent 30 years travelling Victoria, performing at senior citizens homes. Recently she was ther carer for her son who died of Parkinson’s Disease last year, inspiring her to advocate for legalising medicinal marijuana and euthanasia. Marion is also passionate about tackling homelessness and is committed to donating any funds made from the sale of the rights of her book towards the cause.
Community Event of the Year Lyrebird Community Christmas Festival and Carols
Now in its ninth year, this event grows each year attracting around 4500 people to this community-run event which also has the support of many local businesses and community members. Letters of acknowledgement were also presented to the following two young residents:
Jasmine Martin
Sole carer for her mother which includes administering medical procedures along with making many personal sacrifices while continuing her education in a Diploma of Children’s Education and Care.
Mikala Sykes
Volunteer coach for the Under 9’s team for the Seaford Junior Football Club and helping young children by volunteering at Auskick.
The Splash Card student discount scheme is offering students additional school holiday discounts throughout 2015.
High school, TAFE and university students are eligible to register for a card, visit: splashcard.com.au
Splash Card gives students exclusive giveaways, job updates and special offers from participating local businesses in Frankston’s city centre. Businesses with additional offers in school holidays include:
Check out Splash Card on Facebook and Twitter for updates on events, jobs, giveaways and special offers.
• Strike Bowling • Subway • Peninsula Gamers • Eccoqui Restaurant
kindergarten in 2016
A natural leader and mentor, Hayley has been a valued member of the 1st Seaford Scout Group since she was 11 years old. Last year Hayley helped to transform a dormant Venturer unit into one of the fastest growing units in the area. Her efforts earned Hayley a Queen’s Scout Award, the highest award in Venturers. Hayley is now on the Victorian Branch Youth Council.
School Holiday Splash Card Discounts
• Crust Gourmet Pizza
three and four-year-old
Registrations for four-year-old kindergarten and three-year-old kindergarten are open until Friday 24 April 2015. Residents and ratepayers who register between 2 February and 24 April 2015 will be placed earlier than non-residents and those who do not register during this time. The Kindergarten Central Registration Procedure is available on Council’s website for families to view. Families can register their child in person at Council Customer Service Centres, online or via mail. Details: 1300 322 322 or frankston.vic.gov.au
Facebook and Skype for Seniors Free hands-on information session, including opening an account and addressing security concerns. Use one of our computers or bring your own tablet or laptop and access free Wi-Fi to practise. Session includes a free morning tea. When: Thursday 9 April, 10.30am–12pm Where: Frankston North Community Centre, 26 Mahogany Avenue, Frankston North Bookings: 9784 1943 »7
Liveable City Frankston City NEWS
Pet Registration Due 10 April
March » April 2015
New Play Space
Plowman Place and Bay Street South, Frankston
Cat and dog owners are reminded to renew their registration by 10 April. Registering your pet greatly improves the chances of them being reunited with you if they are lost.
Streetscape works are underway in Frankston’s Plowman Place and Bay Street South to increase the number of parking spaces and improve safety near Frankston Park.
Registration also supports a number of important animal management services. Renewal notices will be posted in March. Please contact Council to register your pet once they are aged three months or you could be fined. Registered animals are also required to wear their registration tags when off their property. Details: frankston.vic.gov.au
One-way Streets and More Parking
Frankston South residents James, Isla and Caroline enjoying the new fenced play space now open at Overport Park
Overport Park in Frankston South features new children’s play equipment following Council’s recent $160,000 investment. New picnic tables, seating and shade make this a popular meeting place for young families. Located in a dog free-roam area this play space has also now been fenced. Council will progressively fence playgrounds located in dog free-roam areas, to help support everyone’s enjoyment.
Parking is Illegal on Nature Strips and Footpaths State-wide State-wide rules prohibit parking on footpaths or nature strips throughout Victoria.
These streets are now open to one-way traffic only, with Plowman Place open to traffic heading west (towards the foreshore) and Bay Street South heading south (towards High Street). This permanent change in traffic flow will provide space for an additional 30 car parks in Plowman Place, which will offer a range of all-day and unrestricted parking, and include two new car parks for people with a disability.
Council is required to enforce the Victorian Road Safety Rules 2009. These rules are in place primarily for safety reasons but also to protect valuable infrastructure, such as drainage, that often runs under nature strips and footpaths. This infrastructure is also funded by ratepayers.
The works also include street lighting upgrades, stormwater drainage improvements, landscaping, pathway upgrades and a new ramp to support disability access to Frankston Park.
Parking across footpaths also blocks people using those footpaths, particularly wheelchair and pram users, and restricts the view of people entering or leaving driveways.
Works are expected to be complete by mid April 2015. Maps and additional information are available under ‘Notification of works’ on Council’s website, visit: frankston.vic.gov.au
Drivers who continue to break the road rules could attract a fine. The current fine for parking on a footpath or nature strip is $89.
Improving Road Safety Around Schools Meet Lottie – the School Crossings Victoria mascot. Council is installing these new stickers at school crossings across Frankston City to help support children’s safety. This has been undertaken thanks to a grant from the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) Community Road Safety program. Remember to Stop, Look, Listen, Think – and wait for the whistle!
8«
Council is investing $860,000 in these works, which will significantly improve access and create additional parking opportunities in the Frankston Park precinct.
Liveable City Frankston City NEWS
March » April 2015
Local Major Projects: Status Update Council invests in Future of Baxter Park Council has recently started the $1.4 million upgrades for the cricket and football pavilions at Frankston South’s Baxter Park. Works are expected to be complete by mid 2015. Thank you to the resident sporting clubs for their cooperation during the works which will ultimately improve facilities for players and visitors.
The facility will feature a modern new home for the Frankston Yacht Club and also include a café, restaurant, public toilets, community space, function room and a safety look-out.
Transit Interchange In January 2015 Premier Daniel Andrews announced a taskforce to lead the Victorian Government’s $50 million investment in the Frankston Station precinct.
Works are due to be completed late 2015.
Langwarrin Men’s Shed The Langwarrin Men’s Shed members are very excited about the construction of their new facility next to the Langwarrin Community Hall in Lloyd Park, Cranbourne Road.
Frankston Park Function Centre Construction is well underway on this new two-storey facility at Frankston Park.
The Minister for Transport the Hon Jacinta Allan, the Premier Daniel Andrews, Member for Frankston Paul Edbrooke and the Mayor Cr Sandra Mayer at Frankston Train Station
The Premier also announced the Victorian Government would be honouring the $13 million in funding previously allocated to Young Street improvements. The concrete slab has been poured, the steel frame assembled and external car park works have also commenced. The project is jointly funded by the Langwarrin Community Centre, Australian and Victorian Governments, Frankston City Council, Langwarrin Township Committee and the Langwarrin Men’s Shed. The centre will seat 370 people downstairs and 220 people upstairs and have picturesque views of Port Phillip Bay. It is funded by the Victorian Government ($1.5 million), Frankston City Council ($1.14 million), AFL Victoria ($250,000), AFL ($250,000) and Federal Government ($200,000), along with significant in-kind support from the Frankston VFL Football Club. The function centre is due to be completed by mid 2015.
Works are on schedule to be completed in March–April 2015. If you’d like to find out more about joining the Langwarrin Men’s Shed, please contact Laurie, phone: 0417 390 818
Frankston Basketball Centre Council is working towards expanding the facilities available at the Frankston Basketball Centre site in Seaford.
Frankston Yacht Club
The Mayor Cr Sandra Mayer, is Council’s representative on the Taskforce and will be reinforcing the community message that residents want ‘action on the ground’ on this long-awaited project. “We commend the State Government on this announcement,” said the Mayor, Cr Sandra Mayer. “The announcement gives us hope that it will result in shovels in the ground by early 2016.” The Government has committed to develop a fast-tracked master plan and the Taskforce has a deadline of the end of August 2015 to recommend priorities. The master plan will include planning for: • Transport hub • Multi-level parking • Retail and café strip • Commercial hub • Proposed TAFE redevelopment • Permanent Victoria Police presence “This is more than a facelift,” said Premier Andrews. “We’ll make this precinct a safe and modern hub for transport, TAFE and shopping. We’ll also clean up Young Street.”
Work is underway on this $10.5 million development. Council has allocated $6 million this financial year, while the Australian Government has contributed $1.25 million.
A community Working Group, including representatives from Council, businesses, service providers, community members and commuters, will have input into the Taskforce.
Submissions are currently being assessed to engage a lead architect to commence designing this major facility. Council intends to complete the tender documents by June 2015. »9
Frankston City NEWS
Ventana Fiesta March » April 2015
You don’t need to leave Frankston to experience the vibrant world of Latin America, Portugal and Spain.
