Frankston City News July - August 2015

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Frankston City: Victoria’s Sustainable City of the Year 2015 Recognising our City's presentation, cleanliness and positive action to protect the local environment Frankston City was recently awarded the Sustainable City of the Year, at the 2015 Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria Sustainable Cities Awards.

• Young Leaders: Fresh Entertainment • Clean Beach/Waterway: Frankston Waterfront Festival

“This is a huge honour and testament to the City aiming for carbon neutrality by 2025 as well as adopting the 10-year Environment Strategy”, said the Mayor, Cr Sandra Mayer.

Council and the community also received High Commendations in the following categories: • Community Action and Leadership: Wells Street Farmers Market

The Frankston City community has played an important role with their hard work and dedication recognised in many of the Awards.

• Litter Prevention: Residents Against Graffiti in Ashleigh Avenue • Environmental Sustainability: Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre (PARC) Frankston City will represent Victoria at the Keep Australia Beautiful National Sustainable Cities Awards later this year.

Pictured at the Awards presentation are Sustainability Victoria CEO Stan Krpan, Council's Environmental Education Officer Debbie Coffey, Frankston City Mayor Cr Sandra Mayer, and from Council's Sustainable Assets team: Rachel Weaver, Ella Boyen and Michelle Martin

Frankston City was a finalist in each of the 10 award categories and won in the following two categories:

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Budget 2015–2016

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Your Council

Planning for future growth

IN THIS ISSUE Sustainable City Awards Your Council Budget 2015–2016 Liveable City Our Community Resident Wellbeing Major Projects Enjoy Every Moment Tjuringa – Enviro News Frankston Arts Centre Neighbourhood News Build Your Business Sport and Leisure

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CONTACT DETAILS Customer Service Phone: 1300 322 322 Email: correspondence@ frankston.vic.gov.au Interpreter: 131 450 frankston.vic.gov.au Civic Centre 30 Davey Street, Frankston Monday to Friday, 8.20am–5pm Seaford Customer Service Centre 120 Nepean Highway, Seaford Langwarrin Customer Service Centre Shop 6, The Gateway Shopping Centre, CranbourneFrankston Road, Langwarrin

This year we modified the budget slightly to accommodate community submissions which came in as part of this consultative process. Residents are welcome to attend Council meetings and register to speak if they wish. Those who take the time to participate in the democratic process appreciate how open Council is to the community.

The full budget is published on the website and available to anyone who wishes to review the fine details and Council meeting dates are also listed on the website and advertised in the local paper.

This month ratepayers will receive their annual rate notice which often prompts residents to question value for money. This edition of Frankston City News is full of examples of how your rates are invested locally.

A graph showing exactly how your rates are allocated is on page 3.

In recent reports on rate capping I often hear about councils being more transparent and accountable to ratepayers. No branch of government is more accountable to their community than local government.

Council advertises its budget in great detail every year and invites the community to give feedback.

Visitor Information Centre 7N Pier Promenade, Frankston Waterfront Open 7 days, 9am–5pm Phone: 1300 322 842 visitfrankston.com Hoon Driving 1800 333 000 (Crime Stoppers)

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Council is investing $51 million in capital works projects to enhance Frankston City’s growth including the new Regional Recycling and Recovery Centre which is due to open later this year.

Other major projects underway include the Frankston Yacht Club redevelopment at the Waterfront, Wells Street improvement works, extensions to Delacombe Park

This is a proud time for Frankston City – with a lot of change underway and more to come including the Victorian Government’s $63 million commitment to developing the Frankston Transit Interchange and Young Street. See page 5 for a report on the latest progress.

In June, Cr Darrel Taylor, Cr James Dooley and I attended the Australian Local Government Association conference in Canberra which provides the opportunity to advocate for funds towards Frankston City’s infrastructure priorities. We met with federal ministers, shadow ministers and senior bureaucrats.

As Chair of the South East Melbourne group of Councils I also represented the regional view to support job creation opportunities and regional recreation and health requirements.

This is vital advocacy work to give us the best possible chance to obtain federal government funding.

Cr Sandra Mayer Mayor

Message from the CEO

Carrum Downs Library and Customer Service Centre 203 Lyrebird Drive, Carrum Downs

Graffiti Removal 1800 66 8247 (1800 NO TAGS) Printed on stock sourced from sustainably farmed forests.

As a Councillor and a ratepayer I am always mindful of working hard to keep rates down while meeting service demands and community expectations for new infrastructure.

Preschool and the Seaford Community Centre upgrade. These works also generate more local jobs and contribute to the local economy.

With the adoption of the 2015–2016 budget, Council will now commence the work to deliver many exciting projects on behalf of the community.

Continuation of services and projects are set against the backdrop of the Victorian Government's stated policy on rate capping.

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This policy will prove challenging and Council will have to carefully consider every part of its operation in order to ensure that there is not a major impact on what we can achieve.

The response from the Victorian Government is eagerly awaited and Council is preparing to be a major stakeholder in this project which will last well beyond the next 20 years.

Our recent success at being named Victoria's most Sustainable City is some recognition for all of the hard work undertaken by Council and the community.

The demise of the Port of Hastings project is a major disappointment for the region and Council will actively lobby the Victorian Government to review this decision.

Thank you to everyone involved and Council looks forward to continuing to ensure that our City is a leader in sustainability.

The Port of Hastings, if it proceeds, will deliver infrastructure projects, employment and economic growth for our region.

The Frankston Transit Interchange is an exciting project and after 40 years of talking, is closer to becoming a reality.

This is why it will have a high priority in our advocacy campaigns.

Council has presented a bold and visionary plan that will deliver economic growth, employment and change the heart of Frankston.

Dennis Hovenden Chief Executive Officer

Budget 2015–2016

Council’s total budget for 2015–2016 is $184,794,000 Major project investment 2015–2016 highlights The total cost of some projects is greater than this year’s investment, as works spread across more than one financial year.

Charges the Victorian Government adds to your rate notice All councils in Victoria are required to collect these charges on behalf of the state government.

Fire Services Property Levy

Frankston Regional Recycling and Recovery Centre Total: $12.3 million 2015–2016: $11.3 million

McClelland Reserve sports pavilion Total: $600,000–$800,000 2015–2016: $545,000

Frankston Basketball Stadium Total: $17–25 million 2015–2016: $433,000

This levy is not included in council budgets and once collected, is paid directly to the state government to fund fire services.

The levy rate is determined by the Victorian Government which increased this year’s CFA residential rate by 32 per cent and others (such as commercial and industrial) by an average of more than 20 per cent.

Details: firelevy.vic.gov.au or 132 161

Frankston Yacht Club Total: $10.6 million 2015–2016: $3.4 million

Jubilee Park netball courts Total: $2.008 million 2015–2016: $1.493 million

Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve pavilion and sportsground lighting Total: $2.3 million 2015–2016: $1.147 million

Footpath renewal 2015–2016: $1.36 million Bridge renewal 2015–2016: $1.14 million

How rates are allocated

This chart shows Council’s The figures represent the expenditure to deliver services break down for every $100 to the community.

Council invests locally.

Environment and waste Safety and $9.07 enforcement $5.63 Capital Planning, works business support $32.34 and tourism $5.89 Arts, culture and libraries $5.67

Ballam Park car park upgrade 2015–2016: $410,000 Keast Park playground, Seaford 2015–2016: $310,000

Aged Property Corporate services and $5.00 $6.62 facilities $4.94

Family services $6.00

This is a state government tax on all waste going to landfill and is included in the waste charges.

The cost for 2015–2016 is approximately $1.8 million.

Pay by instalment only How rates are calculated Rates are calculated based on property value. Landholders with lower-valued properties pay less rates than owners of highervalued properties.

The rates formula is: CIV (Capital Improved Value) x rate in the dollar = rates payable e.g. CIV = $A

Rate in the dollar = B cents

A x B = $Rates Charges, levies and concessions impact on the final amount.

Comparatively low rate

Parks and leisure $9.65 Roads and drainage $9.19

Library collection 2015–2016: $600,000

Landfill Levy

Frankston City’s average rate in the dollar is less than neighbouring local government areas of Kingston, Casey and Greater Dandenong and is in the lower half compared to 14 other eastern Melbourne councils.

