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Transport hub plan ‘on track’ to deliver Continued from Page 1 Seeking private sector investment by relocating businesses to the station surrounds is another long term aim but the master plan does note the challenge ahead since “new business and investment in the station precinct and city centre is hampered by negative perceptions of Frankston as a place to invest in”. Cr Mayer said council is “optimistic that the taskforce’s recommendations around the staged development of land owned by the state government and council, will lead toward council’s aim
of attracting another government department to establishing offices within the Frankston city centre.” “How the new station precinct looks and functions is very important, but just as vital is rejuvenating the city centre through residential development and more jobs which will bring new customers to our traders’ doors and improve the perception of safety within our city,” she said. The state government will will allocate spending in next year’s state budget to begin the station rebuild.
Catch cap proposed for bay commercial fishers A FOUR-week public consultation period began last week on a proposed “sliding catch cap” on the harvest of fish by licensed commercial fishers in Port Phillip and Western Port bays. Fisheries Victoria met with Seafood Industry Victoria representatives Wednesday to discuss the proposed changes. The sliding cap is an integral part of phasing-out commercial netting in Port Phillip Bay – a commitment made last year in the state government’s Target One Million plan that aims to increase participation in the recreational fishing sector. “The proposed cap will prevent any increase in commercial fishing during the phase-out period of eight years,” Fisheries Victoria executive director Travis Dowling said. “It will also ensure that, as licences are bought out
from the fishery, the overall catch reduces in a fair and transparent way. “The cap will place an annual catch limit on each fishing licence based on the average catch over five years prior to the announcement to remove netting. “After listening to industry it was decided to use an average of five years of catch as this was the fairest way to introduce the cap, but also note individual’s personal circumstances and fluctuations in fish abundance. “There is also a proposal to introduce new reporting requirements for commercial fishers to enable effective enforcement of the cap, consistent with best-practice fisheries management in Australia.” The consultation period ends on 25 September. See vic.gov.au/PPBnets
Leading the way on climate change VOLUNTEERS mingled with state politicians on Monday at the launch of a report on climate change in Frankston. Titled Six Steps to Climate Leadership, and published by Environment Victoria, the report shows how the state government could be a leader on climate change and clean energy – but is currently falling behind. MPs Sonya Kilkenny (Carrum) and Tim Richardson (Mordialloc) attended the event to hear from peninsula Environment Victoria volunteers and supporters from a variety of community groups. Environment Victoria community organiser Adele Neale said she asked people why they cared about climate change and cutting pollution. “Frankston locals are proud of our beautiful natural environment and want to see it protected,” she said. “Lots of people said they want to protect the special habitats and creatures on our coast and around Victoria. “Frankston is fast becoming a hub for people who want to see more done about climate change. Environment Victoria works with the community in Frankston and we’re always meeting people who want to get involved. It’s clear that
people here care about the environment.” Before last year’s state election, Environment Victoria opened an ‘Envirohub’ in Frankston and the group continues to work here. “The Frankston area now has more Environment Victoria volunteers than almost anywhere else in Victoria,” Ms Neale said. “Two volunteer groups meet regularly and organise events to build community power.” Environment Victoria’s Safe Climate Campaign manager Dr Nicholas Aberle said Six Steps to Climate Leadership outlined the steps the state government could take so Victoria can join the pacesetters on dealing with climate change. “We’re seeing places like Scotland and Ontario building lots of clean energy and cutting their pollution,” he said. “Closer to home the ACT is aiming for 100 per cent clean energy by 2025. Our federal government is taking us backwards on climate change, but it’s now clear that the state government has all the levers at its disposal to be a leader.” See environmentvictoria.org.au/six-steps-to-climateleadership
Mapped out: Environment Victoria supporter Jett Currie, left, with community organiser Jane Stabb and Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny with an interactive map of Victoria.
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