February – March 2015
VENTANA ARTE – FREE EVENTS 27 February – 28 March
Craft Display
– Frankston Arts Centre Foyer Q’ewar dolls, Panama hats, papier mâché figurines and Mosaico social enterprise craft
At the ninth Ventana Fiesta, celebrate ancient and recent Asian influences in the Latin world and how the Americas have contributed to global gastronomy.
VENTANA CULTURA AND FILM FESTIVAL – FREE EVENTS
Language, stories and art house movies
1 March – 29 March
Live Music Sundays at Frankston Library
Exhibitions and Installations
Street Art
Gallery Lane, off Wells Street, Frankston
Educational Workshops
– available for schools and adult groups Music, arts and movement workshops and guided tours, especially tailored to your needs in English and/or Spanish language, VSL and VCE by request. When: 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25 March, 10am–2pm Bookings: 03 9784 1896
Ventana Closing
Frankston Arts Centre, Thursday 26 March, 6.30pm Meet the artists in an open guided tour of the exhibitions and help finish the inner life of a piñata! Bookings: 03 9784 1896
Carnival Parade
12.45–1pm, Frankston Foreshore to Wells Street Plaza Come and be part of the Carnival Parade with your own costume and meet the Chinese Lion dancing with the Andean Devil.
Bilingual Preschool Storytimes The very hungry caterpillar Spanish – English Thursday 12 March, 10.30–11am Children’s corner, Frankston Library Portuguese – English Friday 13 March, 10.30–11am Children’s corner, Carrum Downs Library
Film Evenings
Nibbles and drinks provided Caramorú*, Brazil 2001, Victorian premiere, Portuguese with English subtitles Tuesday 3 March, 6.30pm Community Room, Frankston Library Emilia, PG, Ecuador 2007, Victorian Premiere, Spanish with English subtitles Abuelos (Grandparents)*, Ecuador/Chile 2010, Victorian premiere, Spanish with English subtitles Tuesday 10 March, 6.30pm Community Room, Frankston Library Mundo Alas (World Wings), PG, Argentina 2009, Spanish with English subtitles Tuesday 17 March, 6pm Community Room, Frankston Library *Non commercial movies are given an R+18 rating by the
Australian Classification Board, which does not always reflect the suitability of the film. Changes to these events may occur.
Enquiries: 03 9784 1020 10 «
Saturday 14 March 11.45am–12.45pm, Frankston Foreshore, at the end of Wells Street Bring your carnival costume for the parade and a flower to offer to the Queen of the Sea.
Andean music by Chilean, Luis Escudero and Argentine, Leo Rodríguez Sunday 1 March, 1.30–2.30pm Spanish guitar collection by Filipino, Bernardo Soler Sunday 15 March, 1.30–3pm World Latin concert by Argentine, Abe Dunovits Sunday 29 March, 1.30–2.30pm White Street Mall Light Boxes, off Wells Street, Frankston
A day of culture, colours, flavours, dance, music, rhythms, passion, craft, stories, languages and workshops for the whole family
Opening Ceremony
– Frankston Arts Centre and Cube 37 Argentine sculpture, Bolivian and Ecuadorian ceramics and paintings, Marco Polo in Piñata, Treasures of the Pachamama, interactive installations, Andean shrines and more
Photography
VENTANA STREET FIESTA – FREE EVENT
Ventana Street Fiesta
1–7pm, Wells Street, Frankston Join this exciting street festival with free music and entertainment, dancing, food stalls, market stalls and much more. Official Opening Ceremony: 1.15pm After-party: 7pm til late at Frankston Groove Train with Sin Frontera or enjoy dinner and sangria at Rocotillos Cafe Club Other activities include: • Zumba class • Have your say at the SBS radio live broadcast celebrating 40 years. Take a free photo and don’t forget your dancing and soccer shoes and sunhat! • Join in the first Ventana Street Art Projects with Toni and Jesús • Children’s tent: Make your own piñata or paper boat, join in traditional games, choose your body or face paint pattern, learn new soccer tricks and sing along with the Mexican Music Man Final program is subject to change
Frankston City NEWS
March Âť April 2015
Frankston Remembers Anzac Day 2015
Image courtesy AWM ART 02161
Commemorating the centenary of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (Anzac) landing at Gallipoli
Saturday 25 April 6am
Dawn Service
10.30am Commemorative March 11am
Commemorative Service
2.15pm Anzac Football Match 6.30pm
Frankston Park, Football Oval Starts in Baxter Street Frankston Park, Football Oval Frankston Park
Frankston Remembers Frankston Mechanics Institute Anzac Gala Dinner Dance
Honouring their service
Âť 11
Frankston City NEWS
Frankston Remembers
Car Parking for Anzac Day Saturday 25 April 2015 Anzac Services Given large crowds are expected for the 100th Anniversary of the Gallipoli landing, two services will be held at Frankston Park. These are free community events. Anzac tokens will be available to purchase.
Venue: Frankston Park Corner of Young Street and Plowman Place, Frankston
Dawn Service Please arrive before 5.45am for 6am official start
Background stories from 5.45am Gunfire Breakfast from 6.45am Barbecue and coffee provided by the Rotary Club of Frankston Long Island on the grassed area next to the Church, Bay Street South end. Gold coin donation please.
Commemorative Service Commences 11am
Public viewing area is on the oval. Limited seating. Please be prepared to stand or bring your own picnic rug. Free parking Council is offering FREE parking on Anzac Day, Saturday 25 April 2015, between 5am and 6pm at the following car parks: • Frankston Mechanics Institute, Plowman Place • Playne Street car park, corner of Playne and Young Streets • Young Street East Parking Area, site of Sunday Markets, enter via Young Street • Frankston Waterfront car parks, next to Frankston Pier and Kananook Creek Boat Ramp Parking fees will be enforced elsewhere. Illegal parking will still be enforced. Drop-off/Pick-up Zone and Disabled Parking The St Pauls Anglican Church car park (next to Frankston Park) at the corner of Bay Street South and High Street is a drop-off and pick-up zone and disabled parking only.
12 «
Alternative parking Public car parking areas include Frankston Arts Centre, Bayside Entertainment Complex and Bayside Shopping Centre, Frankston Train Station and High Street. Fees may apply. Event Road Closures and Detours on Saturday 25 April 2015 • Baxter Street, between Park Street and Hastings Road will be closed 10–10.45am • Davey Street (west bound), between Baxter Street and Nepean Highway will be closed 10.30–11.45am • Young Street, betwen Plowman Place and Davey Street, will be closed 10.45–11.15am • Nepean Highway, between Davey Street and Plowman Place will be closed 10.45–11.15am Family-friendly Event Drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited at the Anzac Day services. Please refrain from smoking within the event site. Strictly no pets are allowed at the event.
Service concludes at 12pm.
Anzac Day 2015 March » April 2015
Commemorative March
Frankston Park Football
Veterans, emergency service personnel and descendants of veterans meet to take part in a march to the Commemorative Service in Frankston Park.
Frankston VFL Football Club vs Richmond AFL Reserves team
To honour Frankston residents who made the ultimate sacrifice, the march will also feature local students carrying the service record of those whose names are on the Avenue of Honour.
Kick off at 2.15pm Free entry for kids, Club members and all Service personnel. Adults $10
Frankston Remembers Anzac Gala Dinner Dance Featuring Tommy Carter Saturday 25 April 2015 6.30–11pm Frankston Mechanics Institute 1N Plowman Place, Frankston Limited places available
Please contact Frankston RSL for advice and guidelines about participating in the march, phone: 9783 2288
Tickets: $50 includes two courses and drinks until 10pm. Dress: formal
All marchers to assemble by 10am in Baxter Street (between Frankston Primary School and St Francis Xavier Catholic Church).
Bookings: Frankston Visitor Information Centre, phone 1300 322 842
March commences at 10.30am and proceeds along Davey Street, left at Nepean Highway, south at Bay Street, into Frankston Park via the main gates at the corner of Bay Street South and Plowman Place Best points to view the march ••Davey Street (southern side) ••Bay Street (in front of Mechanics Institute)
Photo by Brad Hill
Commemorative Art Piece Frankston RSL invites all primary and secondary schools in Frankston to join the Anzac spirit by taking part in a commemorative art piece. Students paint their ideas onto an RSL supplied art board, which will form part of the
Thank you to those supporting the Anzac Day services including:
CFA St John Ambulance VicRoads Rotary Club of Frankston Long Island SES
Frankston schools and students Cadet units Frankston VFL Football Club Victoria Police
day’s service and be returned to the school after being displayed around Frankston City. For those who may have missed out there is still time and boards are available from the RSL at welfare@frankstonrsl.com.au
MPNFL Anzac Football Round Sunday 26 April 2015 Frankston YCW vs Karingal Ballam Park, Frankston All welcome for a traditional Anzac service at 2pm before the seniors football match.
