8 - Frankston City Council

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November 2013 //
Frankston City
NEWS
Sand Sculpting Australia’s Exhibition
Opens Boxing Day at Frankston Waterfront
Ticket Prices
Frankston Waterfront will again
be transformed with spectacular
sand sculptures open daily from
26 December 2013 to 27 April 2014.
Includes all-day entry into exhibition
(pass outs available)
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Adult $12.50
Concession* $10
Children (3-12) $9
Children (under 3) No charge
Family (2 adults & 2 children) $39
– Extra Child $6
• Groups of 15-19 people $7.50 per person
• Groups of 20+ people $6.50 per person
*Seniors Card, Disability, Student, Carers
and Pension card
Cash only at the gate or pre-purchase tickets,
for yourself or as a gift from the nearby
Frankston Visitor Information Centre, phone
1300 322 842 or www.visitfrankston.com
This year the team of talented international
and Australian sand sculptors will carve in
meticulous detail “Story Land.” Reality and
fantasy will combine with popular Penguin
book titles including Charlie and the Chocolate
Factory, The Mr Men and Little Miss Books,
Angry Birds, Postman Pat, Angelina Ballerina,
Flower Fairies and so many more!
Opening Hours
26 December 2013 to 26 January 2014
Monday to Sunday – 10:00am to 7:00pm
(Last tickets sold at 6:00pm)
Integrated with the sculptures will be speed
carving demonstrations, sculptor tours and
talks, along with a range of children’s activities
including Sand Sculpting Workshops, Sand Art,
Sand Bottles, Sand Pens, Sand Diggers, Giant
Sand Pit, Children’s Activity Sheet, Lego Play
Zone and the Channel 9 Summer Chill Zone.
Plus on weekends and school holidays, there
will be roving entertainment and face painting.
www.frankston.vic.gov.au
For bookings phone (03) 5986 6684 or
admin@sandstormevents.com.au
Saturday and Sunday –10:00am to 6:00pm
(Last tickets sold 5:30pm)
Win a Family Pass
Frankston Waterfront
to see Story Land
510N Nepean Highway, Frankston
Melway Ref: 100A B8
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summer events including the
Frankston Waterfront Festival
Groups must be pre-booked at least 24 hours
prior to arrival to receive the group-booking rate.
New Meal Deals also available for groups.
27 January 2014 to 27 April 2014
Monday to Friday – 10:00am to 4:00pm
(Last tickets sold 3:30pm)
Inside ››
festivals and
events wrap
Groups
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dog ownership
recycling and green
waste calendar
Seaford // Frankston // Langwarrin // Karingal // Skye // Frankston South // Frankston North // Carrum Downs // Langwarrin South // Sandhurst
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Your Council
November 2013 //
In this issue
Festivals and Events Cover Wrap
Sand Sculpting Australia Opens ........ Front page
Your Council ...................................................... 2
Connected Community ...................................... 3
Building a Better City ...................................... 4-5
Our Community ................................................. 6
Proud and Safe ................................................. 7
Recycling and Garden Waste ............................ 8
Disability Access ................................................ 9
Responsible Dog Ownership ...................... 10-11
Frankston Arts Centre ...................................... 12
Neighbourhood News .................................. 13-15
Build Your Business ................................... 16-17
Tjuringa – Enviro News............................... 18-19
Sports Telecast ................................................ 20
Contact Details
Customer Service
Phone:
1300 322 322
Fax: 9784 1094
Email: correspondence@frankston.vic.gov.au
An Eventful Year
This is my final Mayoral column as we elect a
new Mayor in November after this edition has
gone to print.
Thank you to the community representatives
who have welcomed me to numerous events
and meetings throughout this year. Your
commitment to improving our community is
inspiring and demonstrates why we are so
proud to live in Frankston City.
Also thanks to my Councillor colleagues for their
support, Council staff for their hard work and
most of all my family, particularly my sons, for
their love and patience without which I couldn’t
have performed this role.
During this Mayoral term I prioritised our
leadership in promoting the changing face
of Frankston City as the business capital of the
south-east.
build on the great work to date and realise
Frankston City’s potential.
Some colleagues and I recently met with the
State Minister for Transport, The Hon Terry
Mulder, to discuss local transport issues
including the Overton Road rail crossing, the
Wedge Road and Frankston-Dandenong Road
intersection, Golf Links Road upgrade and
pedestrian signals on Nepean Highway near
Mile Bridge.
I also met with the Victorian Leader of the
Opposition, The Hon Daniel Andrews when he
visited Frankston recently. This was another
opportunity to advocate on your behalf for our
City’s future.
Cr Sandra Mayer
Mayor
Council will continue to advocate to all levels of
government for the projects we have identified
as priorities (outlined below on this page) and
keep this message consistent to improve our
business case for financial support.
Congratulations to The Hon Bruce Billson on his
success at the recent Federal election and his
appointment as the Minister for Small Business.
Cr Sandra Mayer at the Mayor’s Picnic with
Community Grant recipients ‘For Kids by Kids’ –
which supports youth mental health
Website: www.frankston.vic.gov.au
The next Victorian state election is scheduled
for 29 November 2014 and we look forward to
working with our local representatives to help
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:20am – 5:00pm
Frankston Beach Works for Summer
Civic Centre
Corner Young and Davey Streets, Frankston
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, 9:00am-5:00pm
Phone: 1300 322 842
www.visitfrankston.com
Hoon Hotline: 1800 66 4666
Graffiti Removal: 1800 355 300
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2 // Frankston City NEWS
A beach renourishment
project is currently
underway to help
preserve Frankston
Foreshore.
Recent storms
have contributed to
significant sand loss
and Council is working
with the Department
of Environment and
Primary Industries (DEPI) to import 15,000 cubic
metres of sand to help protect Frankston beach
from coastal erosion.
The works are going to provide a wider beach
space for the community to enjoy over summer
and we appreciate your cooperation during
beach closures in the meantime (Monday to
Friday, 6:00am-5:00pm).
Advocacy Priorities
Council is consistently advocating to other
levels of government for financial support
for the following projects:
1.Electrification and duplication of the train line
from Frankston to Baxter
2.Safe boat harbour and new Coast Guard building
3.Health and Human Services infrastructure
– to support the person centred response to
mental health and drug and alcohol services
Full beach access should be available again by
mid-late December.
This is one of many works helping prepare
our Foreshore for summer. Frankston Pier is
expected to re-open at the end of November.
The Kananook Creek Boat Ramp extension
is also nearing completion along with Creek
desilting works.
The Festivals and Events guide around this
edition of Frankston City News details the
activities available locally over the summer
season starting with the Christmas Festival of
Lights and including the Frankston Waterfront
Festival and Sand Sculpting Australia.
We are fortunate to enjoy such a full program of
major events in Frankston City.
Dennis Hovenden
CEO
4.NBN rollout to commercial precincts to
maximise the value of Frankston City’s
industrial land
5.Regional sporting facilities for basketball,
tennis and netball
6.Kananook Creek public space to complement
South East Water head office
7.Frankston Arts Centre upgrade
Connected Community
November 2013 //
Spring Ball Supports Frankston Charitable Fund
Thank you to everyone who attended the
Frankston Charitable Fund Spring Ball at the
Frankston Arts Centre on 12 October, raising
over $12,500.
Frankston Charitable Fund
SPRINg
BALL
Sponsors, politicians, business operators,
councillors from around Melbourne and the
people of Frankston City all put their support
behind this event with proceeds used to support
the work of local charities through an annual
grants program.
The four recipients of the 2013 round of grants –
the Victorian Immigrant and Refugee Women’s
Coalition, Pregnancy Assistance Incorporated,
Operation Larder Incorporated and Youth Support
and Advocacy Service – were all recognised on
the night.
The Ball was proudly sponsored by Aiden J
Graham Quarries & Sandpits with supporting
sponsorship from Nepean Industry Edge Training.
Frankston Charitable Fund is
a sub-fund of the Lord Mayor’s
Charitable Foundation.
Major event sponsor
Connect With Us Online
New Frankston City Website
In mid November, Council launches its new
clearer and cleaner looking website helping
you find information about Council services,
pay rates online, advise maintenance
requests, look up your bin night, find out
about local events and much more!
Social Media
Links to Council’s Facebook and Twitter
pages are available from the website.
Frankston City Council currently has over
1400 Facebook Likes and over 1260 Twitter
Followers. The community increasingly use
social media to learn more about Council
activities and provide feedback.
Community Directory
yy The new site features an online
Community Directory
yy Community groups, sporting clubs and
local non-profit organisations can manage
their own listing on the website
yy Existing users of this service have been
notified by email
yy Groups new to the service can visit the
website and sign-up to be involved
yy Residents can then access up to date
contact details for local clubs and groups
Council Plan and Annual Report
The 2013-2017 Council Plan outlines
Council’s strategic direction and priorities.
