NEWS DESK
Life saving club work begins soon WORK on the nearly $15 million redevelopment of the Mentone Life Saving Club begins next month. Construction work starts soon to replace the old building. The new facility will have a publicly-accessible roof top viewing deck, and changing facilities for people with high support needs. Kingston ratepayers will fork out $11.8 million for the works. Council is also receiving just over $2 million from the state government, and $500,000 in commonwealth government stimulus funding. Cr Chris Hill said “importantly the redevelopment of the Mentone Life Saving precinct will really open up the beautiful foreshore area at Men-
tone for all members of the community to access and enjoy.” “Council has amended the plans based on community and stakeholder feedback, to ensure this project meets community expectations. The foreshore precinct redevelopment will also include outdoor showers, and improved vehicle access to the lower promenade to support Mentone Life Saving Club operations and emergency vehicle access,” he said. The project is expected to be complete within 18 months.
PLANS for a redeveloped Mentone Life Saving Club. Picture: Supplied
Focus on bullying FOR young people, talking about mental health is often the most difficult step to getting better. A youth forum for people to come together to discuss issues like mental health and bullying will be held this week. The group Young People With A Purpose have organised the youth forum with That’s the Thing About Fishing. The event will begin at 9.30am, 21 May at Mount Erin College in Frankston South. 2019 Frankston young person of the year Hannah Swinnerton is scheduled to speak, alongside The Voice contestants Jackson and Callum.
Playground upgrade in the works at Skye
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Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News
19 May 2021
THE playground at John Monash Reserve in Skye is set to be refurbished. Frankston Council will spend $300,000 for refurbishment of the existing timber play unit, new swings, shade sails, park fencing, tree planting, garden bed improvements, and a new picnic area with a barbecue and shelter. Cr Suzette Tayler said “we know how critical green open spaces and outdoor recreation hubs are for overall wellbeing. We all certainly learnt to appreciate these spaces during recent lockdowns.” “Council is committed to continue developing our outdoor leisure spaces for locals to enjoy for generations to come.” Upgrade works at Weatherston Reserve in Seaford, Fleetwood Crescent Reserve in Frankston South, and Witternberg Reserve in Frankston are also scheduled to begin soon. THE playground at John Monash Reserve. Picture: Supplied