(Based on 2013–2014 benchmarking data)

Council has an instalment only payment timetable with the first instalment due Wednesday 30 September 2015.

Interest is charged on unpaid instalments and will apply from this first instalment date.

Advance payments can be made at any time.

Rate capping The Victorian Government has announced that rates will be capped at or around the inflation rate from the 2016–2017 financial year.

Council estimates that this will reduce rate income by $3 million per annum and coupled with a reduction in Commonwealth Government grants, will place additional pressure on Council’s ability to maintain services to our community.

We will continue to review all of our services in order to cater for these changed circumstances.

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Liveable City

Kananook Creek Bridges Beach Street and Fiocchi Avenue pedestrian bridges are currently closed for building works Council is building ‘like-for-like’ timber bridges, replacing the current ageing structures.

Better bus services needed Bus services are the responsibility of the State Government, but Council has an important role in advocating for improved local public transport connections, including a greater frequency of bus services.

In 2009 the Victorian Government completed a bus service review of Frankston and Mornington Peninsula. To date, only two of the 28 recommendations for Frankston City have been implemented.

On behalf of the community, Council has written to the Minister for Public Transport along with Public Transport Victoria (PTV) to prioritise local improvements. Council is requesting that they review bus services urgently, particularly in the lead up to potential major changes at the Frankston Transit Precinct. Planned improvements at this site need to allow for better bus services.

Better bus services help support local growth by improving access to jobs and training, particularly for young people and commuters.

Bus frequency in Frankston is low compared to other Metropolitan Activity Centres and local residents report they’d use public transport more if buses were more frequent.

There is also a need to ensure bus services meet trains and improve direct connections between Langwarrin, Carrum Downs and Seaford, to avoid long waiting times at Frankston.

Need shelter?

Council welcomes community feedback about bus stops that may require a shelter installed, particularly stops which might be close to shops, schools or other high-use locations.

Please email ideas about local priority locations to leah.bellairs@frankston.vic.gov.au

Bus shelter vandalism Repairs can usually be made quickly when bus shelters need attention due to vandalism. Please report any such cases to AdShel, phone: 1800 501 402

New laws ban dog ownership Frankston City is one of the first where the dog was not properly councils to have prosecuted two secured residents under new amendments to • The death of a resident’s cat that the Domestic Animals Act 1994, which was attacked by an unsecured can see irresponsible pet owners Mastiff-Cross that escaped and banned from having pets in their care. entered a neighbouring property Council recently took a case to the • Several accounts of community Magistrates’ Court, which resulted in members being rushed at by the the prosecution of two dog owners two unsecured dogs from the same residence and a five In addition to the banning order, year ownership ban. This follows five the two prosecuted residents were separate dog attack incidents by their ordered to pay more than $3,000 in two unregistered dogs, which affected compensation costs.

12 members of the community.

These prosecutions set a new These incidents included: precedent for the types of actions • A dangerous attack by a Mastiffthat Council can take against Cross against a toddler resulting in irresponsible pet owners. injuries to the toddler’s forehead The community deserves to feel safe • Multiple bite wounds by a in their own neighbourhood and pet Staffordshire Bull Terrier-Cross to owners are reminded that they are a pedestrian in front of a property liable for their animal’s actions.

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Alternative creek crossing points remain open at Allawah Avenue and Wells Street. Bridges are expected to be completed around mid September.

Detailed plans available online, visit: frankston.vic.gov.au

Graffiti: going, going, gone A new purpose-built graffiti removal vehicle has been funded with $88,000 support from the Australian Government to help clean up graffiti in Langwarrin and improve local safety.

The new ute, fitted with compressors and other apparatus, is a welcome addition to Frankston City’s graffiti removal program which has removed more than 2,400 instances of graffiti this financial year (38,000 m2).

Local service clubs and property owners can also partner with Council to apply anti-graffiti coating to their walls – to help make graffitiremoval easier. To participate, email marshall.lowe@frankston.vic.gov.au

The Mayor, Cr Sandra Mayer with the Hon Bruce Billson and One Stop Squad crew members Michael and Mick with the new vehicle equipped to remove graffiti

Please report any instances of graffiti by calling the Council’s Graffiti Removal Hotline on 1800 NO TAGS (66 8247).

Residents helping Council to tackle illegal dumping Resident reports to Council with information about rubbish dumpers is proving helpful in finding those responsible.

A significant decision in the Frankston Magistrates’ Court recently imposed a $3,000 fine on a Langwarrin business owner found to have illegally dumped commercial rubbish on public property.

Over the past two years Council has issued more than 100 infringements for illegal dumping.

from as far as Ferntree Gully, Narre Warren and Somerville.

A standard fine for minor infringements is $295, but more serious offences will be prosecuted

by Council and can result in the court imposing fines of up to $5,000.

Residents wanting to dispose of hard waste legally can book a collection from their home – with up to two cubic metres collected for $50 – by phoning 9721 1915. This discount rate applies once per financial year, additional collections are $70 for two cubic metres.

Information from public sources also helps Council decide where to Anyone with information about place mobile cameras to help track illegal dumping should contact down the culprits.

Council by phone 1300 322 322 or email correspondence@frankston.

Dumpers who have been issued vic.gov.au fines in Frankston City have come

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Structure plan to shape our city’s vision for 2031 Council recently adopted the Frankston Metropolitan Activity Centre Structure Plan, which guides development in the central part of the city until 2031.

Frankston Station precinct Council has voted unanimously in favour of the City’s formalised vision for the redevelopment of the Frankston Station Precinct and Young Street.

Council’s vision is wide-reaching and focuses upon leveraging new partnerships and developments from the Victorian Government’s $63 million contribution to works in the precinct; with partnerships between key organisations a major focus for its future development.

“How the new station precinct looks and functions is very important, but just as vital is reinvigorating the area by creating new jobs, improving the perception of safety and transport connections, establishing housing in central Frankston and bringing new customers to our traders’ doors,” said the Mayor, Cr Sandra Mayer.

“We would also like to see the $70.5 million commitment to the expansion of Chisholm TAFE built in partnership with this project, to create a connected and cohesive precinct that employs architectural excellence in building design and function," continued the Mayor.

Council’s vision for the precinct features a library and learning centre, a multi-level car park and walkways connecting Chisholm to the station and western end of the city centre. This will be complemented with bespoke design elements in a light-filled area people can enjoy.

“We want this precinct to be an iconic entrance to Frankston, with a green space for activities and events, or just a place residents and visitors alike, want to meet and spend time," said the Mayor.

Council’s preferred vision also includes: • Advocating for express train services both ways between Frankston and Melbourne's city centre together with improvements to the bus network and timetabling • Planning towards the long-term aim of the electrification of the line to Baxter • An upgrade of the existing underpass while planning long-term for an overpass from Chisholm TAFE to Young Street • A reduction in vehicles using Young Street for through-traffic • Dispersed distribution of pharmacotherapy The Mayor said it is crucial we get the planning for this redevelopment right, as it will be the heart of Frankston for many decades to come.

“We will be working with all levels of government to investigate opportunities to relocate services into the precinct. We are happy to lead by example, and are exploring all of the opportunities to relocate Council’s services into the station precinct,” said the Mayor.

“We welcome this important commitment from the Victorian Government and look forward to keeping the momentum going to ensure the benefits are delivered.

It’s an exciting time.”

“Our preferred vision supports three of Council’s top priorities; more jobs, improved safety and transport connections," said the Mayor.

Council’s vision is being presented to the Frankston Station Precinct Taskforce, which is making recommendations to the Victorian Government later this year.

The Plan focuses on central Frankston including the Waterfront, Kananook Creek, Beauty Park, Monash University, Chisholm, Frankston Hospital, Bayside Shopping Centre, the Frankston Transit Interchange, inner-city Frankston residential properties, Ebdale Hub and the Carrum Downs Industrial Precinct.

The Plan will guide development, land use, movement, public realm and open space, strategic opportunities, economic and social planning and sustainability.