The 2012-2013 Annual Report documents
Council’s achievements against the Plan.
Copies of both publications are available online:
www.frankston.vic.gov.au and from Council
Customer Service Centres, or phone
1300 322 322 for a copy of the Council Plan or
Annual Report to be sent to you.
Sand Sculpting Australia
Reader Competition
Prize: Win one of 25 family passes to see
the Sand Sculpting Story Land exhibition.
Your Name: Age: Address: Phone: Email: ⃝ Yes, I would like to receive a new eNewsletter
from Frankston City Council
Post your answer to:
Sand Sculpting Competition
Media and Communications
Frankston City Council
PO Box 490, FRANKSTON VIC 3199
Or email: correspondence@frankston.vic.gov.au
Entries close: Friday, 6 December 2013
Winners will be notified by: 13 December 2013
Privacy Statement: Personal information will be used solely
for the purpose of entering the Story Land competition.
Personal information will not be passed onto any third party
without your permission.
Frankston City NEWS // 3
Building a Better City
November 2013 //
New Residential Zones to be Introduced
The State Government’s New Residential
Zones apply across all of Victoria from
1 July 2014.
Council has prepared Amendment C95 to the
Frankston Planning Scheme to apply the new
residential zones locally.
This helps clarify the type of development that
can be expected in residential areas. Residents
have already had the opportunity to comment
on the Frankston Housing Strategy which has
helped shape the proposed residential zones.
As a result Council has already changed some
of the proposed zones. For example, any highdensity development changes apply only in a
small area just north of Frankston’s city centre,
known as the ‘Ebdale precinct’.
The Neighbourhood Residential Zone is
proposed to be applied to existing residential
areas with established neighbourhood character,
environmental constraints and limited access to
services.
The General Residential Zone is proposed
to be applied to existing residential areas with
some opportunities for growth and development.
Further information will be available
at Ward meetings:
When
Where
Have Your Say
Thursday, 21 November North-East Ward
Your feedback is welcome
6:00pm – 8:00pm
St Jude's Parish
Primary School,
Warrandyte Road,
Langwarrin
Tuesday, 26 November
North-West Ward
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Talbot Hall (Seniors
Hall), Broughton
Street, Seaford
(next door to the
Community Centre)
Written submissions are due by Friday,
13 December 2013. Submission forms are
available online or from Council Customer
Service Centres, phone 1300 322 322 or
visit www.frankston.vic.gov.au or email:
correspondence@frankston.vic.gov.au
(Please include – Amendment C95 in the
subject line)
Thursday, 28 November South Ward
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Brotherhood of
St Laurence,
24 High Street,
Frankston
Post: Strategic Planning – Amendment C95
Frankston City Council
PO BOX 490
FRANKSTON VIC 3199
In person: Submission forms can be lodged
at any Council Customer Service Centre
Proposed Residential Zones
The Residential Growth Zone is proposed
to be applied to the Ebdale precinct in the
Frankston Central Activities Area where
residential growth is already occurring and there
is access to services and transport.
The existing Low Density Residential and
Mixed Use Zones, amended to align with the
features of the new residential zones, were
introduced to the Frankston Planning Scheme
by the State Government in July 2013.
Subdivision controls are being transferred
to the Low Density Residential Zone from
another part of the planning scheme.
Neighbourhood
Residential Zone
Restricts housing growth
and protects an identified
neighbourhood character.
General
Residential Zone
Respects and preserves
neighbourhood character
while allowing modest housing
growth and diversity.
Residential
Growth Zone
Enables new housing growth
and allows greater diversity in
appropriate locations.
Building a Better City
November 2013 //
City Centre Walkways
Frankston’s city centre will soon feature
it’s first ‘shared zone’ where vehicles will
need to slow down to 10 km and give way
to pedestrians.
The shared zone in Park Lane is one part of the
works which also include Gallery Lane and Park
Walk – all popular ‘short-cuts’ where people are
currently forced to walk on the road.
Aquatic Centre
The works will beautify the area, improve safety,
create opportunities for kerbside trading and
provide better access for people walking
around some of the laneway areas. Art work
and lighting elements will also brighten up
the city centre at night time.
This initiative supported by the State
Department of Planning, Transport and
Infrastructure with a project budget of
$1,132,000 aims to promote walking as a
means of transport.
Construction is due to start February 2014.
Disruption during trading hours will be
minimised as much as possible.
New Yacht Club Building Planned
Council’s new Peninsula Aquatic and
Recreation Centre (PARC) is progressing well
with construction already 38 per cent complete
and on track to open in spring 2014.
Steel structural work is well underway, the
50m pool and the program pool concrete
works are complete and construction of the
slide tower is in progress.
The new Centre will be a significant employer
in the local community with approximately
150-200 staff. Several senior management
positions have been appointed and the Centre
will be recruiting heavily around February and
March 2014 for positions including lifeguards,
gym instructors, cafe attendants, creche
assistants and more.
Positions vacant will be advertised via
www.frankston.vic.gov.au, SEEK and
sportspeople.com.au
For regular updates email aquaticcentre@
frankston.vic.gov.au with ‘join database’ in
the subject line.
STOP PRESS: Council has appointed a new
Board of Management to oversee the PARC.
This is the latest artist’s impression for the
exciting development proposed for the Long
Island site at Frankston Foreshore.
As well as offering cafe, dining and community
facilities, the building will house the Frankston
Yacht Club. Their current home is due to be
demolished as part of these improvement works.
New Bathing Box Coming Soon
Thanks to the Rotary Club of Frankston Sunrise
a new beach bathing box is under construction
on Frankston Foreshore using the Club’s
architectural and building expertise.
This follows the successful sale of the first
bathing box the Club built in Spring 2012, raising
$115,000 which was shared by the Club and
Council for community programs and projects.
Beneficiaries included the Frankston Charitable
Fund, Frankston South Community Centre and
the Frankston Special Developmental School.
This new bathing box should be complete by
the end of November 2013 when auction
details will be announced.
Net proceeds will go towards a fund held
by Council for projects and programs to be
delivered by the Rotary Club.
Thanks to sponsors who have donated
toward this project:
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Rotary Club of Frankston Sunrise
members constructing a new bathing
box to auction on Frankston Foreshore
Council is currently finalising details including
car parking, liquor licenses, and building
materials to ensure they are suitable for
extreme coastal conditions.
Construction is planned to start mid 2014
and will greatly enhance this prominent
waterfront location.
New Public Toilets
George Pentland Botanic Gardens
New improved public conveniences are currently
under construction at one of Frankston's premier
destinations.
This new public toilet replaces the former
bluestone toilet block at the Foot Street end
of the George Pentland Botanic Gardens.
The new facility is due for completion in
December and will include two unisex fullyaccessible toilets with baby change table,
a separate male and female toilet and a family
disability care room with hoist and mechanical
bed funded by Peninsula Access Support and
Training (PAST).
A new all weather shelter – complementing the
toilet design – will also be installed in the same
area during the first half of 2014.
Our Community
November 2013 //
L2P Success
Family Day Care
Family Day Care offers high quality education
and care for small groups where qualified and
experienced educators, registered with Council,
provide care in their own homes.
Care can be provided for up to seven children
at any one time including four preschool aged
children and up to three school aged children.
Thanks to Frankston Toyota for donating the
second of two vehicles now available under the
L2P learner driver mentor program.
L2P has been very successful with 22 local
young residents already obtaining their P plates
following 120 hours on road driving experience,
including Jamela (pictured right above) who said
“It’s amazing. Before this program I’d only been
able to drive six hours in two years as my mum
didn’t have her full licence.”
Another recent L2P graduate, Chantelle (second
from right), said she wouldn’t have her licence
without the program and that her mentor was
“very helpful, calm and patient”. More mentors
are wanted - training starts in February.
Free sausage sizzle and live entertainment!
BYO picnic rug or table and chairs,
sunscreen and hat!
Bookings: 9784 1046 or 9784 1943
L2P is funded by the TAC, managed by
VicRoads and coordinated locally by Council’s
Youth Services. This program is possible
thanks to volunteer driver mentors and
sponsors:
yy Frankston Toyota
yy Carrum Downs Bendigo Bank
yy Frankston Autobarn
yy Simply Red Signs
yy Maurice Blackburn Lawyers
yy Travis Honda
Play is integral to children’s learning and
development and the curriculum encourages
children to:
yy explore and learn about the world around them
yy develop communication skills
yy develop early literacy and numeracy skills
yy discover, imagine and create
Family Day Care is flexible and offers:
yy full-time and part-time care
yy overnight care – subject to approval
yy weekend care
yy before and afternoon care
yy respite care
Council supports a quality service by providing
regular home visits, professional development,
administrative assistance and support to
educators and parents.
