NEWS DESK Bridge crossing THE Patterson River road bridge will be opened to traffic in time for snapper season. The bridge is due to open by the end of September as part of works to remove three level crossings in the area along the Frankston line. Construction of the bridge began in early 2018 when an 18.5-metre barge was towed 30 nautical miles from Queenscliff. A 250-tonne crane was placed on the barge and has been used for initial piling work and lifting the final beams onto the bridge. Victorian Public Transport Minister Jacinta Allan said the Patterson River bridge works are “months ahead of schedule”. Carrum Labor MP Sonya Kilkenny said: “The community has been asking for this bridge for a very long time. I am so proud this government has listened to the people of Bonbeach and Carrum and is delivering for them.”
Blast from the past: Darcy Ward with 2015 Southern Metro Heat and grand finalists Mother Culture. Picture: Supplied
Bands battle on song again THE annual Battle of the Sounds contest will be held at Cheltenham Hall on Friday evening (17 August). Music lovers can join in and cheer young singers on in a fierce but friendly competition of musicians battling it out to become the winning act to represent Kingston at the regional final. Winning that final will hand a band the chance to reach the grand final at next year’s St Kilda Festival. Melbourne based metalcore band Pridelands are headlining on Friday
and last year’s Battle of the Sounds winner Sienna Rose will be back on stage as the opening act. The Battle of the Sounds is hosted by Fuse Productions and Kingston Youth Services supervised by the state government’s FReeZA Program and the Push Inc. The FReeZA Program is a youth development program giving young people planners the chance to hold events in a safe venue that is drug and alcohol free. The Push Inc is also youth focused
and a not-for-profit statewide youth music operation that delivers a range programs and events “in an effort to better the future Victorian music industry”. Entry to the event is by gold coin donation going towards charity so everyone is invited to enjoy the event for a good cause. The Battle of the Sounds will be held on Friday 17 August, from 6.3010.30pm at Cheltenham Hall, corner of Nepean Highway and Charman Road, Cheltenham.
Work site: A crane looms over new bridge at Patterson River. Picture: Gary Sissons
Fossils on display A FOSSILS exhibition will be held at the Beaumaris Yacht Club this month. The Bayside Earth Sciences Society (BESS) and Marine Education Science and Community Centre (MESAC) will be displaying fossils found in the area of Ricketts Point. Head along to meet fossil experts and bring any fossils to be identified. Richard Casley will be talking
about “a collector’s experiences” and the Beaumaris Fossils & Melbourne Museum’s Ben Francischelli is also a guest speaker. The inaugural BESSI & MESAC Fossil Exposition will take place at Beaumaris Yacht Club, Beach Road, Beaumaris on Sunday 26 August, 9.30am-2.30pm. Event is free but make pre-booking at trybooking.com/XEZA online.
Roads paved with ‘green’ RECYCLING has reached a new high underfoot and wheels with materials from Kingston wheelie bins used to repair and repave roads as part of a Green Roads program. Kingston Council has hired the Alex Fraser Group to collect glass not usually able to be recycled to be converted into asphalt used to repave roads throughout the municipality. About 105,000 glass bottles — the equivalent of 375o wheelie bins — have been recycled so far to resurface streets in Mordialloc, Waterways, Braeside, Moorabbin and Clayton South. Council CEO John Nevins said council aims to ensure all waste placed in Kingston residents’ recycling bins is put to reuse. ”Kingston residents can continue to sort their recycling with confidence, knowing they are helping to
avoid landfill and create new recycled products,” Mr Nevins said. Alex Fraser Group managing director Peter Murphy said finding new ways to recycle waste is one way to ease a pileup of recycling materials in Australia now China has stopped accepting most overseas waste in its landfills. “If local governments want people to keep recycling, they have to also be involved in the market for recycled products,” Mr Murphy said. “This project is an excellent illustration of how local councils can proactively support their own kerbside recycling program and achieve high-quality assets for their community at competitive cost.” The Green Roads program is an Alex Fraser Group campaign to encourage councils to ensure all waste in recycling bins is reused.
Keep on trucking: Alex Fraser Group picks up recycling from Kingston Council offices. Picture: Supplied
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Sail away for Father’s Day BOATS, beers, meats and sweets – what more could a Dad want this Father’s Day! Searoad Ferries is giving you the chance to treat your special Dad to all of these things at our Blokes High Tea. Taking place on Father’s Day, Sunday 2 September, Head Chef, Brent Love, will be serving up tasty delights with Dad’s in mind – everything from pork sliders and lamb pies, to maple bacon pannacotta and mini donughts. Throw in a paddle of locally produced craft beers for Dad and it truly will be a feast fit for a king! Departing Queenscliff & Sorrento at 11am and 2pm, the Blokes High Tea includes food, beer sampler paddle, tea, coffee and a two hour sailing across Port Phillip Bay. High Tea will be served in the nautical surrounds of the Lonsdale Lounge & Portsea Lounge onboard the Ferries. Cost per person is $65 and bookings are essential. To book, or for further information, please visit: www.searoad.com.au/dadsday/
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BLOKES HIGH TEA Fathers Day | Sept 2nd
Sail with an Ale, Meats & Sweets! Book a blokes high tea this Fathers Day and treat the Dad in your life.
www.searoad.com.au or call 03 5257 4500 Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News 15 August 2018
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