The Plan highlights a number of priorities to ensure a clear framework for: • Planning and building design to attract greater investment and promote high quality architecture within the Frankston Metropolitan Activity Centre • Establishing Frankston as the major retail, business and hospitality centre in the region

• Supporting projects that promote the activation and revitalisation of the city’s streets • Ensuring that the city has adequate housing available in the centre of the city, to meet increased demand for inner city lifestyle, that accompanies business and population growth • Cementing Frankston’s position as the health and education hub for the region, by supporting additional health services and expansion of tertiary institutions • Meeting increased demand for arts and culture in Frankston, by developing an arts and culture precinct The Structure Plan is available on Council’s website, visit: frankston.vic.gov.au

Regional tennis centre plans A regional tennis centre proposed for Centenary Park will provide a new home for Frankston Tennis Club when they need to vacate their current site in 2018 to make way for the next expansion of Frankston Hospital.

members, attracts new participants, offers a regional high performance training base and is able to host state and national events.

The new regional tennis centre would feature a minimum of 16 floodlit courts, a new sporting pavilion which would also house the Centenary Park Golf Club, upgraded car parking and potentially two synthetic greens for use by local bowls clubs.

Given the easy access to Centenary Park from Peninsula Link, this is the ideal location for a regional facility, however the scope of the project will be determined by how much funding state and federal governments can commit alongside Council’s contribution.

Centenary Park was chosen as the preferred location after Council Mayor Cr Sandra Mayer, Deputy Mayor conducted a review of tennis in the Cr Glenn Aitken and Council officers municipality and examined possible met with members of Frankston new sites for the Frankston Tennis Tennis Club and Frankston East Tennis Club, which was established in 1891 Club to discuss plans for the two and is one of the oldest sporting clubs clubs to be a part of the new facility. on the Mornington Peninsula.

Costing an estimated $14 million for the full ‘community Country Club’ style project, this will be a modern sporting centre that caters for current

The aim is to create a centre that will service Frankston and the wider region for many years to come.

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Our Community

Community Appreciation Awards

I Love Frankston Fun Run Sunday 13 September

Cr Colin Hampton and the Mayor, Cr Sandra Mayer, recently presented Certificates of Appreciation acknowledging some of the volunteers who helped ensure the success of the Frankston Remembers Anzac Dinner Dance held at the Frankston Mechanics Institute to commemorate the centenary of the Gallipoli landings.

The I Love Frankston Fun Run is a family-friendly event that will take you through picturesque Beauty Park and the George Pentland Botanic Gardens while raising funds for St Francis Xavier Primary School and the St Vincent de Paul Society.

Above: Susan Creasey and Glenda Viner for their outstanding decorations which set the tone for the occasion Left: Susan Bollard for teaching attendees how to do the progressive jive, barn dance and other traditional dances at the event

There are trophies, prizes and giveaways for the runners and walkers and plenty of refreshments available for supporters.

Choose your challenge: 5km run, 2.5km run or a 2.5km walk.

Bib pickup and late registration from 8am with run events starting from 9.15am.

Details and registrations: ilovefrankstonfunrun.com or 9783 3424

FRANK promotes responsible street art Ivey’s big heart FRANK Create Inc is the new Frankston Regional Artisans’ NetworK, based at 31 Beach Street in Frankston’s city centre, between Bayside Shopping Centre and Bob Jane T-Mart.

Through the Responsible Street Art Program, six local students have been paired with Madisson Shortt, The Mayor Cr Sandra Mayer, professional mentors to help develop their artistic skills and their ability to make a career Paul Edbrooke MP and Gemma Camilleri from their talent.

The students created impressive murals which are now on display inside FRANK Create.

The Responsible Street Art Program is a partnership between the Victorian Government, Frankston City Council, Monterey Secondary College, Carrum Downs Secondary College and McClelland College.

Brodie Mitchem with his mural

Funding from the Department of Justice made this project possible.

“Even in the face of constant adversity, the gratitude these struggling communities express is overwhelming."

Heart for Mission Inc is a Frankston based not-forprofit charity founded in 2015 by local primary school teacher, Ivey Panicker.

“For the past 10 years I’ve had the privilege of participating in community building projects around the world," said Ivey.

The charity’s first project is building a combined Early Years Education Centre and school in rural Uganda.

Heart for Mission relies on government grants, retail partnerships and community support to continue its work.

For more information or to donate visit: heartformission.org or connect via Facebook or Twitter.

Seaford Community Centre The 50 year old Seaford Community Centre has been given a new lease of life, with a newly restored roof jointly funded by Council and the Australian Government.

The Federal Government contributed $20,000 to this roof restoration, which is just over half the total cost. Council was able to complete the roof restoration and Pictured at the Seaford Community Centre are: Melinda Shelley from 123Read2Me, Cr Rebekah Spelman, The Hon Bruce Billson MP, the Mayor Cr Sandra Mayer, Cr Glenn Aitken and Ms Sonya Kilkenny MP

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renovate part of the interior of the centre to help support the many local groups and events that use this venue. This restoration is part of a larger project that will see the Seaford Customer Service Centre relocated under this roof, along with a full library branch, improved meeting rooms and other public facilities expected to open late 2015.

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New Bicycle User Group Bicycle riders interested in discussing local cycling issues and ideas can connect with the new Frankston Bicycle User Group (BUG) on Facebook and Twitter.

Facebook: facebook.com/FrankstonBicycleUsersGroup Twitter: twitter.com/bikefrankston

Our Community

Apply now for funds to help your community group Community Grants Program 2015–2016 Each year Council helps local community clubs and not-for-profit organisations with financial support.

Applications are now open for Council’s annual grants program for this current financial year.

Grants are allocated to a variety of projects ranging from funds to purchase new equipment and resources, run local events or support skills development.

For guidelines and application forms visit: frankston.vic.gov.au

Applications close Thursday 30 July.

For further information: 9784 1015 or communitygrants@frankston. vic.gov.au

Safe Outdoor play at Riviera Playgroup Riviera Playgroup received a community grant from Council towards installing a safe fence and gate to extend their outdoor play area.

The new larger space allows the group to offer new activities including obstacle courses, running games and hula hoops.

Riviera playgroup is open to parents and carers with children aged 5 and under. New members are welcome.

Details: 0431 054 332 or rivieraplaygroup@live.com

Frankston Cancer Bag Group Inc Informally known as the “Frankston Bag Ladies” this group meets once a month at Spotlight to create beautiful handmade comfort bags for cancer patients at local hospitals and chemotherapy wards.

The bags are beautifully embroidered and are large enough to carry X-rays, or other personal items the patients may take into hospital.

All breast cancer survivors, the group originally started creating bags just for women but have expanded to providing bags for men and for children.

They also make hats and beanies for the wig library at Frankston’s Ebdale Hub. The happy group provide a friendly atmosphere and a chance for business and charity to collaborate.

The children love being outdoors and the fence will also allow for the development of the Seaford Food Forest project in the adjacent block.

Register now

Healthy ageing

Saturday 19 September 2015, 4pm Ballam Park Athletics Track, Frankston

Brain health, exercise and eating well Learn about the latest advancements in healthy ageing, presented by Monash University in conjunction with University of the Third Age.

Planning ahead Advance Care Planning makes things easier for people you care about, and gives you peace of mind knowing that your choices will be respected, particularly in relation to medical treatment.

Come and learn simple steps to get started. Enjoy a free morning tea and guest speaker from Peninsula Health.

When: Thursday 23 July, 10am–12pm Where: Lyrebird Community

Centre, 203 Lyrebird Drive,

Carrum Downs Bookings: 9784 1943

When: Friday 7 August, 10.30am–12.30pm Where: George Jenkins Theatre,

Monash University

Peninsula Campus,

McMahons Road,

Frankston Enquiries: 9770 1042

For details, phone Lorraine on 9783 8013 or email fston.bag.ladys@optusnet.com.au

Frankston Relay for Life

Free information sessions supporting positive ageing and a healthy future

Physical activity and eating well can increase your chance of maintaining a healthy brain. The all-ages audience will provide the opportunity for intergenerational discussion and is open for anyone to attend, bookings not required.