• Over 8000 Australian soldiers were killed at Gallipoli by the end of 1915 • 25 April is the day on which Australians remember the sacrifice of those who have died in war • Anzac Day is a time when Australians reflect on the many different meanings of war • Lest We Forget
Adults $10, Concession $6 Kids under 16 free In conjunction with Frankston RSL
Seaford RSL Sub Branch Saturday 25 April 2015 Commemorative Service 9.45am Seaford Cenotaph, Station Street, Seaford The Commemorative march starts at 9.30am along Nepean Highway, from Peninsula Dry Cleaners, proceeding down Station Street. Following the service, all are welcome to the Seaford RSL Club Rooms. The Club is also open for breakfast on Anzac Day, 7–9am. Details: 9786 5880 » 13
Frankston Arts Centre
Frankston City NEWS
March » April 2015
The FAC 2015 program contains 24 performances featuring the Frankston debut of the Sydney Dance Company and the return of the much-loved Miriam Margoyles. Lots more shows, exhibitions and workshops feature throughout the year.
Stay up to date with what’s on by subscribing to e-news or to receive What’s On brochures in the post: 9784 1060 or thefac.com.au For the full 2015 program visit: thefac.com.au
M E A
13
B E R
Hit Productions
Evelyn Krape
An Onyx Production
Showcasing Students
By Alan Seymour Tuesday 10 March, 8pm
Friday 17 April, 8pm Saturday 18 April, 8pm
Tuesday 5 May, 6pm
Tuesday 26 May, 3.30pm and 6pm
The One Day of the Year
More Female Parts
A CDP Production
By ILBIJERRI Theatre and Belvoir
Thursday 19 March, 4.30pm and 6.30pm
Wednesday 29 April, 8pm
n by Sarah Hawkins
The 26-Storey Treehouse
Beautiful One Day
José Carbo with Slava and Leonard Grigoryan
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Thursday 26 March, 8pm
Sunday 3 May, 8pm
My Latin Heart
Comedy Festival Roadshow
360 Allstars
A Queensland Theatre Company Production
shake & stir theatre co
By Matthew Ryan Saturday 16 May, 8pm
Tuesday 30 June, 10.30am and 6pm
Kelly
Andrew McKinnon presents Miriam Margolyes
The Importance of Being Miriam
Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes & Dirty Beasts
ATA Allstars
Ballet Revolución
Tuesday 7 July, 8pm
Sunday 24 May, 4pm
Bookings: 9784 1060 or thefac.com.au 14 «
The Australian Ballet School
Frankston Arts Centre is a business unit of Frankston City Council
Frankston City NEWS
Neighbourhood News March » April 2015
It is Your Community Centre
Make Change Happen
Take the Lead
By Cr Glenn Aitken – Deputy Mayor
By Cr James Dooley
By Cr Rebekah Spelman
The Frankston North Community Centre is a place where you can connect with other people in your community. The centre is now managed and run by Council and provides a huge opportunity to bring a diverse range of services to the community. The full strength of Council’s resources and support will build on the previous work of the Centre. Council’s vision and hopes for the Centre include: • A friendly and welcome atmosphere
Every day, Council is helping reduce social and economic disadvantage in our community through the work of the Frankston Charitable Fund. You may have already supported the Fund by purchasing a candle at the Frankston Christmas Festival of Lights – or attended one of their fundraising events including charity balls and quiz nights. The Frankston Community Fund is a perpetual, charitable fund set up to support the work of local charities through an annual grants program. One of the best things about this Fund is that the money raised is distributed locally, in our community. It was established by Council under the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation and Council also employs a part-time officer to help coordinate the Fund, grants process and activities. A Committee of Management, including community members, helps determine how the grants are allocated. Recent grant recipients include: • Ardoch Youth Foundation – education support for young children • Second Bite – distributing fresh food to people in need • The Alannah and Madeline Foundation – Better Buddies program in two local schools • The New Hope Foundation – Frankston Café Bazaar project for senior citizens • Vision Impaired People’s Aid Foundation – life skills training for vision impaired women
This one goes out to the dog owners. I love taking my two dogs for walks around my area almost as much as they love it. But when I’m out either with my dogs or just in the car, I almost always spot people walking their dogs off-leash. Some people might not see the problem with this because their dog seems to be well enough in control, but the truth is that our local law insists that all dogs must be walked on a lead in all areas of the Frankston municipality, except of course for designated off-leash parks. The reason for this is pure and simple – safety. Safety for dogs, other pets and people.
• A place which feels ‘alive’ as host to a number of vibrant activities and programs • Inclusion for all ages and backgrounds • A focus on arts, education and life skills • A place for personal development and community connection We want to know what you want for your Community Centre – so you can make it your own.
Frankston North Community Centre Coordinator Janet Reid invites residents to drop in
The doors are now open. You are welcome to drop in for coffee and a chat, suggest ideas, access the public computers with internet or find out more. The centre currently hosts many diverse programs ranging from Tai Chi and Agestrong classes. But we want to hear from you about other programs that you want to see offered. The Centre is open Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm at 26 Mahogany Avenue, Frankston North. Phone: 8773 9545. The Frankston North Community Centre is also hosting a Come Meet Your New Neighbours event on Neighbour Day, Saturday 28 March, 11am–2pm. There will be lots of activities and entertainment as well as a sausage sizzle, food and drinks. Finally, I would like to acknowledge the work the previous Committee dedicated to the former Mahogany Neighbourhood Centre and the community of Frankston North.
North-West Ward
Cr Glenn Aitken – Deputy Mayor Phone: 9786 3274
You can make a real difference and give to the local community by supporting the Fund. The Fund offers a workplace giving program and a number of Council staff have already signed up to donate from their fortnightly salary. Any workplace or individual can be a part of this program. Workplace giving donations are managed through workplace payroll and deducted from your salary before tax, potentially reducing your taxable income. That means you receive an immediate tax benefit rather than having to wait until the end of the financial year. Your donation can be as little as $2 per fortnight or $50 per week – it’s up to you. You will be helping to make a significant difference to families struggling to feed their kids and many others who are doing it tough in Frankston. To find out more about the Frankston Charitable Fund Workplace Giving Program please contact: fiona.cann@frankston.vic.gov.au or 1300 322 322.
Cr Rebekah Spelman walking her dogs Patrick and Carl Lee in Seaford
No matter how well trained your dog is, you can never know when the dog's instincts will kick in and give in to the urge to chase after something. There’s also the danger of your dog being hit by a car, or of course the unexpected negative reaction to another dog passing by which could lead to fights that may leave pets seriously injured or worse. But if those reasons aren’t enough to convince you to make sure your dog is always on a leash during walks, think about this: Guide Dogs Attacks from off-lead dogs are one of the main reasons that working Guide Dogs are retired prematurely. A massive 34 per cent of blind or vision impaired Guide Dog handlers have had their dog attacked while working, with an average of one Guide Dog attack every month. That’s awful. Guide Dogs do amazing work and if they are attacked, they are less likely to be able to properly defend their handler or themselves because they are harnessed and leashed. But even putting aside the physical harm, the distraction from off-leash dogs can cause Guide Dogs to become anxious and less effective in their work. Please don’t risk the safety and effectiveness of working Guide Dogs in our community.
Seaford » Karingal » Frankston North » Frankston
Cr James Dooley
Cr Rebekah Spelman
Mobile: 0428 246 861 Email: crdooley@frankston.vic.gov.au
Mobile: 0427 714 370 Email: crspelman@frankston.vic.gov.au
» 15
Frankston City NEWS
Neighbourhood News March » April 2015
New Greek Orthodox Church in Frankston
Wonderful Frankston
A Councillor’s Role
By Cr Darrel Taylor
By Cr Suzette Tayler
By Cr Brian Cunial
2015 is going to be an exciting and busy year. This year a number of developments will be completed in the South Ward which will greatly contribute to Frankston’s ongoing transformation.
As a Councillor my role is to serve the community and ensure local needs are met. If there are local changes you would like to see, then I urge you to participate and have your say. Get involved and let us know – we are here to represent your voice and your views.