If you are looking for quality child care the
service is currently taking enrolments for 2014
or if you are interested in becoming a Family
Day Carer and have a minimum Certificate III in
Children’s Services, phone 9784 1965.
Details: www.frankston.vic.gov.au (search
‘L2P’) or 9768 1366.
10 Cheap Ways to Keep Cool at Home During a Heatwave
When it’s too hot for too long the summer heat
can become a serious problem. If your home
gets really hot during a heatwave and you don’t
want to spend a bucket of cash on keeping the
place cool, then this information is for you.
Free Air Conditioning
Place a bowl of ice on a chair in front of a
pedestal fan for an instant air conditioning effect.
You can also angle a couple of fans in a room to
create a cross breeze.
Forest Canopy
Plants have a chilling effect both inside and
outside your home and can help help block
sunlight through windows.
Egyptian Method
Run a hand towel or a shawl under cold water
and place it around your neck. When it dries out
or if the towel starts to get hot, rinse and repeat.
Turn it Off
Lights generate heat – keep them off.
Clothing ‘Au Naturel’
Wear loose-fitting natural fibres like cotton
around the house to stay comfy and cool.
Draw the Blinds
Close your blinds and curtains from 9:00am–
5:00pm to keep cool air in and the hot air out.
Eat Cool
Avoid turning on the oven or stove to cook a hot
meal. This will lower the temperature in your
home as well as your energy bills. Eat high
water content foods like fruit and salad.
Water Makeup
Keep a spray bottle filled with water in the fridge
to spritz yourself and your pets or enjoy an ‘icy’
pedicure by popping your feet in a bucket of
cold water.
Icy Shots
Fill ice trays with juice, cover the trays with foil
and put a toothpick in each square then place
in the freezer. One hour later, you have mini icy
poles you can enjoy throughout the day!
Drink up
Stay hydrated with lots of water. And don’t
forget about your pets – make sure their water
bowl is full. Another smart move is to drink your
beverages cool but not ice cold. Very cold drinks
can cause stomach cramps.
For more information on staying
safe during heatwaves, visit:
and search ‘Heatwave’
Proud and Safe
November 2013 //
Council Prepares for Fire Season
It is important that all properties are in a fire
ready state prior to the fire danger period
(usually 1 December) to avoid receiving a
notice. Contractors are extremely busy in the
lead up to summer, so it is important to book a
contractor early.
Council also conducts controlled burning in
some parks and reserves during spring and
autumn and maintains over 5,500 fire hydrants
across Frankston City.
Frankston City’s Natural Reserves Rangers and
Municipal Fire Prevention Officer do all they
can to manage fire risk while balancing local
conservation needs. Each year Council and the
Country Fire Authority (CFA) carry out extensive
work to ensure any local bushfires can be
quickly contained.
Residents are encouraged to maintain their
fire hydrants by mowing the surrounds to
ensure the hydrant is visible from both sides
and avoid parking within one metre of hydrants.
For information about Frankston City’s Adopt
a Hydrant Program contact the Municipal Fire
Prevention Officer on 1300 322 322.
Firebreak maintenance works are underway in
all 55 reserves and along roadsides including
grass slashing, debris removal in designated
firebreaks and ongoing maintenance throughout
summer.
Open Air Burning is Illegal
Backyard incinerators are banned. Permits
to burn must be obtained from Council as
conditions apply to ensure everyone’s health
and safety.
A fire in a chiminea is acceptable as heating.
Wood-fired barbecues or pizza ovens can only
be used for cooking purposes, and never on
days of total fire ban.
Council Officers also work along side the CFA
and Victoria Police in patrolling reserves on
days of high fire danger and on weekends
during the fire danger period. This is to provide
rapid response in the event of a fire and to
reduce the risk of arson.
Council also undertakes Fire Hazard
Assessments on all vacant land within the
municipality – over 1,400 properties. Fire
Prevention Notices are issued as part of this
program and failure to comply can result in
heavy penalties.
Pick up/Drop off
Only Zones
Three safe pick-up/drop-off zones are
available in Frankston’s city centre.
If you park your car in any of
these zones you will be fined
– please leave free for people
transporting others.
Wells Street, near Park Lane and Cinemas
All current open air burning permits become void
as of Saturday, 30 November 2013, 4:00pm.
Any illegal burning during the Declared Fire
Danger Period could result in criminal charges.
For more information on what you can
and can’t do during the Fire Danger Period
and on days of Total Fire Ban please visit
www.cfa.vic.gov.au
Keys Street, just off Wells Street, first zone
on the right
Graffiti Prevention
Best Presented
Bathing Box 2013
Congratulations to Peter and Jillian Dwyer
who have consistently maintained their
Frankston Foreshore bathing box number
17 to an excellent standard.
Nepean Highway, two zones in front of
Quest – Peninsula on the Bay
Council invites Karingal locals to help address
and remove graffiti in Ashleigh Avenue,
Frankston by joining the ‘Residents Against
Graffiti’ group. With schools, community
services and two shopping centres, residents
want this busy area to look its best.
Residents, schools and businesses in and
around Ashleigh Avenue are welcome to
contact Council which has been funded by the
Department of Justice to coordinate this project.
Contact: melissa.king@frankston.vic.gov.au
or 9784 1049.
The Mayor, Cr Sandra Mayer presented the
2013 Award to Peter Dwyer in early October.
Graffiti currently costs Council around $370,000
annually to clean and maintain.To report any
information on graffiti vandals, please phone
police on 000.
Snake Safety
Snakes are coming out of hibernation
and basking in the sun. Snakes are
native animals protected by law and help
keep down the rat and mice population.
Snakes will avoid people. If you
encounter a snake, stay still and wait
for the snake to move on.
Wear strong boots and loose fitting long
trousers if walking in bushland reserves
and keep dogs on a lead. In the unlikely
event of snake bite, apply pressure to the
bite site and phone 000. Wrap the limb
firmly and keep as immobile as possible.
Recycling and Garden Waste 2014
RECYCLING & GARDEN WASTE CALENDAR 2014
Your recycling bin and your garden waste bin will be collected on
alternate weeks on the same day as your garbage bin.
Tick your colour.

Recycling Bin Fortnightly
Garden Waste Bin Fortnightly
JANUARY 2014
S M T W T F
FEBRUARY 2014
MARCH 2014
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AUGUST 2014
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Bin Night
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14 15 16 17 18 19
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NOVEMBER 2014
DECEMBER 2014
S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
JANUARY 2014
S M T W T F
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APRIL 2014
S S M T W T F
2 3 4 5 6 7
1 2 3 4 5 31
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9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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SEPTEMBER 2014
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November 2013 //
1 2 3 4 5
7 8 9 10 11 12
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»» Place your bins near the kerb, about 50cm
between bins
»» Put your bins out the night before collection
is due and bring them in within 24 hours of
collection
»» Make sure bins are at least one-metre clear
of other objects, such as cars, poles or trees
»» Do not overfill your bin, the lid should close
»» Bins are still collected on public holidays
including Christmas Day
Bin collection day information is available via
Do the right thing – use the right bin!
yy
yy
yy
yy
yy
Recycling bin (Yellow lid):
Plastic bottles, containers and lids
Glass bottles and jars
Steel and aluminium cans and aerosol cans
Aluminium foil
Cardboard and paper
yy
yy
yy
yy
yy
yy
Garden Waste bin (light green lid):
Grass clippings
Small branches (up to 10cm diameter)
Garden prunings
Leaves
Weeds, ivy, bamboo, blackberry
Flowers
NOTE: Blue Area recycling collection dates also apply to Frankston’s Central Activities Area.
Collections will take place on public holidays. ENQUIRIES – 9775 1909
DON’T PUT
RECYCLING IN
PLASTIC
BAGS
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Disability Access
November 2013 //
Beach Wheelchair
since
1992
FREE Hire
Available seven days, 9:00am–5:00pm,
Frankston Visitor Information Centre,
7N Pier Promenade, Frankston Waterfront
Assistance from a family/friend companion is
recommended.
Details: 1300 322 842 or www.visitfrankston.com
3 December
Arts Fest
4,000,000 Australians live with disability
2013 is the 21st anniversary of International
Day of Persons with disability.
