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Up in the air: Kingston Council refused amendments to a permit for an aged care development on Collins Street, Mentone in February. That decision will be heard by VCAT.
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THE future of a proposed aged care development in Mentone will be heard before the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal. Mercy Health submitted a proposal to Kingston Council in February to amend their existing application for an aged care facility on Collins Street. Those amendments included “an increase in the number of beds
from 120 to 136, the addition of half-floor fourth storey, which will be set back from the building’s facade to accommodate the additional residents, and the addition of six car parks on site, acquired by Mercy Health, to reduce on-street parking.” On 25 February Kingston Council voted to refuse a permit because “the proposal constitutes an over-devel-
opment of the site” and “the proposal would detract from the visual amenity of the locality and the streetscape” (“Aged care amendments put to bed”, The News, 13/3/19). Mercy Health confirmed that they would be lodging an appeal to VCAT. The News understands that the hearing is expected to begin in September.
LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL WORKS
MAY 2019
Road and rail changes in Carrum To allow Carrum Level Crossing Removal works to progress, there are changes to the way you travel in May.
Road At 10pm Friday 17 May the Station Street, Carrum level crossing will close permanently. Pedestrians can continue to use the Station Street level crossing.
Rail Drivers travelling between McLeod Road and Nepean Highway can cross the rail line at Mascot Avenue, Bonbeach via the new Karrum Karrum Bridge.
Buses replace trains on the Frankston line between Mordialloc and Frankston 9.15pm Friday 24 May to last service Sunday 26 May. Plan ahead and allow extra travel time.
While works are on, shops are open. Please support local businesses in the area. For more information visit levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/disruptions
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