Congratulations to the local Greek Orthodox community on the completion of their new Church of Epiphany at 3 Petrie Street, Frankston. More than 1800 local residents identify as Greek Orthodox, but all people are welcome to visit the church which is mainly open Sundays or other holy days. This impressive new building is one of the traditional Byzantine styles which is adorned with traditional icons inside the church. Greek is the third most-common language spoken in Australia after English and Italian. The ‘School of Modern Greek’ operates at Frankston High School on Thursdays after school for students from Prep to Year 10. The school is accredited by the Department of Education and is taught by fully qualified bilingual teachers. For details, phone 9787 4869 or 0438 874 868
Καινούργια Ελληνική Ορθόδοξος Εκκλησία στο Φράνκστον Συγχαρητήρια στην Ελληνική Ορθόδοξη Κοινότητα του Φράνκστον για την ολοκλήρωση της καινούργιας εκκλησίας των Θεοφανίων εις το 3 Petrie St Frankston. Η εκκλησία είναι χτισμένη σε εντυπωσιακό Βυζαντινό ρυθμό. Και είναι διακοσμημένη με εικόνες Υπάρχουν πάνω απο 1800 κάτοικοι στη δημαρχία του Φράνκστον που είναι `Ελληνες Ορθόδοξοι χριστιανοί. `Oλοι είναι ευπρόσδεκτοι να επισκευτούν την εκκλησία που είναι ανοιχτή κάθε Κυριακή και όλες τις γιορτές.
The Dolphins Football Club pavilion is starting to take shape, the new Frankston Yacht Club development is coming out of the ground and construction of South East Water’s new building is moving along quite quickly. These should all be completed by the year’s end. Other exciting developments occurring throughout the City are Peninsula Private Hospital’s $50m emergency department development, the Langwarrin Men’s Shed which is close to completion and the new Baxter Cricket/Football/Netball Pavilions which will include an upgrade to the current cricket pavilion. Also, we will soon start work on upgrades to the East and West ends of Wells Street along with Thompson and Keys streets. I am very proud that Council has finally resolved to commence design and construction of a new War Memorial in Beauty Park. It has been 18 months of hard work to finally get a resolution to move from the current site which is no longer suitable or safe due to significant growth in memorial attendance. It should be completed in time for the 2016 Anzac Day commemoration. I attended the Australia Day celebrations at the Frankston Arts Centre and it was wonderful to see so many people taking the Citizenship pledge. I wish to congratulate our Citizen, Senior Citizen and Young Citizen of the year recipients – they are well deserving of their recognition. Also congratulations to Emma Robinson from Seaford Scouts on her Queen’s Scout Award – the highest award in Scouting. Finally, if you get an opportunity, go down and have a look at the art work in the Frankston Library Forecourt. It has an Alice in Wonderland theme. It looks fantastic and the kids will love it. In the picture below the rabbit is telling me how wonderful it is to live in Frankston. Bye for now.
Τα Ελληνικά είναι η τρίτη γλωσσα της Αυστραλίας μετά τα Αγγλικά και τα Ιταλικά. Το σχολείο Ελληνικών της Κοινότητας λειτουργει στο Frankston High School κάθε Πέμπτη απόγευμα για μαθητάς της πρώτης μικρής εως και της δεκάτης τάξης.
By joining in the discussion you really can impact on local government decision making and outcomes that affect your local area. Many of Frankston’s most exciting developments, including the Transit Interchange funding announcement, Frankston War Memorial relocation, and the soon-to-be Transfer and Recycling Centre, were born through residents who were passionate enough to get involved, speak up, and work with their local Councillors to make change happen. Council is the level of government that is closest to residents and by far the most accessible when people have issues they need resolved. Councils also deliver most of the basic services on which communities rely. Council immunises our children and provides essential maternal and child health services as well as kindergarten buildings, playgrounds, school crossings and many needs of local families. For our older residents and those with a disability, we offer personal assistance and property maintenance, as well as a Meals on Wheels service. We maintain our City’s libraries, numerous parks and sports grounds, public toilets – the things that mean a lot to local residents. Council’s maintenance responsibilities are extensive and include graffiti removal, beach cleaning, drain and footpath repairs, street lighting, as well as responsibility for around 85 per cent of Frankston City’s road network. These are just a handful of the services Council provides to the community; however we can only improve these through resident feedback. Nowadays it’s becoming more apparent community members take to social media to voice their concerns; however traditional methods such as picking up the telephone or emailing your Ward Councillor are still just as welcome.
Τα μαθήματα διδάσκονται από δίγλωσσους πτυχιούχους δασκάλους και είναι αναγνωρισμένα απο το υπουργείο παιδείας
You can also have your say via Council’s website, request to speak at a Council meeting or even run for Council yourself. You just have to be prepared to put in lots of hours to represent the community’s needs and respond to issues.
Για περισσοτερες πληροφορίες καλέστε το 9787 4869 ή 0438 874 868
Please remember that if you have a local issue then your Councillors are here to help.
South Ward
Langwarrin South » Frankston City Centre » Frankston South » Frankston
Cr Brian Cunial
Cr Darrel Taylor
Cr Suzette Tayler
Mobile: 0400 236 977 Email: crcunial@frankston.vic.gov.au
Mobile: 0428 137 268 Email: crtaylor@frankston.vic.gov.au
Mobile: 0428 448 081 Email: crtayler@frankston.vic.gov.au
16 «
Frankston City NEWS
Neighbourhood News March » April 2015
Around North-East Ward
Lobbying Pays Dividends
Improving Connections
Cr Sandra Mayer – Mayor
Cr Colin Hampton
Cr Michael O’Reilly
Thompsons Road
Council has been working hard behind the scenes to make real improvements for our City and this work is coming to fruition.
Council continually upgrades ageing infrastructure as part of its ongoing maintenance program. This includes progressively repairing, upgrading or replacing around 874km of footpaths in Frankston City.
It is great to see the Victorian Government confirm that the duplication of Thompsons Road will proceed, between EastLink and Clyde Road in Cranbourne – as per their pre-election announcement. This $175 million project will benefit many Frankston City residents, particularly Skye, Sandhurst and Carrum Downs residents who often travel via this road and will spend less time stuck in traffic.
This is evident in the announcement about the new Waste Transfer Centre in Skye which Council will open later this year. I have been actively involved in the process which has occurred over a long time to make this happen. This has included several meetings with the previous owner of the Waste Transfer Centre. I joined the CEO and Council officers in the extended negotiations that have now led to a successful sale of the Skye property to Council.
Country Fire Authority (CFA) Council is also working with the new Member for Carrum to advance the proposal to relocate the Carrum Downs CFA building to the Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve. After meeting with the CFA at their present site, and witnessing their current operating conditions, it has strengthened my resolve to see this happen sooner rather than later.
Thank you to the community who clearly expressed their support for this in their responses to the ‘Speak up for Frankston’ campaign in the lead up to the recent State election.
There is also progress for the Skye CFA. Council is about to consider a recommendation to sell them a parcel of land to enable their relocation and to build a state-of-the art centre to better meet local needs.
Council has delivered on your number one priority and this announcement represents a great step forward for our community.
Community Event of the Year Congratulations to the Lyrebird Community Centre team on their well-deserved Community Event of the Year award for their Community Christmas Festival and Carols. This event grows every year and has now moved to Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve to accommodate the large crowd. I was among the crowd this Christmas and thought it was the best yet. Thank you to all the Lyrebird staff including Fiona Dannock and Carolyn Walls plus their families and volunteers who work so hard year-round to make this event possible. Also thank you to the Carrum Downs businesses that financially support this event – the Bendigo Bank and Donovan Real Estate Partners.
House of Peace I recently met with the very welcoming Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Victoria, at their ‘Bait-ul-Salam’ (House of Peace) on the former site of Leisureland Fair in Langwarrin. They held an Australia Day event and are planning a community day for Langwarrin residents as they are eager to open their doors to the local community. This follows on from their great work with Clean Up Australia Day and environmental work with the Harmony Creek project which promotes ‘love for all – hatred for none’.
North-East Ward
Residents will benefit from this being a Council-managed Centre – and we look forward to residents making the most of this service being available again locally. The Ballarto Road intersection with the Western Port Highway is another issue where I have been particularly active in leading Council’s lobbying to achieve a suitable outcome for residents. It is a community safety issue that Ballarto Road must remain open to the Western Port Highway when it is upgraded to a freeway, with a full interchange allowing for on and off ramps on both sides. Otherwise, there will be a dramatic increase in traffic in Carrum Downs and Skye roads that are not designed for heavy trucks. The Labor candidate for Carrum listened to our case and promised to support Council’s view for: • A full interchange at Ballarto Road • No interchange at Wedge Road We will be holding the new State Government accountable to make sure that promise is kept. Thank you again to the community who supported this advocacy effort. With new local members for Frankston and Carrum, it’s important to keep active in telling them what is important to you.
Council recently renewed a section of shared pathway in Carrum Downs from the corner of Firth Close and Dandenong Road, north to Luscombe Avenue. The improvement to this area is quite substantial as the path was in very poor condition and Council’s audit identified this location as a priority. The new 2.5 metre-wide section is designed to accommodate cyclists and pedestrians and improvements included associated line marking, holding rails and signage. This area is now much more accessible for residents, particularly those with mobility issues. Locals can also now take advantage of improved links in the pathway network. This helps improve the shared pathway connections to link with the Peninsula Link Trail. This track is popular with walkers, runners and cyclists as it extends 25km from Patterson River south to Moorooduc Highway, largely following the route of Peninsula Link. Council invested about $140,000 on this one project, but this is part of an overall expenditure of more than $1.5 million on pathways throughout Frankston City. Ongoing improvements to the Boggy Creek Shared Pathway are also planned over the coming 12 months. Improving connections to these assets helps our residents to stay active and healthy by walking and cycling.