Monday, 2 December
10:00am to 2:30pm
Assistive Technology Forum 2013
call 1800 440 385
TTY users please call
1800 555 677 and ask for
1800 440 385
twitter.com/idpwd
facebook.com/idpwd
FAHCSIA 12771
Visit the website:
www.idpwd.com.au
For allied health professionals to find out about
emerging and existing assistive technologies
that can enhance the lives of people with a
disability. Meet other service and industry
providers and join in the discussion.
Topics:
yy National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
yy Electronic communication aids
yy Environmental controls
yy Emerging technologies
yy State Wide Equipment Program (SWEP)
Wednesday, 27 November
9:30am for a 10:00am start until 2:00pm
Frankston location
Light refreshments at 12:30pm
Bookings essential:
frankstonassistivetechnologyforum2013.
eventbrite.com.au
Details: 9784 1955.
Cube 37, Frankston Arts Centre
37 Davey Street, Frankston
FREE art and craft workshops for all
abilities including:
yy Wire art
yy Beading
yy Felting
yy Affirmation art
yy Paper making
yy Mono printing
yy Zen circles
Workshops run from:
10:00am to 12:00noon and
12:30pm to 2:30pm
Light refreshments provided
Bookings essential:
artsfest2013.eventbrite.com.au
Details: 9784 1955 or email
malcolm.merrett@frankston.vic.gov.au
New Accessible Signage at Visitor Information Centre
Staff at Council’s Australian Tourism Award
winning Frankston Visitor Information
Centre have helped provide better access to
information for visitors with disability.
A major barrier for visitors is information that
is difficult to read and hard to understand.
A simple low cost way to improve the quality
of their service was to update the brochure
wall signage in the Visitor Information Centre.
A variety of universal symbols and tourist road
signs also helps support better communication.
A workshop with staff and volunteers has helped
develop a ‘communication board’ which helps
people point to the sort of information they want,
if they have difficulty expressing themselves.
Details: www.visitfrankston.com,
1300 322 842 or drop in at 7N Pier
Promenade, Frankston Waterfront (next to
Sofia’s), open seven days, 9:00am–5:00pm.
Volunteer Helen Cowen and Natalie Nash with some
of their new materials supporting disability access at
the Frankston Visitor Information Centre
Staff and volunteers at the award winning
Frankston Visitor Information Centre located at
Frankston Waterfront offer friendly advice
There are over 21,000 dogs
Dogs on Beaches
Keep Dogs Secure at Home
Summer Restrictions
Dogs are not permitted
on Frankston or Seaford
beaches between 9:30am
and 7:30pm during:
» December » January
» February » March
»» By law, all dog owners are required to
adequately confine their dog to their property
»» Your yard must have an escape-proof secure
fence and a closed (preferably locked) gate
»» Legally you are required to provide safe access to your front door.
Visitors to your home must be able to enter your property safely,
without being stopped by your dog
»» The only way to ensure your dog is properly confined is to lock it in
the backyard of your property
Dogs are permitted at other times – provided they are
under effective control of a chain, cord or leash.
There are no free roam beach areas in Frankston City.
Don’t let this place go to the dogs
Dogs on Lead
Scoop the Poop!
»» Pet owners are legally required to carry
a plastic bag or item to clean up after
dogs – failure to do so can result in
an infringement being issued
»» Council provides 62 dog waste
bins / dog waste bag dispensers
in popular areas
»» Uncollected dog waste washes
down drains and into the Bay
– so bin it, don’t swim in it!
»» All dogs must be on a lead at all times
in a public place
»» This includes walking to and from
dog free roam areas
You may believe your dog might not hurt
anyone or that it is your dog’s right to
walk-free. This behaviour is illegal and
you will be fined and/or prosecuted.
It is in your interest
and your pet’s
interest to do the
right thing by
everyone in
our community.
Free Roam Areas
»» Frankston City Council has a
number of designated reserves
called Free Roam Areas where
dogs can be exercised off leash,
provided they are under effective
control of the owner
»» Some conditions apply at certain
locations as signage indicates
Free Roam Area brochures are available
from Customer Service Centres
or www.frankston.vic.gov.au
Training
All dogs should be
taught to:
»» Walk on a lead
»» Sit on command
»» Greet new people calmly
»» Stay or wait
»» Come back when called
Secure your dog
Firework Events:
»» 30 November – Frankston City Centre
»» 15 December – Carrum Downs
»» 18 January – Frankston Waterfront
Summer Care
Your pet needs:
»» Cool, shady areas in your house or
backyard
»» Cool drinking water – try dropping
some ice blocks into their water bowl
»» Pink noses can become sunburnt –
special pet sunscreen is available
»» Warmer months are prime time
for fleas and ticks – keep treatments
up to date
»» Walk in the early morning or evening
Dogs die in hot cars
»» It takes six minutes or less for
an animal to suffer severe heat
exhaustion in a car and die
»» It is much better to leave your
dog at home where they are
comfortable and have access to
water than leave it alone in a car,
even if parked in the shade
»» If you find a pet left in a hot car,
please phone police 000
November 2013 //
registered in Frankston City
Pet Registration
Keep Out!
»» By law your dog must be registered with
Council once aged three months
»» No more than two dogs are to be kept
on a residential property without a permit
»» Your dog must wear registration tags
when in a public place
»» Pet registration is NOT the same as
microchip registration
»» All newly registered dogs must be
microchipped and desexed
Dogs are prohibited from the Frankston city centre
(Central Activities Area), in the area bordered by
Fletcher Road, Baxter Street, Davey Street and
Kananook Creek.
The National Pet Register maintains microchip
information which can help locate your animal if
it goes missing.
Update your details with Council and the Pet Register
if you move house, change phone numbers or take on
responsibility for an animal.
Pet Register 1300 734 738 or www.petregister.com.au
Frankston City Council 1300 322 322 or
Looking after pets in Emergencies
Emergencies can happen at any time, however there
are steps pet owners can take to prepare themselves
and their pets for the unexpected.
Animal owners and carers have a ‘duty of care’ to plan
and provide for the needs of animals in their charge.
Pet owners can not expect the Police, hospital staff
or animal welfare agencies to make emergency
arrangements for your pets.
»»
»»
»»
»»
»»
»»
»»
»»
Ensure your own safety before the safety of your pets
Have a well-prepared plan for your animals
Relocate pets to a safe place as early as possible
Bring food, water, bedding and woollen blankets, a pet
first-aid kit, collar and lead and any medications Keep your pets immunisation records
If you choose to keep your pets at home, keep them
inside a secure room, on a lead or in a carrier
Give them plenty of drinking water
In a storm act as normal and reward calm behaviour
Dogs are also prohibited from:
»» Bunarong Park
»» Casuarina Reserve
»» George Pentland Botanic Gardens
»» Langwarrin Flora and Fauna Reserve
»» Studio Park
Desexing Voucher Scheme for
Concession card holders
A pension or concession card holder may apply to
Council for a desexing voucher to assist in registering
their dog. The dog owner receives a discount on the
desexing service at a participating vet.
The voucher is conditional on registration.
Please Report
Aggressive Dogs in the Community – Dob in a Dangerous Dog
hotline: 1300 101 080
Any instances of dog attacks or irresponsible pet ownership
can help investigations. Contact Council: 1300 322 322
or correspondence@frankston.vic.gov.au
Local Law Compliance
Council officers conduct:
yy Random patrols of hotspots and reserves
yy Door knocking to detect unregistered dogs and cats
You can and will be fined for breaking the law and taken
to court. Dog cases which go to court range from failing
to register a pet to wandering at large and attacks.
Since May 2012, 112 people have been charged locally:
OffenceNumber of charges
»»
»»
»»
»»
»»
»»
»»
Failing to register / renew registration
Dog attack causing serious injury
Dog attack non-serious injury
Dogs wandering at large / not securely confined
Dogs rushing at people
Dogs not under effective control
Keeping excess animals without a permit
170
23
6
59
15
1
13
You are also responsible for ensuring the safety of people around your
dog and are at risk of personal law suits should your dog hurt anyone.
Frankston Arts Centre
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Frankston Arts Centre is a business unit of Frankston City Council
Daytime Music and Theatre
Large groups are
welcome, however
it’s best to book early
as lunch sells out
fast, especially our
Christmas in June
lunch with plum
pudding and all the
trimmings.
In the New Year Frankston Arts Centre
patrons will be able to enjoy our newly
programmed Daytime Music and Theatre.
Denis Walter, will
return to the stage,
plus performances
from Silvie Paladino,
Jackie Love, Simon
Gallaher + Carmel
Parente, along with
your all time favourites
in Pirates to Pinafore.
M E A
13
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gner
November 2013 //
Book one performance before 20 December
and mention Frankston City News to go into the
draw to win a double pass to a performance
of your choice in the 2014 Daytime Music and
Theatre Program.
