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Park plans outlined for former landfill WORK will get underway soon to turn a former landfill site in Clarinda into a public park. Public consultation is now open on concept plans for the Elder Street South Reserve Park. The park is proposed to feature an “adventure woodland nature play area”, natural creeks, outdoor exercise equipment, a shared path for pedestrians and cyclists, native grassland, picnic areas with seating and shelter, toilets, and parking.
Kingston mayor Steve Staikos said “I am incredibly proud of the focus on native and indigenous flora which will add to the biodiversity and canopy cover in Clarinda. This is a wonderful open space with so much potential and we are excited to get started on creating this new park from a site that was once just a council landfill.” Cr Hadi Saab said “included in our draft concept plans is the creation of
an adventure woodland nature play area that will provide children with a space to explore and play, as well as activity zones with outdoor exercise equipment and a hardcourt.” “We want to make sure our draft plans meet the needs and expectations of our community so we’re encouraging the community to provide us with feedback,” he said. To view the plans and provide feedback visit yourkingstonyoursay.com.au
THE mayor Steve Staikos with Cr Hadi Saab at the future site of a public park in Clarinda. Picture: Supplied BRENDAN Stroud has been working out to raise money for cancer research. Picture: Supplied
Cancer patient raises funds A MENTONE cancer patient has been working out in his wheelchair to raise money for cancer research. Brendan Stroud has raised more than $1300 for cancer research. He has travelled more than 80 kilometers in his wheelchair as part of the Cancer Council’s March Charge fundraising challenge. Mr Stroud has been a paraplegic since a car accident in his 20s. He has also watched his son undergo chemotherapy, and was diagnosed with cancer himself last year. “We know my cancer is probably not going to go away, it’s more to slow it down as much as possible,” he said. “My cancer is a rare, aggressive thing, but I want to raise funds
for people with cancer to have a future.” To donate visit themarchcharge. com.au/fundraisers/brendanstroud/2021
Cinema at sunset MOVIEGOERS can watch films under the stars in Highett from this week. The Sunset Cinema event gets underway with a screening of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The outdoor cinema is set up at Sir William Fry Reserve. The outdoor cinema is scheduled to run from 8 April from 17 April. Classics like The Breakfast Club will be screened alongside newer hits such as Wonder Woman 1984 and Aladdin. To find the full schedule of movies and make a booking visit kingston. vic.gov.au/sunsetcinema
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Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News 7 April 2021
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