Studio Park Closure Studio Park, behind McClelland Sculpture Park in Langwarrin, is closed until Thursday 16 April 2015 for environmental monitoring and maintenance.
Langwarrin Event Expressions of Interest The Langwarrin Township Committee is hosting a Langwarrin Celebration Day on Sunday 22 March, 11am–2pm. They are looking for local community, business groups and variety stalls to come along and join in. For further information, please contact: Sam Rowley, phone 9789 7653.
Langwarrin » Carrum Downs » Sandhurst » Skye
Cr Sandra Mayer – Mayor
Cr Colin Hampton
Cr Michael O'Reilly
Mobile: 0400 236 107 Email: crmayer@frankston.vic.gov.au
Mobile: 0400 236 109 Email: crhampton@frankston.vic.gov.au
Mobile: 0418 721 679 Email: croreilly@frankston.vic.gov.au
» 17
Frankston City NEWS
Thursday 19 March 2015 9am - 5pm
IRONMAN Sport and Lifestyle Expo, Merchandise and Info Desk
Catani Gardens, St Kilda
9am - 5pm
IRONMAN Athlete Check-In
Catani Gardens, St Kilda
9am - 5pm
IRONMAN Sport and Lifestyle Expo, Merchandise and Info Desk
Catani Gardens, St Kilda
9am - 5pm
IRONMAN Athlete Check-In
Catani Gardens, St Kilda
Friday 20 March 2015
Saturday 21 March 2015 9am - 5pm
IRONMAN Sport and Lifestyle Expo, Merchandise and Info Desk
Catani Gardens, St Kilda
9am - 10am
IRONKIDS Melbourne Start
Catani Gardens, St Kilda
10am - 12pm
IRONMAN Practice Swim
Pier Promenade, Frankston Waterfront
10am - 1.30pm
IRONMAN Pre-Paid Shuttle Bus - St Kilda to Frankston
Pier Promenade, Frankston Waterfront
10am - 3pm
IRONMAN Compulsory Overnight Bike Racking and Gear Bag Drop
Pier Promenade, Frankston Waterfront
12.30pm - 4.30pm
IRONMAN Pre-Paid Shuttle Bus - Frankston to St Kilda
Corner Nepean Highway and Wells Street, Frankston
Sunday 22 March 2015 - RACE DAY 4.30am - 10pm
IRONMAN Pre-Paid Shuttle Bus - St Kilda to Frankston
Lower Esplanade, Outside Palais Theatre, St Kilda
5.30am - 6.30pm
IRONMAN Sport and Lifestyle Expo, Merchandise and Info Desk
Pier Promenade, Frankston Waterfront
7.20am
IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship Melbourne Male Pro Race Start
Pier Promenade, Frankston Waterfront
7.23am
IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship Melbourne Female Pro Race Start
Pier Promenade, Frankston Waterfront
7.40am - 8.10am
IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship Melbourne Age Group Race Start
Pier Promenade, Frankston Waterfront
9.30am - 7.00pm
IRONMAN Pre-Paid Shuttle Bus - Frankston to St Kilda
Cnr Nepean Highway and Wells Street, Frankston
11am - 1.30am
IRONMAN Sport and Lifestyle Expo, Merchandise and Info Desk
Catani Gardens, St Kilda
3.20pm
1st IRONMAN Finisher Expected (approx)
Catani Gardens, St Kilda
Monday 23 March 2015 18 ÂŤ
1.10am
IRONMAN Race Officially Closes (17 hours)
Catani Gardens, St Kilda
March » April 2015
CHANGED TRAFFIC CONDITIONS Temporary road road closures closures will will be be in in place place for for the the IRONMAN IRONMAN®® Asia-Pacific Asia-Pacific Temporary Championship Melbourne Melbourne being being held held on on Sunday Sunday 22 22 March March 2015. 2015. Championship Please note note the the changes changes in in your your area. area. Please
Mitcham, Donvale
STREET/ROAD STREET/ROAD STREET/ROAD EastLink EastLink Tunnels Tunnels EastLink Tunnels EASTLINK EASTLINK AND AND FRANKSTON FWY EASTLINK AND FRANKSTON FWY between Frankston FRANKSTON FWY between Frankston Dandenong Rd between Frankston Dandenong Rd and and Tram Dandenong Tram Rd Rd Rd and Tram Rd
3 3 3
Frankston, Seaford, Seaford, Frankston, Carrum, Chelsea, Chelsea, Frankston, Seaford, Carrum, Edithvale, Aspendale Carrum, Chelsea, Edithvale, Aspendale & Mordialloc Edithvale, Aspendale & Mordialloc & Mordialloc
NEPEAN NEPEAN HWY HWY kerbside lane NEPEAN kerbside HWY lane from from Frankston kerbside lane from Frankston to Mordialloc Frankston to Mordialloc to Mordialloc
4 4 4
St Kilda St Kilda St Kilda
PIER RD between PIER RD between Beaconsfield Pde Beaconsfield Pde PIER RD between and Yacht Club and Yacht Club Beaconsfield Pde and Yacht Club
1 1 1 2 2 2
LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION Mitcham, Ringwood Ringwood Ringwood Frankston, Carrum Carrum Frankston, Downs, Dandenong, Dandenong, Frankston, Carrum Downs, Rowville, Scoresby, Downs, Dandenong, Rowville, Scoresby, Wantirna,Scoresby, Ringwood, Rowville, Wantirna, Ringwood, Mitcham, Donvale Donvale Wantirna, Ringwood, Mitcham,
MM oo oo ro ro o o c c H H w w y y
TO FRANKSTON TO FRANKSTON LOCAL TRAFFIC LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY ONLY
du du
DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Closed Closed (ConnectEast Closed (ConnectEast maintenance) (ConnectEast maintanence) maintanence) Southbound Southbound carriageway Southbound carriageway closed carriageway closed
closed Northbound Northbound carriageway Northbound carriageway closed carriageway closed (local closed (local access access only) only) No (local access Any only) No Standing Standing Any Time and TowAny No Standing Time and Tow Away Zone Time Tow Awayand Zone Away Zone Road closed Road closed Road closed
TIME TIME TIMESaturday 21 8pm 8.00pm Sat 21 Mar 8.00pm SatSunday 21Sun Mar -- 7am 4.30am 22 Mar - 4.30am Sun 22 Mar Mar 22 Mar
6am - 10.30pm 6.00am - 10.30pm Sunday 22 March 6.00am - 10.30pm Sun 22 March
Sun 22 March
6am - 10.30pm 6.00am - 10.30pm Sunday 22 March 6.00am - 10.30pm Sun 22 March Sun March 21 6am 22 Saturday 6.00am Sat 21 March to 2am Mon March -Sat 2.00am 6.00am 21 23 March Mon 23- March March 2.00am Mon 23 March
N ol a Nol n St an S t
Wil lia Wil ms St liam sS t
D D D
STREET/ROAD STREET/ROAD STREET/ROAD PLAYNEST STbetween between PLAYNE PLAYNE ST between NepeanHwy Hwy and Nepean and Nepean HwyRd and Cranbourne Cranbourne Rd Cranbourne Rd CRANBOURNERD RDbetween between CRANBOURNE CRANBOURNE RD between DaveySt Stand andFletcher Fletcher Rd Davey Rd Davey St and Fletcher Rd FLETCHER RD between FLETCHER RD between FLETCHER CranbourneRD Rdbetween and Cranbourne Rd and Cranbourne and DandenongRd RdEast East Dandenong Dandenong Rd East DANDENONGRD RDEAST EASTbetween between DANDENONG DANDENONG RDSkye EAST between FletcherRd Rdand and Skye Rd Fletcher Rd Fletcher Rd and Skye Rd FRANKSTON-DANDENONGRD RD FRANKSTON-DANDENONG FRANKSTON-DANDENONG RD betweenSkye SkyeRd Rdand andFrankston Frankston between between Skye Rdoff-ramp and Frankston Fwysouthbound southbound off-ramp and Fwy and Fwy southbound off-ramp and on-ramp on-ramp on-ramp NEPEANHWY HWYbetween between NEPEAN NEPEAN HWY FletcherRd Rd andbetween DaveySt St Fletcher and Davey Fletcher Rd and Davey St
E E E