Why not make a day
of it and enjoy lunch
and a show with a
group of friends?
Hot Arts for Cool Kids
Thinking of a fun way to keep your children
entertained over the summer school holidays?
Hot Arts for Cool Kids is a fun and creative art
and craft program for children aged 4 to 12
years and their families.
Activities include painting, sculpture, stop
motion animation, sewing, and more, giving
children the opportunity to explore their inner
artistry and harness their imaginations.
Performances are monthly (except January
and July) on a Friday at 10:30am and 1:30pm
and ticket holders will enjoy a delicious
complimentary Devonshire tea for each show
served by Black Tie Catering.
To find out more, or book in your child/ren for
the summer school holiday program contact
the Frankston Arts Centre Box Office, phone
9784 1060.
This annual celebration of Latin American,
Box Office 03 9784
1060
Portuguese
and Spanish cultures, people
and stories creates an intimate and
thefac@frankston.vic.gov.au
authentic experience through dance,
sport, music, food, art, crafts, film, poetry
FRANKSTON
and educational workshops.
www.thefac.com.au
G I F T C A R D S :
A R T S T O S E E ,
Feva Cup Beach Soccer
D O
&
B U Y !
Frankston EastLink Ventana Australia (FEVA)
n by Sarah Hawkins
Don’t miss the inaugural FEVA CUP 2014
beach soccer tournament from 8 February to
15 March at the Frankston Waterfront. Boys
and girls, men and women enrol as a group
or individuals at www.fevacup.com.au.
FRANKSTON
If you are not a soccer player, there’s lots
of cultural events accompanying the soccer
feva at the beach!
Ventana Música – ‘Nostalgias, Jazz y Carnaval’
B ECOM E A
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For the first time in
musical romance, love,
Australia Ecuadorian
protest and nostalgia
singer María Tejada,
with lyrics by the trio’s
accompanied
by FrenchFIESTA
modern interpretations
VF
VENTANA
composer and guitarist
with a jazz fusion.
Donald Regnier and
For bookings contact
young Ecuadorian
the FAC Box Office
guitarist Horacio
on 9784 1060 or visit
Valdivieso will take us
www.thefac.com.au
through an evening of
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2014 dates for your diary
gift-buying
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Neighbourhood News
November 2013 //
The Battle of Gretana
Investing in our Future
Cross With Care
By Cr Glenn Aitken
By Cr James Dooley
By Cr Rebekah Spelman
As of the Council meeting of 21 October the
voice of Karingal has been heard. A Chamber
packed with Karingal residents with banners and
badges and key speakers who presented on
behalf of the community, successfully swayed
Council’s view and had an amazing victory
which preserves Gretana Park for the local
community for both now and future generations.
Ballam Park
Council has been working with the Karingal
Bulls Football and Netball Club Committee to
address issues and plans for Ballam Park’s
eastern oval pavilion and car parking.
An issue that has long been plaguing Frankston
North and Seaford residents is an unsafe
pedestrian crossing over a service lane that
runs down Frankston-Dandenong Road. The
crossing sits near the corner of Ballarto Road
and is situated on a ‘blind’ corner where neither
pedestrians nor motorists can see what’s ahead.
The Karingal Committee has a vision with a
number of future possibilities. All three Ward
Councillors have pledged to work with the
Committee to bring this vision to fruition.
It was a pleasure to help community members
with the petition and I was particularly impressed
with the cross section of the community who I
met at local shopping centres and the strength
of their determination to keep open space in
Karingal.
When I presented the petition at Council there
were in excess of 1,400 signatures, however,
further sheets are still coming in which means
the petition has achieved about one and half
thousand signatures which would be one of the
biggest petitions ever received by Frankston
City Council.
Belvedere Bushland Reserve
For many years a Friends group has steadfastly
carried out weeding and maintenance work on
this section of land that has been preserved for
native vegetation and wildlife. Their voluntary
work is greatly appreciated.
If you are interested in participating, please
contact Alan 9786 3552. Meet at Ti-Tree
Crescent, the first Sunday of the month,
9:30am–11:30am.
Frankston Chess Club
This Club has increased in popularity and
numbers in the last few years. Catering for all
ages and abilities – everyone is welcome. They
meet Fridays, 5:00pm to about midnight at
Leawarra House, 200 Beach Street, Frankston.
For details: www.frankstonchessclub.com or
Russell, 5978 7316.
Under Investigation:
Pedestrian Crossing Needs at
Nepean Highway near Mile Bridge
Options are being considered to improve
pedestrian safety at this site.
Council has recently graded the carpark to help
reduce pot holes and upgraded the gas and
water supply to the football pavilion umpires’
rooms. Plans have also been approved to
improve the pavilion’s roof and install fencing
and gates to protect the pavilion.
The Ballam Park Football Pavilion is identified
as the second highest priority to be funded
for Council in the Sports Development Plan
and Council is working with the Club to design
and construct a new building and carpark over
coming financial years.
Keast Park Landscape Works
New works were recently completed at
Seaford’s Keast Park further enhancing this
beautiful beachside location for residents and
offering an outstanding ‘impression’ to visitors
travelling along Nepean Highway.
Council’s $86,000 investment has provided
two electric barbecues, two custom built picnic
tables and seats, drinking fountain, foot shower,
tree planting and an upgraded path to the
beach.
Garden Beautiful
Thank you to the 13 locals and Monash
Peninsula students who recently helped
design and plant five garden beds at the new
Mahogany Integrated Services Hub (MISH)
in Frankston North. The garden was jointly
funded by the Department of Human Services
Community Renewal Program and Council as
part of the development of this Hub, next to the
Mahogany Neighbourhood Centre.
Child Care Award Win
Congratulations to Council’s Mahogany Rise
Child and Family Centre in Frankston North for
winning a Victorian Department of Education
and Early Childhood Development Early Years
Award 2013.
For years and years, one determined Frankston
North resident has been trying for Council to
address this dangerous crossing, and when
I met her for the first time at the beginning of
this year the issue was brought to my attention.
Since then, I have been working with officers
to find an outcome that will make this crossing
safer for everyone.
After several site visits with officers and the
General Manager of Assets, a plan was hatched
and refined, and in September 2013 it was sent
out for consultation with residents who live in the
direct area.
At the time of writing this, if all goes well
construction of the new safer crossing will begin
soon, and in not too long the pedestrians who
use this busy intersection will have one less
obstacle between them and a safe journey.
That is what I like to call a good day’s work by a
great team (okay, so it took a little longer than a
day, but... you know).
Speaking of a good day’s work, if you happen to
be passing through Peninsula Reserve Park on
Frank Street in Karingal, you might notice a new
park bench that was installed a few months ago.
It was at the request of an elderly resident I met
while I was down there one day, and if there’s
one thing Councillors are here for, it’s helping
residents with simple requests like this. So take
a seat folks, and enjoy! :)
Pines Forest Aquatic
Centre Now Open
Monday to Friday, 6:00am–7:00pm;
Weekends, 8:00am–6:00pm;
Forest Drive, Frankston North
Enjoy outdoor swimming in
a 50m pool heated to 28°C,
toddler’s pool and slide
open on hot days.
These Awards recognise outstanding
achievements and this Centre offers a range of
integrated services for children aged 0-6 years
and their families including maternal and child
health, early education and care.
Picnic areas and kiosk
open.
Details: 9786 4568 or
Some vacancies are open at this excellent
Centre for 2014. Phone: 8773 9520.
North-West Ward
Seaford // Karingal // Frankston North // Frankston
Cr Glenn Aitken
Cr James Dooley
Cr Rebekah Spelman
Phone: 9786 3274
Email: councillors.office@frankston.vic.gov.au
Mobile: 0428 246 861
Email: crdooley@frankston.vic.gov.au
Mobile: 0427 714 370
Email: crspelman@frankston.vic.gov.au
Neighbourhood News
November 2013 //
Neighbourhood Improvements Frankston South & Waterfront Frankston & Tourism Growth
By Cr Brian Cunial
By Cr Darrel Taylor
By Cr Suzette Tayler
Gweno and Somme Avenue Steps
I have good news for the residents of
Frankston South whose properties are within
the northern area of Sweetwater Creek and the
wider environs. Planning scheme amendment
C78 has been passed by Council. This further
protects the neighbourhood character of the
area and provides further protection from over
development. I will be contacting Planning
Minister Matthew Guy urging him to sign the
amendment. Another proposed amendment
C91, that covers the southern area of
Sweetwater Creek, has been through a Planning
Panel and will be considered by Council soon.
I am coming into my eighth year serving the
residents of Frankston City and believe this
year, above any other, has demonstrated how
we are moving toward such a positive phase of
growth and opportunity.