Recipients of a recent Council community grant, the group welcomes cash support or donations of materials, cottons, polyfill, beading etc.

The Frankston event has raised more than $1 million for Cancer Council Victoria since it was first held in 2000.

Residential aged care Learn more about residential aged care, how to access it and the financial aspects of this type of accommodation.

Enjoy light refreshments while hearing from guest speakers from Council on the Ageing (COTA), Department of Health and Human Services and a local residential aged care facility.

More than 739 Frankston City residents are diagnosed with cancer each year and every dollar helps in the fight against cancer.

Organised by a local volunteer committee, this community event offers an amazing experience.

Submit a team or join an existing team – all welcome.

To register or find out more, visit: relayforlife.org.au, phone 1300 65 65 85 or like ‘Frankston Relay for Life’ on Facebook.

When: Thursday 13 August, 6.30–8.30pm

Friday 21 August, 10am–12pm Where: Frankston Mechanics

Institute, 1N Plowman

Place, Frankston Bookings: 9784 1943

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Resident Wellbeing

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Karingal’s Heavenly Havana Council has just installed a new playground at Havana Reserve, off Havana Crescent in Frankston.

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Located between the Karingal Heights Primary School and East Karingal Kindergarten – this will help families stay active at this popular meeting point, which was previously just a grassed area.

To register your email address, visit: frankston.vic.gov.au/enews

As well as climbing equipment, swings, see-saw and balancing fun, children can enjoy the bright hopscotch and nature-play zone.

What's in an address?

This has all been achieved with an investment of $60,000.

Finding local information is easy thanks to ‘My Address’ – Frankston City’s online mapping system.

Free online My Address service

Free whooping cough vaccine ‘Protect your baby by protecting yourself’ Expectant parents and parents of newborns can now have a free whooping cough (Pertussis) vaccine booster from Council’s immunisation service.

Immunisation is the best way to reduce the risk of this highly contagious respiratory infection. It is particularly serious in young children and can be fatal in newborn babies.

Now available to: • Pregnant women from 28 weeks gestation • Partners of pregnant women, who have not received a Pertussis booster in the past 10 years • Parents/guardians of babies born on or after 1 June 2015 who have not received a Pertussis booster in the past 10 years Grandparents are not eligible for Council’s free program and can consult their GP (demand has exceeded supply in recent months and this is expected to improve in July).

Immunisation sessions Council offers 16 free childhood immunisation sessions a month across a variety of locations and times including: Frankston Mechanics Institute: 1N Plowman Place, Frankston Monday 20 July and 17 August, 5.30–6.30pm Monday 20 July and 17 August, 3.30–4.30pm* *(secondary students only)

My Address features information, maps and images relating to properties including property size and nearby assets.

Just visit Council’s website and type your address into the My Address search box.

View your waste collection days, local Ward Councillor contact

information and discover Council facilities and services closest to you.

Whether you’re looking for your nearest free-roam dog park, Maternal and Child Health Centre or preschool, My Address offers a wealth of information.

You can even view the latest highquality aerial images of Frankston and your property.

To access My Address, visit frankston.vic.gov.au and find ‘My Address’ under quick links.

Lakewood Child and Family Centre: 107 Raphael Crescent, Frankston Friday 24 July, 12–1pm Banyan Fields Child and Family Centre: 90A Cadles Road, Carrum Downs Monday 27 July, 9.30–11.30am Frankston North Community Centre: 26 Mahogany Avenue, Frankston North Wednesday 19 August, 1–2pm No need to book, just bring along your Medicare card and Childhood Health Record Book. Details: 1300 322 322 or frankston.vic.gov.au/immunisation

Parents of secondary school children Year 7, 8, 9 and 10 students

If your child has not had their in-school vaccines this year, please contact Council's immunisation team to discuss alternative catch-up sessions.

Council also provides this at no charge. Phone: 1300 322 322

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Stallholder applications close 31 July frankstonevents@frankston.vic.gov.au

Major Projects

Frankston Park Community Function Centre

Construction is nearing completion for the Frankston Park Community Function Centre with fit-out and commissioning underway. The project has been an excellent partnership between all levels of government, AFL, AFL Victoria and the Frankston Football Club. The expanded function space will seat 590 patrons and is the ideal location to attract events to Frankston and from the surrounding area.

New Frankston War Memorial In January, Council adopted the new Frankston War Memorial concept design for Beauty Park and gave approval to proceed with construction.

Once the tender is awarded the contractor will develop the design to address the technical construction details and material selection to go back to Council for approval.

Design and construction of the new War Memorial recently went out to tender.

The aim is to commence construction in September 2015.

Basketball Stadium Expansion Council is currently working with designers and stakeholders to develop a schematic design for the Frankston Basketball Stadium Expansion Project.

The project aims to increase the capacity of the existing stadium at Kananook Reserve in Seaford to meet demand for court space now and into the future.

Council is also advocating for state and federal funding towards this

important project for the Frankston community prior to proceeding with further design development.

Wells Street Works underway Strengthening the heart of Frankston Streetscape improvements in Frankston's city centre have started in the north-west corner of Wells Street, towards Nepean Highway.

It's business as usual Access to shops and cafes will be maintained and any inconvenience to traffic will be minimised.

Thank you for continuing to support local businesses during these works which will significantly improve Frankston’s city centre.

This project is jointly funded by Council and the Victorian Government.

Works will continue until October.

Frankston Yacht Club The new Frankston Yacht Club development at Frankston Waterfront will feature a café with outdoor seating and a restaurant with water views from the first floor, alongside the Yacht Club’s own space and boat shed.

Baxter Park Refurbishment of the existing football and cricket pavilions is underway.

Construction works are continuing and are on schedule to be complete by the end of this year.

The structural steel and precast panels will begin to be installed on-site shortly and the beach promenade will start to take shape with the beach ramp and timber installed.

The Frankston Yacht Club project is schedule to be completed in summer 2015.

Frankston Regional Recycling and Recovery Centre (FRRRC) Council is working towards opening the new Frankston Regional Recycling and Recovery Centre (FRRRC) in Skye in late 2015 – investing $12.3 million dollars in this project which has been the community’s number one priority for some years.

Council takes ownership of the Skye site in Harold Road from mid-July and the FRRRC is on track to open in October 2015.

Offering a modern facility, the Centre is expected to appeal to residents from other areas including Pearcedale, Cranbourne, Clyde, Carrum, Chelsea and beyond.

More details will be included in the September edition of Frankston City News.

Frankston City's free kerbside hard waste and bundled green waste collection will start in October.

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Frankston Enjoy Every Moment

Lots on at your local library

IRONMAN 2016

Date change to Sunday 20 March IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship Melbourne in Frankston City has moved next year's event from 3 April to Sunday 20 March.

Details: ironmanmelbourne.com

Frankston Enjoy Every Moment Mayor’s Reading Challenge Children’s Book Week 1 to 31 August Parents and carers are encouraged to share regular daily reading with their preschool aged children.

“Sharing stories and nurturing a love of reading is one of the best things we can do with our kids,” said the Mayor, Cr Sandra Mayer. “Reading with them as much as possible from as young as possible, helps give them a great start to school and life.”

Register your child aged up to 5 years and participants will receive a kit which includes a reading activity record to track progress. Stickers, pencil cases, and other prizes will be provided through the month of August.

To be eligible for the major prizes participants are required to hand in their completed reading records.

The major prize draw will be conducted on Monday 31 August and winners will be notified by telephone.

All are welcome to join in the launch event for the Mayor’s Reading Challenge at Carrum Downs Library on Friday 31 July at 10.30am.

Saturday 22 August to Friday 28 August ‘Books light up our world’ Frankston City Libraries celebrates Book Week with a fun, live and interactive performance by Carp Productions at Carrum Downs Library on Wednesday 26 August at 11.30am.

Bookings: 9784 1020 or library.frankston.vic.gov.au

Seaford Beach Boardwalk

Book of the Year 2015

Which title will win the Children’s Book Council of Australia Book of the Year?

