Frankston Times 30 November 2021

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Christmas time is here There will be plenty of Christmas activities to do around Frankston this holiday season. Local elves are preparing for a visit from Santa Claus. See story page 9. Picture: Supplied

Priority projects chosen before election Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au A NEW basketball stadium and swimming pool are among the key projects council will advocate for heading into next year’s state and federal elections. Council will lobby for funding for a $31 million upgrade of Pines Forest Aquatic Centre, a $45 million project to

build a district basketball and gymnastics stadium at the Frankston Basketball Stadium, a $6 million expansion of local recycled water programs, a new $4 million playground at Sandfield Reserve in Carrum Downs, and a $6 million proposal to create a 7.2 kilometer long public art trail from the Frankston Foreshore to McClelland Sculpture Park and Gallery. Council has committed $30.2 million in ratepayer funding towards the

five projects. It is seeking $31.4 million from the state government and $29.8 million from the federal government. Newly appointed Frankston mayor Nathan Conroy said events are being planned to promote the projects to the community and to other levels of government. “We’ve been having conversations with our local members of parliament and candidates about these and a range of other projects and have

early indications of support for these projects,” he said. “While the identified priorities have been limited in order to provide a succinct and prioritised list for members of parliament and candidates, there are other ongoing opportunities to advocate for funding.” Cr Kris Bolam said that council has already met with more than “30 federal ministers and shadow ministers in Can-

berra and [held] meetings with various state ministers and shadow ministers to influence decision-making that will benefit our community.” A previously planned redevelopment of the Frankston Basketball Stadium fell apart in 2017 when lease negotiations between Frankston & District Basketball Association and Frankston Council collapsed. Continued on page 3


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