Council has recently approved the relocation
of the Frankston War Memorial to Beauty
Park. This will include an Avenue of Honour
along Baxter Street and a Memorial Walk. We
are now in advocacy mode for funding and,
once constructed, Council will form a War
Memorial Committee to advocate for funding
on a continuing basis for other initiatives and
programs for the War Memorial. The eastern
end of Beauty Park will become a much visited
War Memorial Precinct which visitors can spend
time walking through to reflect and be moved. It
is a very exciting project.
Local tourism is important to many of our
businesses – not just accommodation,
cafes and attractions – but also suppliers,
manufacturers and service providers.
I first became involved with this project following
several emails from local residents who were
disappointed that the stairway linking Cliff Road
to Somme Avenue at the intersection of Gweno
Avenue had been closed for around 12 months
after falling into a state of disrepair.
After an on site resident meeting with Council
staff, plans were drawn up for the renewal of the
steps and the work was recently completed. The
project cost $40,680 including some new treated
spotted gum timber stairs, additional bracing,
columns and footings and a new retaining wall –
all meeting structural and building requirements.
Residents can now access the beach via the
steps to Somme Avenue leading to Nepean
Highway.
Frankston South Community and
Recreation Centre:
New Garden Beds
Thank you to the group of 18 volunteers from
the Rotary Club of Frankston Sunrise and
local community who blitzed the front garden
significantly improving the entry way to this busy
community facility. Thanks also to Overport
Primary School students who have helped water
the garden while the native plants establish.
Cr Brian Cunial (third from the left) and Rotarians
who helped plant new gardens at the Frankston
South Recreation Centre in Towerhill Road
Renovations
Works are due to begin mid November
improving the Centre further including:
yy Opening the entry: installing an automatic
door to improve access, relocating the office
to the current foyer creating a large indoor/
outdoor social area
yy Extending the relaxation room
yy Creating more storage space
yy Creating a new youth space: opening up
the rooms behind the basketball courts for
the Frankston South Youth Hangout
South Ward
There are a number of projects underway on the
foreshore with the upgrade of the Boat Ramps,
dredging of Kananook Creek, and the Beach
renourishment program. These projects are to
make some much needed improvements to our
greatest assets. The weather has caused a few
delays; however, it is hoped that the projects will
be completed by the time summer is upon us.
I don’t know about you, I personally cannot wait
for some warmer weather.
Congratulations to the Frankston Relay for Life
volunteer organising committee on an incredibly
successful event where 1200 participants
together with the local community raised a
massive $185,000 for the Cancer Council.
With the Peninsula Aquatic Regional Centre
opening approximately spring 2014 we will
experience a new chapter in growth particularly
in tourism. We will have two major water slides
as part of our Aquatic Centre, one of which is a
world first and exclusive to Frankston that I am
sure will bring many visitors to our wonderful
city.
When a community works together everyone
benefits. Frankston Tourism Inc is a
member based local tourism association and
membership can benefit your business.
There are currently more than 200 members
located in Frankston and surrounds enjoying
benefits including:
yy Invitations to attend at least six free industry
networking functions held at various tourism
properties and attractions and opportunity to
host at your venue
yy Opportunity to promote your business via the
Australian Tourism Award winning Frankston
Visitor Information Centre at Frankston
Waterfront
yy Free listing on www.visitfrankston.com
yy Opportunity to promote your business in the
Frankston Visitor Guide, Frankston Tourism
Industry News, school holiday guides,
Facebook and more.
I encourage all business owners to be part of
Frankston Tourism and the Greater Business
Chamber to maximise growth for your business.
The Greater Frankston Business Chamber
offers regular networking opportunities, support,
promotional opportunities, training and more.
Details: info@frankstonchamber.com.au
or 9781 1422.
Seasons Greetings
Cr Darrel Taylor, Jane Taylor, The Hon Inga Peulich,
Cr Sandra Mayer and The Hon Bruce Billson at the
Frankston Relay for Life
This will be the last newsletter for 2013 so I will
take this opportunity to wish all our residents
and families across the Frankston municipality a
wonderful, safe Christmas and New Year. It has
been a real pleasure serving our community and
I look forward to 2014.
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
Neighbourhood News
November 2013 //
Our Vibrant and Active
Community
Abbott Stops Council Grants
By Cr Sandra Mayer – Mayor
Council is disappointed with the news from the
new Federal Government that funds promised
to Frankston City by the former Federal
Government will no longer be forthcoming.
Cr Colin Hampton – Deputy Mayor
Over recent weeks I’ve represented Council at
a number of community and corporate events
including:
Frankston City’s concern is shared by
councils across Australia as we have all
learnt that money committed under the
Labor Government’s Regional Development
Infrastructure Program and other projects, no
longer appears forthcoming.
yy National Police Remembrance Day at
the Frankston RSL – acknowledging the
enormous contribution of police officers
yy BayMob Aboriginal Health and Education
Expo at Monash University Peninsula
Campus – promoting lifelong learning and an
active lifestyle
This equates to over $1.2 million which will no
longer be invested in Frankston City.
yy Frankston Yacht Club’s 77 Season Opening
– congratulations to the Club for attracting
events locally including the prestigious F18
Catamaran National Titles at Frankston
Foreshore in January
th
Council planned to put these funds toward
capital works projects including:
Baxter Park Cricket Club Pavilion
Men’s Shed in Langwarrin
Bicycle path extensions
Skye Recreation Reserve works including
sports ground lighting, new turf and irrigation
system
Council will now fund these works from our own
budget. However it does impact on our ability to
deliver additional capital works in our City, which
will now have to remain on hold.
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yy Meet the Buyer event to assist local
businesses seeking opportunities to work on
the Frankston Hospital redevelopment
yy Meeting the Wuxi delegation visiting from our
Sister City in China as a further opportunity to
strengthen the friendship between our two cities
and seeing Frankston’s potential as a great
place in which to live, learn, visit and invest
yy Welcoming the Cook Islands Christian Church
General Assembly at the Frankston Arts
Centre in October
yy Presenting Junior Community Award
recipients to students at Aldercourt and
Mahogany Rise Primary Schools – thanks
to the support of the Frankston North Rotary
Club
yy Mayor’s Reading Challenge celebration – this
Library activity helps encourage reading skills
from a young age
yy I Love Frankston Fun Run – thank you to the
volunteers on the committee who work so
hard to make this event happen every year
Residents are responsible for reducing the fire
risk to their own properties by ensuring it is
clean and well maintained.
Some tips for preparing your home and
garden before summer:
yy Keep grass cut (to no higher than 75mm) –
fire can ignite and travel quickly through long
grass
yy Clear out gutters
yy Remove fallen branches, long dry grass,
fallen leaves, twigs from around your home –
anything that helps fuel fires
yy Move wood piles away from your home
Fire Ready Kit
Twilight Golf Special
Play unlimited golf after 2:00pm for $15
during Daylight Saving
Open seven days
New precision fitting centre now open
www.centenarypark.com.au
Cr Sandra Mayer helped present prize winners
at the I Love Frankston Fun Run
The Country Fire Authority (CFA) advises that
Victoria is one of the most fire-prone areas and
suburban homes can burn down in a bushfire
too. Everyone should be fire ready, regardless
of where they live.
Council regularly lobbies with other levels of
government and will continue to advocate
for funds to help achieve our vision for a
sustainable regional capital on the bay.
Centenary Park Drive, off McClelland Drive,
Frankston
Phone: 9784 1825
Mobile: 0400 236 107
Email: crmayer@frankston.vic.gov.au
While Council undertakes fire season
preparation works – it is up to all of us to
maintain our properties to help reduce the risk of
fires and be prepared in case of emergencies.
yy Is your property clearly numbered so
emergency services can find it easily?
Centenary Park Golf Club
Cr Sandra Mayer – Mayor
Cr Michael O’Reilly
Whilst our local Federal Member, The Hon
Bruce Billson, has made a number of election
promises supporting local projects, Council
will continue to work with him to see if we can
reinstate this funding.
Bookings advised a week in advance,
phone 9789 1480
North-East Ward
What you can do to Prepare
for the Fire Season
yy Do you have a written and rehearsed survival
plan that takes into account family members,
visitors and pets?
CFA has produced the Fire Ready Kit to help
you understand your risk, prepare your property
and develop a Bushfire Survival Plan.
Visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/fireready-kit or phone 1800 240 667.
Smoke Alarms
Please check your smoke alarms are working
– test weekly by pushing the test button with a
broom handle to make sure it beeps. Smoke
alarms have a lifespan of about 10 years, so
you may need to replace them.
By law, every home must have at least one
working smoke alarm installed on each level.