NEPEAN HWY between NEPEAN HWY between Pier PromHWY and between Davey St NEPEAN Pier Prom and Davey St Pier Prom and Davey St
A A A B B B
C C C
ayay eewew e r r n nF F stsoto FrFarnakn k
Cranbo Cranbourne Rd urne R d
H Haa st stiings ng R s Frankston R Hospital Frankston Hospital
DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Roadclosed. closed. Road Road closed. North/South accesson onYoung YoungStSt North/South access North/South access on22 Young St maintained until3am 3amSun Sun March maintained until 22 March maintained until 3am Sun 22 March Northbound Northbound Northbound carriagewayclosed closed carriageway carriageway closed Northbound Northbound Northbound carriagewayclosed closed carriageway carriageway closed Roadclosed closed Road Road closed (localaccess accessonly) only) (local (local access only) Roadclosed closed Road Road closed Roadclosed closed Road Road closed (localaccess accessonly onlybetween between (local (local access only Fletcher andWells Wellsbetween Rd) Fletcher and Rd) Fletcher and Wells Rd) Northbound carriageway closed Northbound carriageway closed (access via southbound Northbound carriagewaylane) closed (access via southbound lane) (access via southbound lane)
MM cM cM ahaoho nsnsR R dd Be Beach ac S h St t
Samuel Sherlock Samuel Reserve Sherlock Reserve
MM oooror ooodod ucucH H wywy
H i gh H i gh S t St
WW elelslls Rd Rd
DaDnan dednen onogng RdRd Dnan EaEsas Da dednen tt onogng Rd Rd WW esetst
NN epeepaenan HH ww yy Frankston Park HighFrankston Park H i gh S t Y St Y N ol an S N ol an S t t
Wil lia Wil ms St liam s St
4am - 8pm Sunday 4.30am - 8.00pm 22 March 4.30am - 8.00pm Sun 22 March
Sun 22 March
NeNe pepae nanHH wywy
EaEsat s LtinLkink k
Ea Ea s t Ls t L inkin
PENINSULA PENINSULA LINK OPEN LINK OPEN TO TO MORNINGTON MORNINGTON PENINSULA PENINSULA
y
SpSp rinrin gvgv alealRd e Rd
Rd Cran on d b st n R k Cran ourne n o ra bou rne F anks t - Fr
NeNe p epanean HwHywy
REFER TO REFER TO FRANKSTON FRANKSTON INSET INSET
Fr F r Ballarato R Ballarato d Rd
E E
Sk Skye R ye d Rd
Bea Beach S ch St t
d d
FRANKSTON FRANKSTON
Pier P r om Pier P r om
TO TO DANDENONG DANDENONG
lainLkink sulauL ninnins Pe Pe
o Se af r d Rd o Se af r d Rd
Thomps on Rd Thompso n Rd
We lls S We t lls S t u You AP Y o l A P ayn lay e ne S t Da St Davey ve St yS t
Rdd onn R t kssto k Island annLong r Country Club F a Long Island g--Fr Country Club n g o ennon d n de Daan D
TO SEAFORD OR TO SEAFORD OR FRANKSTON CITY CENTRE FRANKSTON CITY CENTRE (LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY) (LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY)
B B
YullYie ullie St St
SEAFORD SEAFORD
y y HwHw anan pe NeN epe
TO MELBOURNE TO via MELBOURNE CITY MorningtonCITY via MorningtonPeninsula Fwy or Peninsula Fwy or EastLink Northbound EastLink Northbound
d dR Leo d Mc eod R L Mc
D D
n gn g StSt etlecthcehrer FlF RdRd
MORDIALLOC
an an ks ks to to E a E a n n s tLsitnL - D- D kink an an de de no no ng ng R dR d
Rd
3 3 MORDIALLOC
DANDENONG DANDENONG
wywy d Hd H lan an ps ps l GipGip uth th SoSou
va ith Ed va ith Ed
insu nlsaulFa wFywy -Peneni gtonton-P rninning MoMor
le le Rd
d d
y y HwHw an n pe pea NeNe
W e W lls R e lls R
rinces F Princes wy H Princes H wy wy
Biketurnaround turnaround Bike Bike turnaround
C C
Fl e tc h Fl e er R tc h d er R d Be a Be a c h S ch t St
Ne Ne pepaena nHw Hyw
White St
Cheltenh a Rd Cheltenh m Rd am
CONTRAFLOW CONTRAFLOW ON SOUTHBOUND ON SOUTHBOUND CARRIAGEWAY Princ es FwCARRIAGEWAY y P
Wes Wte esrn tern Por PtorHtwHyw y
d R Rd h h
Lower Be Lower Dandenong R d Dandeno Be ac ng Rd ac White St
2 2
O r n Ovve ertto on R Rd d
Bu r Bu wood rwo H od wy Hw y
DaDa nde nde nonno gnVg V alle alyleHw y Hw y y
Balcombe Rd Balcombe Rd
Spr Spr ing gv invg gv alvealR e dRd
WW arri arga riga l RldRd
h Rd d ac ach R Be Be
Bay Rd Bay Rd
M M ona on s as h F h w Fw y y
Finish Finish Finish
NORTHBOUND NORTHBOUND OF FRANKSTON OF FRANKSTON FREEWAY OPEN FREEWAY OPEN
KERBSIDE LANE KERBSIDE LANE CLOSED (LOCAL CLOSED TRAFFIC(LOCAL ONLY) TRAFFIC ONLY)
RINGWOOD RINGWOOD
d Cant e rbury Rd Cant e rbury R
y w y H w s sH ce e in inc Pr Pr
BRIGHTON BRIGHTON
South Rd South Rd
y y HwHw an n pe pea NeNe
HaHa mpt mopt n oSt n St
Esp Eslaplnaandaede
COURSE COURSE ON PATH ON (NoPATH road (No road closure) closure)
Sp pr Sriin pr p ng rgiin ng vg al avleal alR edRd
ST KILDA
EL
NORTHBOUND OFNORTHBOUND EASTLINK OPEN OF EASTLINK OPEN
WW arar rigrig al al RdRd
Princ e Princ s H es w Hw y ST KILDAy
NN
Transition Transition Transition
o uo u n gn g StSt
TU
Start Start Start
FRANKSTON INSET INSET FRANKSTON
y w Hwy ah H d h onda ro n oo oo Moor M
EL
iadRd roonrioanR BoB
sp sp
y y F wF w shsh
E ondnd E Orm Orm o
4 4
Burwood wy Burwood Hwy H
Mo Mo n a na
1 1
Bike turnaround Bike point turnaround TU point NN
Whiteh rse Rd Whiteh orse Rd o Canterb Canterb ury Rd ury Rd Be ALBERT a PARK Be con ALBERT ac sfie PARK on sfi ld P eld d Pd e e
Through traffic traffic Through traffic
KaKrar ss StSt
Blac Blk abu ckb rn urn RdRd
Wet Whe ethe rbyrby RdRd
RdRd mam TraTr
a st a st er n Freeway er n Free way
E E
d Doncast e r Rd Doncast e r R
Local Local detour route detour route
k k EaEsatsLti nL i n
Train line Train line line Train
lsinitnkL tL sa ininkk lk EaE
Road closure Roadclosure closure Road
TIME TIME TIME 6.00am Sat 2121March 6am Saturday March 6.00am SatSun 21 March 11.00pm 22March March - -11pm Sunday 22 - 11.00pm Sun 22 March
3.00am - 8.00pm 22 March 3am - 8pm SundaySun 22 March 3.00am - 8.00pm Sun 22 March
3.00am - 8.00pm 22 March 3am - 8pm SundaySun 22 March 3.00am - 8.00pm Sun 22 March
3.00am - 8.00pm 22 March 3am - 8pm SundaySun 22 March 3.00am - 8.00pm Sun 22 March 3.00am - 8.00pm Sun 22 March 3am - 8pm Sunday 22 March 3.00am - 8.00pm Sun 22 March
For more more information, information, go go to to www.ironmanmelbourne.com www.ironmanmelbourne.com or or call For call 1300 1300 835 835 411 411 » 19
Frankston City NEWS
Build Your Business March » April 2015
2015 Small Business Grant Recipients Food Manufacturing a Key Theme for 2015 Small Business Grants
Karisha Trading
Peninsula Larder
Council’s popular Small Business Grants Program has once again attracted significant interest, with five businesses receiving grant support from Council.
Relocation Category
Home-Based Graduation Category
A food distribution company that specialises in products from Mauritius.
A food manufacturer working in the molecular gastronomy field that produces a flavour pearl garnish for fine dining. They supply restaurants and gourmet food retailers and have the potential to be stocked on cruises and airlines. The grant will be used to prepare a marketing strategy. The business has just moved to Seaford.