Borrow one of the shortlisted titles from Frankston City Libraries. For all the details on this year’s awards shortlist visit: cbca.org.au

Melbourne Writers Festival in Frankston

Best selling author Internationally acclaimed novelist with a number of books on the New York Times Best Seller list will be the guest speaker at the Frankston Library on Saturday 22 August at 1pm. We can’t reveal her name until 24 July.

Details: 9784 1020 or library.frankston.vic.gov.au

These images feature the recently completed boardwalk in Seaford, leading to the Foreshore from the McCulloch Avenue and Nepean Highway intersection.

The grates are designed as 'escape tunnels' for small native wildlife. The grasses planted underneath will grow through for additional protection.

Residents Morning Tea You’re invited The team at the Frankston Visitor Information Centre would be delighted if you could join in an informal morning tea and find out more about Frankston City Council’s services, facilities and activities.

This is also an opportunity for you to meet a Councillor representative and other new residents and widen your social networks within the Frankston community.

This is a free event.

Please RSVP for catering purposes.

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Crab Riders When: Friday 24 July, 10–11am Where: Frankston Visitor Information Centre, 7N Pier Promenade, Frankston RSVP: 1300 322 842 or tourism@frankston.vic.gov.au

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The bronze ‘Crab Riders’ sculpture was installed at Frankston Waterfront in late May. Created by Gillie and Marc this piece adds to the artwork and sculptures featured along the

Frankston Coastal Arts Discovery Trail and Frankston Cultural Walk.

More information is detailed in the ‘Enjoy Contemporary Culture’ map and guide available from the Frankston Visitor Information Centre or visitfrankston.com

Frankston Enjoy Every Moment

2015 Anywhere Festival Frankston 21 August to 6 September Enjoy great value performances of comedy, drama, music, cabaret and much more, anywhere but at a theatre, during the 2015 Anywhere Festival Frankston.

Last year’s inaugural Anywhere Festival Frankston hosted a range of popular performances at unlikely locations including Frankston Skate Park, Eeny Meeny Cafe, Chisholm Institute, McClelland Sculpture Park, Mulberry Hill and Bayside Rock.

This year another series offering various ticketed and free events will be hosted in lots of warm and cosy inside locations as well as shows in the great outdoors.

me wrong, we get lots of good stuff, but this is such a brilliant sampler of the arts. It's fantastic!” – Andrea (2014 Anywhere Festival Frankston audience member)

Anywhere Festival was rated as one of the “Top Nine Fine International Festivals You Must See!” by QANTAS Travel Insider and as a feature festival in Voyeur and The Australian in 2014.

Come watch a performance somewhere you'd never expect.

“We have LOVED the shows we have seen. This festival is one of the best things to come to Frankston. Don't get

The Festival program will be available from 16 July, visit: anywherefest.com or like Anywhere Festival on Facebook.

Image from production of “One Two Ten” by makeshift at Anywhere Festival

Focus on Frankston winning entries The Focus on Frankston photography and video competition received more than 500 entries in its final year

Second prize: Noughts and Crosses by Zaahir Fisher

Third prize: Frankston Pier by Adam McClelland

Congratulations to the winners of the 2014–15 photography competition: • First Prize: Beach Escape by Larry Chew • Second Prize: Noughts and Crosses by Zaahir Fisher • Third Prize: Frankston Pier by Adam McClelland In addition to a cash prize, each winner received a printed and framed copy of their prize winning entry, proudly sponsored by Signarama Frankston and Make Designs Picture Framing.

• Judge’s Encouragement Award: Kings of the Bush by John Lim Winner of Samsung Galaxy S5 proudly sponsored by Telstra Store Karingal • People's Choice Award winner: Dogs @ Play by Linda Abblitt Linda's photograph depicting three playful Border Collies, won the hearts of the public.

First prize: Beach Escape by Larry Chew

experience Frankston offers, under the category ‘Enjoy Every Moment’.

• Video winner: Enjoy Every Moment by Aaron Rajamoney • People’s Choice Award winner: The Place to Enjoy Every Moment by Kristy Hayes

Honourable mentions: • Jasmine Keith for her photograph Summer Evening • Lachlan Scallion for his Enjoy Every Moment video

To view the winning entries in the 2014–15 Focus on Frankston competition, visit: frankston.vic.gov.au

The video component of the competition challenged our visitors and residents to create a clip that captures the diversity, lifestyle and

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Tjuringa – Enviro News

A green policy to improve Council buildings Council has adopted a set of standards to ensure any of its future building projects are environmentally responsible and sustainable.

• Optimised building design for future durability and adaptability • Improved indoor environments and comfort levels for occupants

The Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD) Standards for Council Buildings effectively future-proof against rising energy and water costs and exceed the minimum requirements of the Building Code of Australia.

Market forces also drive higher expectations for environmentally sustainable buildings which are expected to yield higher property returns in the future.

Typical ESD measures include optimising a building’s orientation, insulation, glazing and external shading, consideration of energy and water efficiency, waste management, stormwater, solar and rainwater tanks, as well as the choice of materials used that can make a lasting difference to the environment and provide improved indoor comfort.

The ESD Standards apply to all Council-owned buildings from 1 July 2015 and cover all works associated with new buildings, expansions, upgrades and renewals, as well as maintenance works undertaken by Council, through to final demolition.

An essential component of the ESD Standards is the inclusion of environmental performance targets

for each building project. The targets will ensure that Council’s environmental performance standards are clearly communicated to stakeholders – such as architects, builders and maintenance staff – to advise on what is expected.

The ESD Standards help support the achievement of Council’s environmental targets and is a key action from Council’s recently adopted Greening our Future – 10 year Environment Strategy.

For more information visit frankston.vic.gov.au

Buildings that incorporate ESD successfully include the following benefits: • Less impact on the environment, for example, through the consumption of fewer natural resources • Reduced costs over the life of the building, including operating costs through energy and water efficiency

Worms are happy to munch away at your food scraps all winter and when summer arrives the worm farm can be used in addition to your compost bin to recycle your food scraps.

Worm liquid fertiliser collects in the base of your worm farm and must be diluted 1:10 before adding to your garden or house plants.

Here is how you can harvest your worm liquid fertiliser and worm castings to use in your spring garden.

Small pieces of food are easier for worms to eat and they’ll process them faster, so you may prefer to chop up any larger scraps.

Worms like to eat: • Fruit and vegie scraps • Tea bags and coffee grounds • Crushed eggs shells • Bread and pasta • Small amounts of citrus fruits • Plant cuttings • Tissues and paper towels • Moist and shredded paper

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Landcare is a great way to connect with like-minded people and learn about local wildlife and habitat through workshops and working bees.

A new Landcare group has been established, with the aim of linking woodlands habitat throughout Langwarrin and Pearcedale with the surrounding areas.

If you are interested in being on the mailing list or want to come along to find out more, please contact the group via: langwarrin@inbox.com

What to do:

Worm farms are small and mobile and can live happily in your garage, carport or anywhere away from the rain and wind. Worm farms need shelter in the rainy weather or your worms could drown.

New members welcome

Committee members and general members are welcome to join, regardless of where you live and whether you rent a unit or live on a bush block.

Easy guide to winter worm farming If you’re dreading the cold rainy walk to your compost bin this winter, consider the easy alternative of worm farming your food scraps.

Langwarrin Landcare

• Worm castings can be harvested, firstly by taking off the worm farm lid, then give the worms some time to burrow downwards (they don’t like light) • Scrape off the castings layer by layer allowing the worms to move further down each time

Ministerial congratulations Top Sustainable City Award Acting Minister for the Environment, Gavin Jennings, has congratulated Frankston City Council on being named Sustainable City of the Year at this year’s Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria Sustainable Cities Awards.

“Without the hard work carried out by community groups, local governments, schools and passionate individuals, we would not have the sustainable and litter-free environments we have today.”

• Mix castings with soil or potting mix “This is a fantastic achievement by for a rich home-made fertiliser Frankston and everyone involved in To purchase a worm farm and worms the success of these projects which benefit all Victorians.” contact your local hardware store or garden centre.