For more information:
Victorian Bushfire Information Line
1800 240 667
Country Fire Authority
www.cfa.vic.gov.au
Facebook: cfavic
Twitter: @CFA_Updates
Langwarrin // Carrum Downs // Sandhurst // Skye
Cr Colin Hampton
– Deputy Mayor
Cr Michael O'Reilly
Mobile: 0400 236 109
Email: crhampton@frankston.vic.gov.au
Mobile: 0418 721 679
Email: croreilly@frankston.vic.gov.au
Build Your Business
November 2013 //
It’s time to visit Wells Street
A $20,000 campaign to reactivate
Wells Street by boosting foot traffic and
encouraging more people to visit this
important precinct is nearing completion.
In the past six months Wells Street has
hosted a new weekly farmers’ market. The
retail, entertainment and dining strip has its
own website and Facebook page and a raft
of branding and advertising programs have
been implemented.
The local colourful street banners have been
complemented with two billboards on Nepean
Highway showcasing Wells Street, Frankston
as a ‘’must visit’’ destination.
The billboards at Edithvale and Aspendale
have been funded from the State
Government’s Streetlife program, which
Council secured to help reactivate Wells
Street.
The businesses use the site as a platform to
promote their business and post offers and
highlight events to a wide audience base.
The site also diverts traffic to the businesses’
social media sites, including Facebook and
Instagram.
Frankston City Council was recently awarded
another $20,000 Streetlife grant to help
reactivate the Heatherhill Village shopping
strip.
Streetlife funding is competitive and is
awarded to the best submissions received
from councils across Victoria.
The Victorian Government initiative is aimed
at providing small retailers with the skills and
opportunities to improve their businesses.
Frankston City Council has a FREE job
matching service that can target employment
opportunities to an extensive database of
local young people and students seeking
employment/careers. This service is available
exclusively to businesses offering employment
opportunities in Frankston City.
My City is My Business
Council is also in the process of adapting its
procurement policy to encourage the use of
local content in tenders.
The Frankston Industry Participation Plan (FIPP)
which is scheduled to take effect in early 2014
will assess tender and procurement applications
above $100,000 on the amount of local products
and services in the project.
This initiative is part of Council’s Buy Local
program which aims to capture public and
private expenditure within the municipality
to encourage business growth and create
employment opportunities. Businesses will be
able to access subsidised tender writing courses
in 2014 to help them compete for Council and
public tenders.
For further information about Buy Local
– My City is My Business, visit:
www.BuildYourBusiness.net.au
Current and new Chamber members are
welcome to celebrate an eventful year and
another to come in 2014 with events planned
including women’s luncheons, business
breakfasts, seminars and social networking
nights. For more information or to join contact:
info@frankstonchamber.com.au or 9781 1422.
Seeking young staff to grow
your business?
The website was built by a Frankston
company on behalf of the traders with
funding from the Streetlife program.
Frankston City Mayor, Cr Sandra Mayer spoke
at the event where businesses from Frankston
City and the south-east region received a
project briefing from Cockram Constructions
the project manager and had the opportunity to
network with stakeholders in the project.
The Greater Frankston Business Chamber is
hosting its annual Christmas Networking night
at the Frankston RSL on Tuesday, 10 December
where the overall winner of the Alan Richards
Business Awards will be announced and
presented with a cheque for $2500 and trophy
by Christine Richards.
Job Matching
Service
Thousands of commuters will see the
branding, which carries the visitwells.com.au
website, as they travel north and south on
the highway.
In October, Council hosted a Meet the Buyer
event for the Frankston Hospital with the
Industry Capability Network (ICN) and Cockram
Constructions. The event was an initiative by
Council and ICN to open up opportunities for local
businesses to work on the $48 million project.
Local Business
Networking Night
My City is My Business and the
Industry Capability Network (ICN)
The Industry Capability Network (ICN) is a
business network that connects Australian and
New Zealand companies to small and large
projects across both countries.
It is an independent organisation funded by the
State, Territory, Australian and New Zealand
Governments and has assisted local suppliers in
finding more than $20 billion worth of contracts.
Frankston City Council works closely with the
Victorian branch of ICN to open up opportunities
on Council and other major projects through
listing work packages and tenders on the ICN
Gateway.
Businesses can list on the ICN Gateway
to receive email notifications of tender and
procurement opportunities in their area of
expertise for free. If you are a project manager
or supplier this could be a useful tool.
If your business is new to writing and preparing
tenders, Council will be hosting workshops
assisting local businesses to understand and
prepare tenders in 2014 as part of its Build Your
Business Workshop Series.
Visit www.gateway.icn.org.au to register today.
To take up this opportunity email the Business
Development Unit at business@frankston.vic.
gov.au with the following information:
• Job Description/Advertisement
• Application Instructions (including contact
details for enquiries)
• Company Logo/Image (preferably in JPEG/
JPG format)
Find Your
Trade Expo
Exhibitors Wanted!
Frankston Council is running a ‘Find Your
Trade’ expo on Tuesday, 25 February from
9:00am – 1:00pm at the FDBA Frankston and
District Basketball Association in Seaford.
This Expo is for students and young people
who want to know more about jobs and
trades in the building and constructionrelated industries.
Would you volunteer your time to come
along and represent your business and
industry?
Phone 9784 1861 or email
learningcity@frankston.vic.gov.au
To find out about local business visit www.businessfrankston.com.au
Build Your Business
November 2013 //
Business Awards Winners
The winners of the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula Excellence in
Business Awards 2013 were announced at the Gala Awards dinner on
Thursday, 24 October at Mornington Racecourse.
Congratulations to all the outstanding businesses recognised below.
The awards will be running again in 2014 so watch this space for details.
To find out about local business visit www.businessfrankston.com.au
tjuringa Enviro News
November 2013 //
Future Friends for Seaford Foreshore Help Look After
our Wildlife
during the Heat
If you are one of the many Seaford residents
who LOVE your local beach, dunes and coastal
vegetation, you may like to join other likeminded people who plan to give a little of their
time to help look after it.
Seaford Foreshore Photo: Alison Kuiter
Find out how you can help at a public meeting
at the Seaford Life Saving Club on Wednesday,
19 February 2014, 6:00pm.
As we move into another hot, dry summer,
spare a thought for our local native animals
– they need a reliable source of water just
like we do. Dehydration can be fatal.
You will meet the Council Rangers and locals
who want to help protect and enhance this
special area. No long-term commitment is
necessary, you can just come along to find
out more and decide if you’d like to join in
occasional or regular events. No experience
necessary!
You can help them by leaving out shallow
dishes of water in shaded areas that
provide some protection and screening
from predators such as birds of prey or
domestic pets.
We look forward to meeting lots of future
Friends who can join forces to make a difference
to your local natural environment.
Put dishes securely in a tree or hanging
birdfeeder for possums, bats and birds and
provide water for lizards on the ground
under cover of bushes. If using a larger
tub or container, put stones or rocks in it to
make it secure and to provide a means for
the animal to climb out.
For more information about this or other Friends
groups in Frankston City, phone 9784 1768 or
visit www.frankston.vic.gov.au
New Friends of Botanic Gardens
Frankston’s George Pentland Botanic Gardens
has some enthusiastic volunteers who help
Gardens staff with hand weeding, mulching,
watering and other tasks.
If you would like to join them on Tuesday
or Wednesday mornings 10:00am – 12noon
phone Paula 0417 108 748 for details.
Local Legend Honoured
Congratulations to Kathleen Hassell on winning
the Outstanding Individual Achievement Award
at the recent Victorian Coastal Awards for
Excellence.
A member of the Frankston Beach Association
(FBA) since 1983, Kathleen has been described
as “the backbone of the Association”.
Her passion for protecting and maintaining
Frankston’s beach dune ecosystems has seen
her involved in propagating and planting over
90,000 indigenous plants since 1995. Her skills
at securing Government grants has secured
over $140,000 in funding to help conserve and
enhance this fragile environment.
Kathleen has encouraged and engaged with
countless students and community volunteers
over the years and the results of her work with
other dedicated FBA volunteers can be seen
on any stroll along the beautiful foreshore
boardwalk.
Kathleen was named Frankston City’s Citizen
of the Year in 2000 and she was also honoured
by Frankston City in 2010 as an Environmental
Pioneer. She also received the Dame Phyllis
Frost Award at the Keep Australia Beautiful
Awards 2011 for her dedication to protecting and
enhancing Frankston City’s natural environment.
Thank you again Kathleen for all your work to
help look after Frankston’s precious natural
coastal environment.