This year’s recipients have a distinct flavour, with four of them operating in the Food and Beverage Manufacturing or Hospitality sectors. These sectors are emerging as a strong segment of Frankston City’s economy, particularly in the Carrum Downs industrial precinct. Food and Beverage Manufacturing currently generates around $168 million a year in Frankston City, employing 443 people. There has been particular growth in Dairy Product Manufacturing, with businesses such as ‘five:am life’ and ‘Australian Dairy Park’ opening in Carrum Downs.
The grant funding will enable them to commence manufacturing their own product range from their new factory in Carrum Downs, with the business relocating from Ferntree Gully.
Clair de Lune Start-Up Category A French restaurant which will introduce new flavours in Frankston’s city centre. The venture is the latest offering by Chef David Mooney. The business adds to the growing culinary experiences offered in Frankston City. They will use the grant funding to assist with refurbishing the restaurant and promote their opening at 20 Beach Street, Frankston.
Container Save and Drumsavers Green Business Category Treats and recycles plastic drums used in the chemical industry to be produced for other industrial uses.
Business grant recipients: Simla and Girish Ramjuttun, Karisha Trading; Fiona Verwoerd and Rodney Graham, Peninsula Larder; Mayor, -Cr Sandra Mayer; Doug Hodgson, Container Save and Drumsavers; David Mooney, Clair de Lune; Ron Marcin, Container Save and Drumsavers; and Jacqui and Shane Kirkland, Grateful Harvest
The firm provides a positive environmental impact as it prevents potentially harmful chemicals from entering waterways and plastic drums/containers from landfill. They are now diversifying into plastic shredding and recycling, which the grant will assist them to fast-track. The business is located in Carrum Downs.
Grateful Harvest Relocation Category A producer of a Japanese health beverage known as ‘kombucha’ which is now diversifying to other products developed in-house under licence from overseas. The company is relocating from Mt Waverley to Carrum Downs and intends to develop a food production co-working space within their premises. The grant will be used to purchase point of sale equipment and other specialised materials. The five 2015 grant recipients are expected to employ up to 68 people and generate up to $17.6 million per year in Frankston City. Job creation by Small Business Grant recipients since the program commenced in 2013 is expected to reach 100 during 2015. Another application round of the Small Business Grants Program will be conducted in September–October 2015. If you would like to be alerted about the program and application dates, please subscribe to the Build Your Business eBulletin visit: businessfrankston.com.au
Frankston Space Innovators the pop up shop initiative
Council has been impressed with the high standard of applicants. With more than 60 Expressions of Interest received from homebased businesses, artists and community groups, the program has had a whirlwind of support from the community. Many applicants are looking for an opportunity to test their business in a retail setting with a view to taking on a tenancy in the long-term. The goal of the program is for these enterprises to become commercially viable and sign commercial leases.
Property Owners Wanted to help fill Vacant Shops Property owners of vacant shops in the Frankston city centre are urged to sign-up to the Frankston Space Innovators program, following the success of two pop-up stores in Playne Street. The program brings businesses into vacant buildings rent-free, whilst covering the cost of outgoings on a short-term licence agreement. It aims to bring vibrancy to areas that need it most by filling long-term vacant shops.
20 «
on their potential to commit to a longer term commercial lease after an initial rent free period. The two Playne Street shops, ‘The Last Bohemian’, a photographic gallery showing works by Seaford resident Jackie Goedhart and ‘Uncle Arnold’, a visual arts space, the brainchild of artist Brett Ashby, were launched by the Mayor Cr Sandra Mayer and the Federal Minister for Small Business The Hon Bruce Billson in December 2014 (pictured above). Property owners can enquire with Council to determine whether the types of businesses that have applied may suit their property and, if they wish, become involved in the selection process.
To make the program attractive for property owners to become involved, businesses selected for the program are shortlisted based
For more information about the program please email business@frankston.com.au or phone 1300 322 322.
Frankston City NEWS
Build Your Business March » April 2015
These sectors will be: • Health and Wellbeing • Tourism and Hospitality • Trades and Services • Agriculture and Outdoors • Business and Commercial • Media and Creative There will be a strong emphasis on interactive, hands-on activities and demonstrations. A series of speaker forums will run throughout the day featuring current students and recent graduates telling their ‘career journey’ stories – what it’s really like and how they got there.
Frankston and Mornington Peninsula (FMP) Careers and Jobs Expo
Information sessions will also focus on employment trends for the future: what skills will be required into the future, and which industries are forecast to experience the highest growth.
Tuesday 5 May, 9am–4pm Mornington Racecourse This event is FREE for all students
There will be prizes and giveaways throughout the day and a roving MC to help keep everyone motivated.
The FMP Careers and Jobs Expo 2015 will be the first major interactive careers and jobs expo across the wider Frankston and Mornington Peninsula region. It will be the only all-encompassing careers event to take place in the region in 2015. The Expo will be held at the Mornington Racecourse, and will be divided into six main sectors which represent the career opportunities for jobseekers across the region now and into the future.
The FMP Careers and Jobs Expo is a joint initiative presented by Frankston City and Mornington Peninsula Shire councils. PRESENTED BY
GOLD SPONSOR
SUPPORTING SPONSORS
Build Your Business Workshops in 2015 Council’s popular Build Your Business Workshops are available to all businesses. The 2015 program offers 21 workshops between April and September, in Frankston under four themes: • Starting Up/Business Basics/Finance – Planning for the future • Marketing /Growing Your Business – Is there a right or wrong way? • Social Media/Your Business Online – Do you have a social media plan? • Winning Business/Government – How to utilise opportunities within local, state and federal government Most workshops are $40 and if you book three, a fourth is free. Frankston Business Network and Frankston Tourism Inc members are eligible for a $10 discount on all $40 workshops. The first workshops for 2015 are:
Five steps to marketing success for small business Presented by Jim Schaefer of The Schaefer Group When: Thursday 23 April Time: 6–8pm This workshop will include practical marketing tools for small business including: branding, targeting, strategy, budgeting and execution.
Pricing for profit
Presented by Small Business Victoria When: Thursday 30 April Time: 6–8pm Cost: $20 p.p. (inc. GST) *Participants completing this workshop are eligible for one free mentoring session This workshop covers discounting, profit maximising, avoiding common mistakes and setting profit goals.
Maximise sales opportunities
and capitalise on Frankston events, holiday and the festive season Presented by Frankston City Council Events Team and Simone White of Chisholm When: Thursday 7 May Time: 6–9pm This free workshop will give you the tools to discover how you can benefit from increased traffic flow via events being held in Frankston.
Business planning and strategy
Presented by Stuart Lindsay of Pitcher Partners When: Thursday 14 May Time: 6–8pm This workshop will take a close look at the basic elements that make up a good practical strategic business plan, with simple steps to make the plan work for you and your business. Venue for all workshops is Council’s Civic Centre, 30 Davey Street (enter via Young Street), Frankston
Bookings for all workshops visit: businessfrankston.com.au or phone 9784 1875 Online credit card payment facilities are available. If you would like a copy of the full Build Your Business 2015 program, please send your contact details to business@frankston.vic.gov.au
Promote Job Vacancies FREE Council has access to a large database of local students and graduates via its Splash Card program. If your business needs to fill a position, email the details and we’ll promote it FREE to more than 7000 people. Email: business@frankston.vic.gov.au “I found a job through Splash Card as a sales assistant at Peter Oram Shoes to earn $2000 towards a school trip to France. Three years on and I am about to enter my third back to school season at the shop! It is a lovely small business and as a result I feel like I am truly part of another family. Thank you Splash Card – you have one very happy (and not broke) student!” – Olivia » 21
tjuringa Enviro News
Frankston City NEWS
March » April 2015
Greening our Future Events Beach Ramble
All sessions are FREE but bookings are essential. Visit: frankston.vic.gov.au and search Environmental Events or phone 9768 1628 to reserve your place.
Saturday 21 March, 10.30am–12pm Beach location will be confirmed once you register.
Photo by Chris Cassar
Learn about flora and fauna, the history of Port Phillip Bay told through local Aboriginal stories and contemporary science, plus what we can do to keep our beaches and bay cleaner.
Solar Information Session Saturday 14 March, 10–11.30am
Frankston South Community and Recreation Centre, 55 Towerhill Road, Frankston South Independent and factual advice to help you make the choice before you invest in solar power. This is particularly helpful for those taking part in the Frankston City Community Solar program, which is still open until May. Details: frankston.vic.gov.au
Members of the Baykeepers team
Baykeepers Film
Tuesday 17 March, 6–7pm, refreshments from 5.30pm
Resourceful Gardening Saturday 18 April, 9.30–11am Belvedere Community Centre, 36 Belvedere Road, Seaford Kick start your garden this autumn. Learn great tips for creating superb compost and a fabulous vegie garden.