For more details on the winning projects, visit: Your garden will love you for it. sustainability.vic.gov.au

Tjuringa – Enviro News

Environment Strategy

Greening our future

Council has committed to a new 10-year Greening Our Future Environment Strategy, which includes ambitious targets and a detailed action plan to drive environmental sustainability improvements across the city.

Still growing strong Sunday 26 July, 11am–1pm This year is the 20th anniversary of the first National Tree Day and since then over 3 million people have planted over 21 million trees – and this number is still growing.

Come along and join Council staff and other volunteers to help re-vegetate the Coast Banksia woodland beside Kananook Creek.

Venue: Kananook Creek Reserve, Seaford – between Seaford Train Station and RF Miles Recreation Reserve (Melway Ref: 99 E4) How to get there: Follow the Kananook Walking Trail five-minutes south from the car park next to Seaford Train Station.

Alternatively, follow the reserve track five-minutes north from RF Miles Recreation Reserve in Seaford Road.

What to wear: Warm clothing, sturdy shoes, waterproof jacket and a hat.

What to bring: Gardening gloves optional; no tools necessary.

A free barbecue is provided for all involved. Please register, so we can cater accordingly, visit: treeday. planetark.org/site/10007993 We look forward to seeing you there!

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the development of the Strategy including more than 2,000 community members who attended forums or completed surveys, in addition to representatives of 65 local environmental groups, schools and businesses who were invited to give their input.

More than 100 actions are listed for the next decade with priority areas including: • Protecting and enhancing natural assets • Wise use of natural resources • Minimising environmental impacts • Educating and engaging the community about how they can help reduce their impact on Frankston City

Environmental sustainability is the concept of humans living in such a way that their use of resources is balanced with the ability of the natural world to generate these resources and enhances the balance of all life on Earth.

The Greening Our Future – Frankston City’s Environment Strategy 2014–2024, is on Council's website, visit: frankston.vic.gov.au

Sustainable gardening at home

Warm winter homes

Revised edition now available

Do-it-yourself tips

New, updated and better than ever, the popular Sustainable gardening in Frankston City booklet is back.

Saturday 18 July, 10–11.30am

FREE EVENT

Discover the best indigenous plants for your garden that will thrive in our local conditions, need little water and still look beautiful.

Karingal PLACE Neighbourhood Centre 103 Ashleigh Avenue, Frankston

your energy bills this winter with a bit of basic ‘know how’.

Join us to learn some cheap and easy improvements to make your place cosy this winter, while reducing your energy bills.

Bookings: warmwinterhomes.eventbrite.com Whether you are a renter or a home or leave a phone message on 9768 1628 owner, you can take the heat off

Learn how you can control weeds, save water, improve your soil and provide a habitat for birds, frogs, butterflies and lizards. A myriad of tips, tricks and facts will help you provide a safe natural haven for wildlife and your family in your own backyard.

Collect your free copy from any of the Council Customer Service Centres and ‘go green’ (or red, blue or purple) in your garden.

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Frankston Arts Centre

2015 Program

Sydney Dance Company De Novo Saturday 15 August, 8pm

HIT Productions Australia Day Thursday 27 August, 8pm

Tickets $30–$51

Tickets $30–$48

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 Monday 21 September, 8pm Pre-show talk 7pm

Left Bauer Productions Master Class Thursday 24 September, 8pm and Friday 25 September, 1pm

Tickets $30–$44

Tickets $30–$48

Daytime Music + Theatre

Call for entries Frankston Arts Centre Annual Open Exhibition Prize 2015 Calling visual artists, sculptors, photographers, digital and video artists, graphic designers, textile artists and creatives

Venue: Cube 37 Gallery, 37 Davey Street, Frankston

Win an exhibition at the FAC in 2016

Opening event: Thursday 6 August, 6pm–8pm

Applications close: Friday 31 July 2015, 4pm

Exhibition: Thursday 6 August to Friday 28 August

The theme for this year’s submissions is Movement in Art, as either physical movement, the artistic principle of movement in an artwork that conveys motion, or the exploration of a political, social or artistic movement.

Delivery of artwork: Friday 31 July, 10am–4pm

Collection: Saturday 29 August, 10am–3pm Enquiries and opening event RSVP: 9784 1896 or milla. dakovic@frankston.vic.gov.au Applications can also be downloaded from thefac.com.au

Daytime Music + Theatre

Bookings: 9784 1060 or thefac.com.au

Live theatre captioning

Bell Shakespeare Hamlet Tuesday 6 October, 8pm Tickets $30–$66

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The Beggars Sing The Seekers Friday 7 August, 10.30am One show only Tickets $18–$20

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John Lidgerwood & Style Music Back to Broadway Friday 4 September, 10.30am and 1.30pm Tickets $18–$20

Frankston Arts Centre is a business unit of Frankston City Council

Neighbourhood News Generously supporting homeless people

Financial reward to environmental sustainability

A safer crossing at Overton Road

By Cr Glenn Aitken – Deputy Mayor

By Cr James Dooley

As reported in the last column, our Council voted unanimously to support a 12 month local pilot project to house and support homeless people, based on a model that has proved successful in Melbourne’s northern suburbs.

This local pilot project would house three people each in three separate rental properties, accommodating a total of nine people initially.

These residents will fund their rent and be provided with case worker support which is critical to the program’s success by ensuring access to health care, work and money-handling skills and other specialist development.

However a total of $115,000 is required through fund raising to make this possible. The generosity of the Frankston community is already evident with more than $2,500 raised in 12 hours of tin-rattling in the city centre. Thank you to everyone who contributed and also thanks to the volunteers who gave their time so willingly.

This was immediately followed by a most welcome donation of $500 from a local resident who presented the cheque towards this project to Cr Brian Cunial.

The Frankston Charitable Fund has contributed $49,000 towards this project. We are also negotiating with other philanthropic groups to source more support.

I am tremendously pleased that Council is supporting this initiative and I have no doubt that its success will lead to more of these housing opportunities for people in our city and serve as an example for other councils in Victoria.

To maintain and grow this initiative will require broad support from our whole community. Please let us know if you wish to donate your time or make a financial contribution, because we are currently compiling a register.

Help may be required in a range of forms such as leaflet delivery, fundraising or just helping get the word out to your community groups. Contact: Lisa Virgona, 9784 1967 or lisa.virgona@frankston.vic.gov.au

Council’s plan to be carbon neutral by 2025 is as much about financial sustainability as it is about environmental responsibility.

Council’s investment in alternative energy, such as solar power for Council-owned and communitypaid facilities, is already showing financial returns.

Compared to the same time last year, Council has saved $46,000 in utility bills, while also reducing Council’s greenhouse gas emissions.

Solar power at the Lyrebird Community Centre, Carrum Downs Library and Frankston Visitor Information Centre has already reduced electricity usage by approximately 35 per cent, saving $4,500 to date.

Council’s recent energy data shows a reduction in electricity by 18 per cent, gas was down almost 30 per cent and greenhouse gas emissions down 282.5 tonnes compared to the same time last year.

Council saved more than $400,000 in street lighting costs in 2013–2014 after installing energy efficient globes. While Council is reducing its energy use, the cost of energy is still increasing.

Installing renewable and alternative energy on Council facilities will help balance future cost rises, however high upfront capital costs can take more than 10 years to pay back.

A total of 71kW of solar has so far been installed on Council buildings, with a further 216kW of solar panels to be installed by the end of June 2016 and 223kW of solar panels are planned to be installed over the coming few years.

This investment in solar was part of our success in being awarded Victoria’s Sustainable City of the Year and acknowledges Council’s leadership as an example for other municipalities. This year these initiatives have included: • Features at PARC like creating low carbon energy through cogeneration and a 400,000 litre rainwater tank • The Halve Our Waste initiative which engaged 1,000 households and local schools to reduce their waste to landfill • Installing a 120kWe Tri-generation and a world first Micro-generation demonstration site at Frankston Arts Precinct • Frankston City Community Solar Program supporting the switch to renewable energy

As many of you would know, since my election in 2012 I have been a strong advocate to the State Government to address the safety and traffic concerns at the Overton Road railway crossing.

