Jet-ski dangers focus of review DANGER to swimmers off Kingston beaches from passing jet-skis could be reduced if planned boating zone changes are introduced as part of a by Parks Victoria review. The state government agency is seeking feedback on extending swimming-only areas off beaches by up to 60 metres at several bayside and peninsula beaches. A Boating Zone Review proposes wider exclusion zones for jet-skis off Aspendale, Bonbeach, Carrum and Chelsea beaches. Feedback is also being sought on jet-ski use along Patterson River. “Parks Victoria is inviting beach-
goers, swimmers, paddle craft users, vessel operators, local residents, local businesses and the broader community to provide feedback on proposed improvements to existing boating and swimming zones in Port Phillip and Western Port,” the review states. Kingston Council has been flagging the danger posed by jet-skis mixing with swimmers off bayside beaches for the past couple of years. Gnotuk Ave in Aspendale, Williams Grove in Bonbeach and Watkins St/ Coleman Rd in Aspendale are three areas where council wants to see nogo zones extended for watercraft.
Parks Victoria is working with Maritime Safety Victoria to improve safety at bayside beaches. Parks Victoria encourages feedback on the proposed changes to existing boating and swimming zones. An online survey can be completed at parkweb.vic.gov.au or feedback can be submitted in writing by email to boatingzonereview@parks.vic. gov.au or by letter to The Manager, Local Ports and Waterways, Boating Zone Review, Parks Victoria, 10/535 Bourke St, Melbourne. The deadline for submissions is Friday 16 December.
Police target beach crime BAYSIDE police will be working with the public to keep the peace this summer as the mercury climbs and beachgoers start flocking to the foreshore. Visiting the Mordialloc police station last week, Mordialloc MP Tim Richardson and Police Minister Lisa Neville praised officers for their work to support community safety. As part of Operation Summertime police will focus on public order issues, including beach parties, drunkenness and drug use, use of fireworks and other anti-social activities at the beach. The beach patrol and a bike patrol units will run right through summer to respond to incidents. Ms Neville said that while public order and security offences in Kingston had decreased by 8 per cent over
the last year, police remain vigilant. Victoria Police continues to ramp up its recruitment and training across the state. About 1000 police, police custody officers and protective services officers will be in training at the Victoria Police Academy over the next 12 months. The government this week fasttracked the recruitment of 406 new police, with the first of the 300 new officers to hit the beat in early 2017. Backing them up are custody officers whose appointment allows police, including at Moorabbin and Dandenong, return to the front line. Almost 250 custody officers are deployed at 22 of Victoria’s busiest police stations. Since November 2014, Ms Neville said the Labor Government had
added 1156 new police. “Summer is one of the best times by the bay, and it’s important for people to stay safe over this busy period,” Mr Richardson said. “That’s why local police will be patrolling the beaches and responding to incidents, including drug and alcohol-fuelled anti-social behaviour.” Ms Neville said the Government was working closely with the Chief Commissioner to ensure communities, like Mordialloc, have the resources they need to keep people safe. “We’ve also brought in new laws to target carjackings and home invasions to give police greater powers to crack down on crime,” she said.
No distance left to run: Jet-skis could be moved even further away from swimmingonly zones at bayside beaches.
Witness appeal after hit-run WITNESSES are being asked to come forward after a man was left seriously injured in a hit-run collision in Pearcedale last month. The incident occurred when a green Subaru station wagon travelling south on Craig Rd, made a right turn onto Baxter-Tooradin Rd into the path of a motorcycle, 4.30pm, Tuesday 11 October. The station wagon stopped a short distance away before fleeing without the driver rendering assistance or exchanging details. The 56-year-old rider, of Pakenham, received broken bones and was taken to hospital in a serious condition. He underwent surgery, is awaiting more surgery, and is in a wheelchair in a rehabilitation hospital.
Hit-runner: An image of the man police are seeking.
The man police want to speak to is Caucasian, in his 50s, 170cm, solid build with a ginger/grey beard, grey/ white thin shoulder-length hair and a receding hairline. Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 o at crimestoppersvic.com.au online.
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