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Main St could go one-way Cardinia Council has floated the idea of potentially implementing one-way traffic along Pakenham’s Main Street as part of a $2.4 million refurbishment project. At a recent meeting, Ranges Ward councillor Jeff Springfield moved an alternate motion to endorse the Public Realm Strategy as part of the Pakenham Revitalisation Project, while also further considering the potential of oneway traffic, undertaking further assessment of the viability of one-way traffic and commencing engagement with the community. STORY PAGE 3
Road revamp cash secured The Pakenham Roads Upgrade and Berwick’s Clyde Road Upgrade will go ahead as the Federal Government published its long-awaited infrastructure review which confirmed hundreds of millions in funding will be retained for improving local roads. The Pakenham Roads Upgrade will continue in full, improving McGregor Road and Racecourse Road. STORY PAGE 7
Roaring into 50 The Kooweerup and District Motorcycle Club has reached 50 years with a joyous night that brought together faces, old and new, to celebrate the club’s deep history and ongoing work bringing the community together through their love of bikes. STORY PAGE 25
Current day president Beau Sharp with the first president Lindsay Hansen and past president John Spencer. 373713 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS
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