Cr Glenn Aitken – Deputy Mayor Phone: 9786 3274

Cr James Dooley Mobile: 0428 246 861 Email: crdooley@frankston.vic.gov.au

North-West Ward

By Cr Rebekah Spelman

Ultimately, sustainable action allows more money for services for our community as those dollars can be allocated away from electricity bills, to deliver more for our community.

In early 2013 I met with the Minister for Transport and the matter was officially flagged. Since then, things have been chugging along, albeit slowly, but the issue is not forgotten.

Later in 2013, Council received word that the pedestrian crossing at Overton Road had been earmarked for an upgrade to bring it up to standard. Two years later, I was stoked when I drove over the tracks there and saw the team of workers finally upgrading the crossing. This is fantastic news for us – we now have a safer crossing for pedestrians. While I know that grade separation for cars is a long way off, I'm really pleased that this crossing is not being left alone and ignored.

Mahogany kids gain global perspective On another happy note, the kids from Mahogany Rise Primary School in Frankston North have returned from the school's second overseas learning experience in Europe. For the past two years I've been a huge supporter of this initiative because the experiences these kids are able to have is something that will change their lives.

I'd like to give a shout out to everyone who makes this program possible each time: the financial supporters, the parents, the kids, and most of all the guys who dared to dream this up and make it happen. Thanks to all of you for giving the kids of Mahogany Rise an experience they'll never forget.

Sport uniforms wanted Unfortunately, some kids don’t play sport because of the cost to purchase uniforms. To help overcome this, we are asking for donations of sport uniforms or basketball boots that you no longer need.

The Frankston Sports Uniform Library is run by Impact Volunteering in partnership with Council and the St Kilda Football Club. They will launder the second-hand sport uniforms and pass them onto kids who can put them to good use. Thank you.

Donations: manager@impactvolunteering.org.au or 9783 5883­

Cr Rebekah Spelman Mobile: 0427 714 370 Email: crspelman@frankston.vic.gov.au

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Neighbourhood News New Frankston Nature Conservation Reserve

Recent events

Ward Works and Awards

By Cr Darrel Taylor

By Cr Suzette Tayler

By Cr Brian Cunial

Winter is upon us and it is that time of year for flu shots and raking leaves. I have had a reasonably busy time with a number of exciting and important events taking place.

Council has recently completed a number of minor works which have made a difference across South Ward.

Thank you to residents who have been patient during the recent maintenance and repairs to the popular Waterfront boardwalk. The boardwalk has now re-opened between the Frankston Life Saving Club and the new Frankston Yacht Club site.

Council has recently replaced one of the platforms next to the lake at Beauty Park with an environmentally-friendly recycled product. Each metre of this timber-like decking is made from approximately 37 recycled plastic milk bottles and almost two kilograms of reclaimed pine waste. The material on this site will be assessed to see how it performs on a structure of this size.

You may have noticed recent improvements to some local reserves including Montague Park in Kars Street and Victoria Park at the corner of Nolan and Spring streets.

Council has freshened up these sites by clearing overgrown areas, weeding and removing dead undergrowth and adding new plants and mulch.

Overall the results are fantastic and make for more welcoming recreation spaces.

The site of the former Frankston reservoir has a new name and a dedicated group of volunteers are working hard to help open the area for public access.

The Frankston Nature Conservation Reserve is bigger than you would think and occupies 98 hectares in Frankston South. Reserved as Crown land this is a significant area of native vegetation and wildlife habitat.

The Reserve is currently managed by community volunteers who run the committee of management.

Currently working to implement the master plan; this includes preparing the reserve to open to the public hopefully by early 2016.

In April, I attended the City of Frankston Bowls Club’s 90th Anniversary. The Club has a proud history and the night was a huge success. President Craig Williams unveiled a beautiful mosaic of the Club’s logo by Liz Smallman. This will be hung on the verandah of the Club to catch the sun from the west. It really is a stunning piece.

The centenary of Anzac commemorations saw large crowds attend both the Frankston and Seaford services. The Frankston dawn service saw a crowd that I would estimate at 20,000. It was an extremely moving service. Congratulations to all involved in organising both the dawn and midday services.

A crowd of about 4,000 attended a very moving Seaford service. I was invited to be their guest speaker. As a veteran, I was both honoured and humbled to be given the opportunity to speak at an Anzac Day commemoration especially on the 100th anniversary of the Anzac landings at Gallipoli.

Given this area was managed as a water catchment in the past, it takes some time to prepare for public access, as public safety is paramount and the area continues to house our water supply.

We are fortunate to have such a large area of natural and cultural heritage which provides a natural green wedge within our suburbs. This offers many benefits to residents including fresh air, clean water and wildlife protection.

Demonstrating exceptional community spirit, the volunteer group has developed many local partnerships including working with tertiary students on bushland restoration projects at the Reserve.

On 2 May I attended a service at St Thomas Anglican Church in Langwarrin, for Private Frank Murray Swann, who was killed in Gallipoli on that day 100 years prior. His body was never recovered. This was essentially Private Swann's funeral as his family never had a funeral or service to commemorate his death. It was amazing to see the generations of Private Swann's family attending the service, many of whom have themselves served in the Army including Corporal Belinda Brennan, mother of two, who served in Afghanistan.

Cr Darrel Taylor pictured with Jenny Hattingh at the Sweetwater Creek Association event, celebrating the group’s 40th anniversary

Winning volunteers We have so many dedicated volunteers in our community including 12 active ‘friends’ groups who help protect and enhance our environment.

Hundreds of volunteers work closely with Council rangers and have regular working bees to help maintain and improve our parks and reserves.

These include Action Sweetwater Creek, Frankston Beach Association, Friends of Upper Sweetwater, the Kananook Creek Association and the new Beach Patrols. More details about ‘friends’ groups are available on Council’s website.

This is in addition to the volunteers who help at National Tree Day and Clean Up Australia Day. The contributions made by these volunteers have helped support Frankston’s success in being named Victoria’s Sustainable City of the Year 2015.

Congratulations to all involved in local programs that were recognised at the recent Sustainable Cities Awards. This includes the Fresh Entertainment youth group, the Frankston Waterfront Festival, Residents Against Graffiti in Ashleigh Avenue, the new PARC and the Wells Street Farmers Market each of which won individual awards or were highly commended. This shows Frankston City is leading the way in sustainability for the benefit of current and future generations.

Cr Darrel Taylor Mobile: 0428 137 268 Email: crtaylor@frankston.vic.gov.au

Cr Suzette Tayler Mobile: 0428 448 081 Email: crtayler@frankston.vic.gov.au

Recently, a female seal pup has made the beach area under Frankston Pier its home and is drawing large crowds. The seal seems to feel quite at home and does not appear to be bothered by all the The Reserve supports flora and fauna species which attention. Actually, I think she is enjoying the lime light, but please keep a safe distance. are designated as significant at regional, state and national levels. This includes plant communities and fauna habitat across six ecological vegetation classes (EVCs) of state significance. Similar vegetation classes throughout the state have been lost or seriously depleted so are listed as rare and endangered. More than 100 indigenous mammal, bird, reptile, frog and fish species have been recorded at the Reserve.

For details about the Reserve or working bees, visit fncr.org.au or like the ‘Friends of Frankston Nature Conservation Reserve’ on Facebook.

Cr Brian Cunial Mobile: 0400 236 977 Email: crcunial@frankston.vic.gov.au

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Neighbourhood News Langwarrin Community Garden

Community Priorities

Supporting pets and owners

By Cr Sandra Mayer – Mayor

By Cr Colin Hampton

By Cr Michael O'Reilly

Council has approved a portion of the northern end of Malcolm Reserve be allocated for the Langwarrin Community Garden Inc. Immediately opposite Lloyd Park Reserve, this site is also close to other community facilities including the Langwarrin Hall, Men’s Shed, skate park and public toilets.

An extensive process helped identify this as the most suitable site. Thanks to all those in the community who attended the meeting in May to discuss the garden and show your support.