Cosy Autumn Homes – “Do It Yourself” Tips
Frankston High School Hall, 97 Foot Street, Frankston South
Earth Hour
This stunning short film tracks the marine health impacts of plastic pollution in Port Phillip Bay and highlights positive action to address the issue. Followed by a talk with an expert guest speaker, you will hear about Beach Patrol and other community initiatives involving ‘ordinary’, local people making a difference.
“No-one can do everything, but everyone can do something.”
Saturday 28 March, 8.30pm
Join Council and millions of other people globally to turn off lights as a symbol of a more environmentally sustainable future. For more information visit: earthour.org.au
Tuesday 21 April, 10–11.30am Frankston North Community Centre 26 Mahogany Avenue, Frankston North Cheap and easy DIY tips for renters or owners: make your house cosy this autumn, while reducing your energy bills.
Smart Stormwater Solutions Helping Protect our Bay Healthy Local Waterways
Healthy Local Waterways RAIN
Rain and stormwater wash pollution down from the carpark into the bioswale
AIM To install bioswales to treat and improve the quality of stormwater runoff from the carpark before it enters the local waterways and bay.
WASH LEGEND Kerb Kerb breaks Native plants / grasses Overflow pit Infiltration material Existing drainage line
A B C
C
D
B
E F
A D E F
FILTER
22 «
Water seeps down through the bioswale trapping finer sediment and pollutants Cleaned stormwater collects in drainage pipes and flows to the bay
CLEAN PROJECT PARTNERS
Water spreads into the bioswale where plants trap litter and coarse sediment. Excess stormwater is removed through evaporation
This project has been assisted by the Victorian Government through Melbourne Water Corporation as part of the Living Rivers Stormwater Program
MULTIPLE BENEFITS • Protects local waterways and bay • Reduces stormwater pollution • Enhances local amenity • Simple design • Cost effective • Low maintenance
Stormwater entering the local waterways from the Peninsula Aquatic and Recreation Centre (PARC) car park is meeting best practice environmental standards due to an innovative approach in car park design. In 2014, Council installed bioswales in the PARC car park and smart soaker pits in adjacent Olive Grove. This was possible thanks to a $180,000 grant from the Victorian Government through Melbourne Water, as part of their Living Rivers Stormwater Program. The two new systems filter stormwater to remove pollutants and litter before they enter the drain, which eventually leads to Kananook Creek and Port Phillip Bay. The smart soaker pits along Olive Grove also allow excess water to soak into the ground and irrigate nearby street trees. A sign (pictured left) has been installed to provide information to the community on the benefits of the new systems. Council will be trialling the new technologies over time, to determine their suitability for future projects.
Frankston City NEWS
tjuringa Enviro News March » April 2015
Recycling and Safe Disposal Directory Did you know you can donate used bikes and eye glasses to help people in developing countries? You can also recycle your unwanted computer for free, cancel your phone book delivery and return out-of-date and unwanted medicines to any pharmacy in Australia.
The Frankston City Recycling and Safe Disposal Directory provides details on all these options and where you can recycle or dispose items that cannot be put into your kerbside bins. The Directory also details what you can do with more ‘difficult’ items including asbestos, batteries, chemicals, computers, medicines, needles, televisions and x-rays.
Recently updated and fully online, the Directory also lists local charities and online sites where you can donate, swap or give away items – which keeps waste out of landfill and could help raise much needed funds. Visit: frankston.vic.gov.au search for 'recycling directory'
Frankston Indigenous Nursery Re-opens Hard Waste Saturday 11 April, 9am–1pm Collection Service The start of the season means the best range of local, drought-tolerant plants are available – at affordable prices. Indigenous plants are ‘native’ to the local area and have an excellent success rate as they thrive in local conditions. Frankston Indigenous Nursery 32B McCulloch Avenue, Seaford (next to Seaford SES) From April and November, the Nursery is open on Wednesdays, 9am–3pm and usually the first Saturday morning of the month. Details: 9768 1513
Available anytime ‘at call’ Residents can access the ‘At Call Hard Waste Collection’ at any time during the year at a subsidised rate. Up to two cubic metres will be collected for $50 (one collection per financial year). Subsequent collections cost $75. Some of the staff and volunteers that help keep this Nursery well-stocked
To book your collection, phone 9721 1915
Your Rubbish = Your Responsiblity
It’s Not Easy Being a Frog
Nature Loving
But your help can make a difference
Peninsula Field Naturalists Club Monitoring frog populations is extremely important in directing management actions and enhancing habitat values to reverse this decline. Your help in monitoring frog populations is vitally important. The more records we have the better we understand the problems and the more we can do to help slow the decline. You can contribute to the frog census. When you hear frogs croaking please use your smartphone and take a sound recording.
The Southern Brown Tree-frog
In recent years scientists have noticed a significant decline in the numbers of native frogs throughout Australia. Frankston City Council and Melbourne Water are committed to slowing this decline. Local creeks and bushland reserves are known to be home to 12 species of native frogs including two endangered species.
To submit frog call sound recordings please email the file, exact location and the date and time to Frankston City Council’s Biodiversity Officer, Ian Wheatland: ian.wheatland@frankston.vic.gov.au All files types will be accepted, however the preferred file type for the recording is MP3. For more information on how you can help with frog monitoring email Ian or phone 9784 1882. More information is also on Melbourne Water’s website: frogs.melbournewater.com.au To identify frogs on your own this website is a great resource frogs.org.au/frogs/key.html
The Peninsula Field Naturalists Club members are amateurs who are interested in all aspects of the natural environment including birds, plants, fungi, insects, reptiles, geology and many other subjects. Members share their enjoyment of the natural world through excursions and learn from each other and guest speakers who often attend their meeting in Frankston on the second Wednesday of each month at 8pm. Visitors and new members are very welcome. Details: peninsulafieldnaturalists.org.au or 9775 4231bbish = Your Responsiblity » 23
Frankston City NEWS
Sport and Leisure March » April 2015
Learn to Swim at PARC The PARC Swim program offers an innovative, Learn to Swim pathway encouraging everyone to be safer around water, as well as promoting a life-long love of the water.
New Track at Ballam Park Athletics Centre Council has recently resurfaced Frankston’s athletics track at Ballam Park.
PARC Swim offers classes for children aged from six months, where an adult is in the water with the child. Classes for all ages and abilities are available. Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre, Corner Cranbourne Road and Olive Grove, Frankston Phone: 9781 8411 or parcfrankston.com.au
Council contributed $200,000 and the Australian Government an additional $200,000, thanks to the support of the Hon Bruce Billson MP. See the new track in action at the Frankston Athletics Open Day, Sunday 8 March, where little athletics and seniors will compete in events ranging from discus and hurdles to hammer throw and steeple. Details: frankstonathletics.net
Healthy and Happy Dogs Frankston Dog Obedience Club is a local community club that provides basic obedience classes to support responsible dog ownership.
It is also ensuring that the dog is a happy, healthy member of our community and this is not possible without some training.
The Club’s focus is on developing and maintaining good working relationships between dogs and their handlers resulting in happy, healthy, well-respected family pets.
For more information: fdoc.org.au or 0438 788 256
The Club also hosts classes in Agility, Tracking, Rally-O and Flyball. These classes are ideal for residents who wish to engage energetic dogs in activities that provide focused stimulation and appropriate outlets for their energy.
Daylight Saving Golf Specials
Some dog handlers enjoy competing and the Club’s first member competition for 2015 is on Saturday 14 March at the Kingston Pet Expo, with more to follow in September and October at the State Dog Park in Skye. Responsible pet ownership is more than providing food, water and shelter.
Agility dog “Izzie” enjoying the tunnel at Frankston Dog Obedience Club
YMCA Skate Competition This event always attracts a good crowd and there will be a barbecue, stalls and some amazing high flying thrills and spills. Frankston Skate Park is located at Samuel Sherlock Reserve (behind PARC), 16N Cranbourne Road, Frankston. Register from 11am. $10 per entry. Divisions – Best Trick Jam, Open Event, Masters & Groms with cash prizes in the open event. Details: skatepark.ymca.org.au or 03 9769 6579 For regular updates ‘like’ Frankston Skate Park on Facebook. Some of Australia’s best skateboarders will converge upon the world famous Frankston Skate Park Big Bowl on Sunday 12 April for the third annual Bowl Riders Australia skate competition. 24 «
Frankston Skate Park is one of the largest free skate facilities in Australia with more than 50,000 visitors each year. The on-site YMCA team members offer lessons, skate clubs, birthday parties, school programs, hire and more.
Play unlimited golf after 2pm for $15 during Daylight Saving (excluding public holidays). Bookings advised a week in advance, phone 9789 1480 Centenary Park Golf Club Centenary Park Drive, off McClelland Drive, Frankston Open seven days www.centenarypark.com.au The course is recognised as one of the best public golf courses in Melbourne, and also one of the longest at 6122 metres, par 73.