Kathleen Hassell receiving her award for Outstanding
Individual Achievement from The Hon Ryan Smith
MP, Minister for Environment and Climate Change
Tawny Frogmouth
A vet or licensed carer is needed for some
heat stressed animals such as nocturnal
animals out during the day or tree dwellers
on the ground.
If you take the animal to the vet or carer
yourself, make sure you:
• pick it up with a towel and place in a well
ventilated box or pet carrier
• take note of exact location where you
found the animal so it can be later
returned to its home
Local wildlife carers can help.
For emergency wildlife assistance
contact: AWARE, phone 0412 433 727
or Animalia Wildlife Shelter,
phone 0435 822 699.
“We do not inherit the
earth from our ancestors;
we borrow it from our
children” Chief Seattle
tjuringa Enviro News
November 2013 //
The Halve Our Waste Program is supported by the Victorian Government’s
Metropolitan Local Government Waste and Resource Recovery Fund
managed by the Metropolitan Waste Management Group.
Waste Management currently costs
Council close to 10 per cent of the annual
budget. Council will also pay around $1.6
million to the State Government this year
as part of the landfill levy and this ‘tax’ is
expected to continue to rise.
Reducing waste going to landfill is
a Council priority and will benefit all
ratepayers.
Halve Our Waste (HOW) is an exciting
new program for families that aims to
keep food waste out of the rubbish bin
by teaching you HOW to shop smart, live
smart and be smart with handy tools like
meal planners, automatic shopping lists
and educational resources.
It’s easy
It saves you money
Act local, think global
Register to be eligible for:
yyA free compost bin with a compost turner
OR a subsidised worm farm
yyA kitchen caddy to collect food scraps
in the kitchen
yyA $20 reward to celebrate your
achievements
yyAccess to online tools such as recipe
databases, meal planners, automatic
shopping lists, composting and worm
farming tutorials and more
yyFree workshops
yyA regular email newsletter
Choose a Smaller
Bin and Save
Council also sells compost bins for $35 and
worm farms for $70.
To change
your bin size or
order additional
bins, contact
Council’s
Customer
Service, phone
1300 322 322.
Sign up now and be the change…
Help halve our waste and make
a whole lot of difference!
To find out more and to register for
the HOW program, visit
and search ‘Halve Our Waste’.
Visit Council’s website for links to a range of
solar resources including the Clean Energy
Council Consumer Guide for solar photovoltaic
(solar PV) that tells you everything you need to
know including government incentives:
It is $50 cheaper per year to have an even
smaller rubbish bin which holds 80 litres.
Green Waste bins collected fortnightly cost
$119.30 for the year. Additional recycling bins
can also be arranged for an annual fee of $50.
HOW participants’ rubbish bin lids will be
changed from dark green to red. The red
rubbish bin is collected fortnightly. If you see
other red lids around Frankston City – they are
part of the HOW program too!
Summer is a great time to go solar, as the days
are long and sunny. Council is developing a
community solar program to make it easier to
compare solar options. Previously described
as the Solar Bulk Buy, the program has a
new format. To keep up to date, please email
environment@frankston.vic.gov.au
Most residents currently have a 120 litre rubbish
bin – which is smaller than the 240 litre recycling
bin (with the yellow lid).
If you are unsure what size rubbish bin you
currently have, your latest rate notice will advise
litre capacity.
Are you eligible?
This program is designed for
families and larger households
whose rubbish bin is currently
more than half full each week.
Thinking of Solar?
Did you know that there are different rubbish
bin sizes available and reducing the amount of
waste you generate can save you money!
The bin looks the same size as the 120 litre bin
but may be slimmer or have a false bottom. It is
still collected each week and is an ideal option
for residents who want to reduce their waste or
save money.
Families with children are
among the biggest wasters of
food, along with 18-24 year olds
and households with an income
of more than $100,000 per year.
A Green Christmas – Less is More
yy If you love Christmas lights, choose LED
globes – they use only a fraction of the
energy. Better still use solar powered LED
Christmas lights, and once the batteries fail,
recycle them at the Frankston Civic Centre
or Frankston Library
yy Choose rechargeable batteries rather than
disposable ones – it takes a lot less energy
to recharge a battery than to manufacture
a new one
yy Don’t have a Christmas tree? Put some
twigs in a vase and decorate for a stunning
centrepiece
More environmentally friendly ideas at Planet
Ark’s “12 do’s of Christmas”
planetark.org/campaigns/12dos.cfm
Go Alternative
Consider the long-term impact of gift choices
and avoid items that can’t be repaired or
recycled. How about giving plants, a wormfarm or organic produce hampers? They are a
great gift alternative with low ‘product miles.’
Give a goat or chicken to a disadvantaged
community or sponsor a dolphin.
Perfect for the person who has everything:
www.oxfamunwrapped.com.au or
www.dolphinresearch.org.au/adopt.php
’Tis the
season to
commit to
reduce, reuse
and recycle
1
Buy good quality
decorations that
can be reused or
make your own. I will do this
4
2
Check that your work
Christmas party
organiser sets up
well-signed recycling
options for the event.
3
Give low impact gifts
like experiences or
practical, durable items
that meet a need.
5
Prevent food wastage –
6
Compost or
worm farm your
unavoidable
food scraps.
Sports Telecast
November 2013 //
New Robinsons Park Pavilion
Home of the Frankston
Baseball Club and Frankston
Softball Association
The Frankston Softball Association Inc was
established in 1977 and has more than 100
members playing in five teams.
Council recently opened the $1.4 million
Robinsons Park Sports Pavilion featuring a
function room, kitchen, canteen, bar, new
change rooms, toilets and a new carpark.
This caters for the relocation of the Frankston
Baseball Club Inc, which has moved
from Samuel Sherlock Reserve for the
construction of the Regional Aquatic Centre.
“I congratulate everyone from the Club and
Council who have made this transition as
smooth as possible,” said the Mayor,
Cr Sandra Mayer.
The Frankston Baseball Club, known as the
‘Tomatoes’, was established in 1945 and
currently has over 200 members playing in
seven junior and senior teams.
Skye Recreation
Reserve
Council works start soon at
the Skye Recreation Reserve
improving the capacity to
cater for increased demand
for the sporting facilities used
by Skye Cricket Club and
Skye United Football Club.
Works include:
Frankston Softball Association players
Scott Jansen and Katherine Laemmle with
The Mayor, Cr Sandra Mayer at the new
Robinsons Park Sports Pavilion, Robinsons
Road, Frankston
Planning for Basketball Courts
An additional four to five indoor courts are
required over the next 20 years according to
Council’s feasibility study into demand for local
basketball facilities.
The study considered participation levels,
indoor sporting trends, potential regional facility
developments and demographic projections.
Basketball has the highest participation rate
among all sport played in Frankston City with
approximately 6,753 players.
The additional courts required are based on the
courts used in local schools continuing to be
available for community use.
Concepts are now being prepared to determine
how to incorporate these additional courts with
possible inclusion of other indoor sports. The
site of the existing six court basketball stadium
at Bardia Avenue in Seaford is being reviewed
as the preferred location.
yy New sportsground
Hayley from Skye
lighting
United Football Club
yy Upgrading the playing
surface with laser levelling
and instant turf
yy Reorienting the oval to accommodate two full
size soccer pitches
yy Installing a new irrigation system
Works commence in November and the oval will be
ready in January and the lights working by April.
Council is investing $480,000 at this site, which
includes $100,000 towards new lighting from the
Victorian Department of Sport and Recreation.
Centenary
Park Golf Club
Pay as you Play
Centenary Park Golf Club is a long
standing private club based at the
Council-owned Centenary Park Golf
Course, off McClelland Drive, Frankston.
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.
Membership fees are very reasonable.
For $240 you can join the Club, and only
have to pay green-fees when you play.
Discounts also apply.
New Play Space at Jubilee Park
The Club will also enable you to have an
official handicap you can use Australia
wide. Competition days: Monday,
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Natural style play, indigenous heritage and
artistic creativity are coming together in an
expanded play space currently being designed
for Jubilee Park.
The Club welcomes new members.
www.centenaryparkgolfclub.org
Phone 9789 1480 or 0408 558 220
Ask for full membership.
Play space designers are working with Baluk
Arts and the Jubilee Park based Indigenous
Gathering Place to design an innovative new
play area inspired by the principles of “natural
play” to encourage creativity.
Local schools, preschools and the resident
Scout group have also been involved in sharing
their ideas. Especially popular from the start are
plans for a cubby house, either on the ground or
in a tree.
Green fee players are welcome at all
times outside club competition times.
The play space will be located at the site of
Jubilee Park’s existing play ground at the northwest end of the Eastern oval. There is currently
only one double swing and a basketball half
court. Construction is anticipated to occur by
mid 2014.

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