Langwarrin Rotary Club and Langwarrin Community Centre are contributing funds to commence the Langwarrin Community Garden; this will be used to fence the site and create garden beds.

Council has allocated $18,000 in the 2015–2016 capital works budget to provide some additional car parking spaces on the area known as Lloyd Park Drive.

The garden will be open to all interested residents.

If you’re interested in being involved, like the Langwarrin Community Garden Inc on Facebook or email langarden@icloud.com

Following my re-election to Council in 2012 I identified the following four community priorities as my areas of focus, which have now all been achieved.

I was recently able to allocate more than $2,700 from my Councillor discretionary fund to help support local homeless pet owners.

The ‘Pets in the Park’ program offers a free monthly clinic for homeless people and other at-risk pet owners to ensure their animals receive health care and other responsible pet ownership support.

Coordinated by Community Support Frankston this strict client referral program is possible through the generous support of local vets and welfare providers who volunteer their time, expertise and resources to provide health checks, microchipping, vaccinations, worming and a proposed de-sexing clinic for some of these animals.

This funding support from Council meant the group could purchase a marquee essential to run this program. The Royal District Nursing Service are also key partners and more than 40 animals have benefited in the first six months. This is a pilot project for Melbourne, based on a similar program in Sydney. Congratulations and thank you to everyone involved.

Ballarto Road Council has been working hard on the Ballarto Road issue to make sure full access is maintained when Western Port Highway is upgraded to a freeway. We are working closely with VicRoads and the Victorian Government. Thank you to Cr Colin Hampton who made the case on Council’s behalf to the state government’s recent panel hearing on this issue.

3. Building the Langwarrin Men's Shed

Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve Council has allocated significant funds in this new budget to improve sporting facilities at the popular Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve in Wedge Road.

This includes $400,000 for new sports ground lighting, $83,000 of which has been provided by the Victorian Government.

A further $850,000 is being invested in reconstructing and resurfacing the main oval – so this should be the last year footballers are playing on boggy-grounds. Work is already underway replacing the cricket nets and should be complete

by October.

Other work continues including final designs for a new pavilion and car park to cater for junior and senior football and cricket clubs. Construction is dependent on the success of a grant application to the Victorian Government.

1. Tackling graffiti with education and facilities Council has run a school-based graffiti education program, targeting Year 5 and 8 students in 37 schools across Frankston City. After the sessions nearly all the children said graffiti was ‘uncool’ and they learnt the consequences of being arrested for ‘tagging’. This program was funded with a grant from the Department of Justice.

Council works closely with police to help reduce graffiti through the CCTV camera network and database and has also focused on fast graffiti removal to help deter repeat vandalism.

Graffiti removal hotline: 1800 NO TAGS (66 8247) 2. Establishing a much needed Carrum Downs Early Child Care Centre The $3.4 million Banyan Fields Child and Family Centre in Cadles Road, Carrum Downs opened in May 2014, providing a range of services to local young families in this modern new facility.

Council recently completed construction of the new Men’s Shed next to the Langwarrin Hall at Lloyd Park, thanks to all the financial contributors including the Langwarrin Community Centre, Australian and Victorian Governments, Langwarrin Township Committee the Men’s Shed and Council.

New members are welcome, phone Laurie: 0417 390 818 4. Construction of a new waste transfer station

Local sporting champion Congratulations to local student Courtney Jones who at age 14, was selected to represent Victoria at the recent AFL Youth Girls National Championships 2015 in Western Australia.

Courtney played in all four games in the competition and helped her team win the national championships.

Courtney has played since she joined the under 9 team with the Seaford Junior Football Club and is one of a growing number of females playing AFL.

Opening later this year, Council is developing a new Frankston Regional Recycling and Recovery Centre in Harold Road, Skye – delivering on this long-term community priority.

Other projects I’m currently working on include: • VicRoads’ plans for Ballarto Road intersection with proposed Western Port Freeway • Frankston Motorcycle Park • Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve • Anzac Memorial at Lyrebird Community Centre I welcome your feedback on current priorities you see as important for Carrum Downs, Skye and Langwarrin: crhampton@frankston.vic.gov.au by Friday 31 July if possible.

Courtney Jones (right) with Chyloe Kurdas, AFL Victoria's Female Development Manager

Cr Sandra Mayer – Mayor Mobile: 0400 236 107 Email: crmayer@frankston.vic.gov.au

North-East Ward

Cr Colin Hampton Mobile: 0400 236 109 Email: crhampton@frankston.vic.gov.au

Cr Michael O'Reilly Mobile: 0418 721 679 Email: croreilly@frankston.vic.gov.au

Langwarrin >> Carrum Downs >> Sandhurst >> Skye

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Build Your Business

Securing jobs for the future Council push for NBN and Port of Hastings With Frankston’s population anticipated to grow to more than 152,000 by 2036, Council is committed to working with all levels of government to create long-term employment opportunities within the entire South East Melbourne region.

A study of the ‘economic effects of a lack of access to the NBN’ reveals that 25 per cent of all enterprises would consider relocating to an area with high speed broadband, which has the potential to cost 1,024 fulltime equivalent jobs. The Australian Two of the key priorities to protect local Government needs to prioritise a roll out of fibre optic cable in Melbourne’s industry and increase employment South East, to support productivity and opportunities, are the Port of Hastings service the immediate and ongoing and the roll out of fibre optic cable needs of Frankston’s industrial, as part of the National Broadband commercial, health and education Network (NBN). precincts.

Economic modelling reveals that Council will continue to lobby the the Port of Hastings would create Victorian Government to support the significant ongoing economic benefits Port of Hastings; and the Australian to the South East Region, creating an additional 5,700 jobs by mid-2030 and Government to roll out fibre optic NBN in the South East Region. Residents and an additional $1 billion a year in Gross businesses can assist by speaking to Regional Product (GRP). their local member.

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Frankston City News July – August 2015

Build Your Business

Building relationships with China to Frankston City in May to help strengthen our growing sister city relationship.

New $18.5 million trade training centre now open at Frankston Secondary school students in the local area now have access to a new $18.5 million trade training centre at Chisholm Institute’s Frankston campus.

Details: chisholm.edu.au

Mayor of Wuxi, Mr Wang Quan with Frankston City Mayor, Cr Sandra Mayer and others visiting McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery in Langwarrin

The Mayor and Councillors welcomed the Mayor of Wuxi, China on his visit

The START (School Tafe Alliance for Regional Training) Trade Training Centre is one of the largest centres of its kind in Australia, developed

by Chisholm in partnership with 13 local schools.

START will give students from Years 9 to 12 a broader range of options to improve school retention rates and enhance student pathways into vocational careers.

This is the first time the Wuxi Mayor has visited a sister city and was the largest delegation we have welcomed from Wuxi.

Each August the Small Business Festival hosts a series of events across Victoria.

Chisholm CEO Maria Peters, START Board Chairperson Maree Vinocuroff and the Minister for Small Business the Hon Bruce Billson at the official opening of START in May

Council is participating in the 2015 Festival Program offering seven Build Your Business Workshops.

Workshop fees range from $20 to $40 and the venue is the Civic Centre, 30 Davey Street, Frankston.

Links with industry and education Monash University programs

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Students are hungry for real-world work experience and local businesses benefit from latest theories and best practice offered by local graduates.

Council is helping to facilitate these links by actively promoting Monash University’s Faculty of Business and Economics students to businesses in the region.

Monash students undertake on-site work placements, and Frankston City has many businesses which are eligible to host a student.

Spending time each week at a business, working on a project, the students apply theory, offer a fresh perspective and gain legitimate business experience.

This greatly enhances their employability for the future as well as providing outcomes which benefit the host business.

Another delegation from Wuxi is returning to Frankston City in October.

Small Business Festival

Book and pay online by visiting: businessfrankston.com.au (click on events) or phone 9784 1875

Current students are the workforce of the future and partnerships between education and industry will be crucial to local business growth.

With the new trade agreement between the Chinese and Australian governments, there has never been a better time to explore how our business communities can help each other.

Monash’s Peninsula Campus also offers a unique style of teaching called Problem Based Learning (PBL), which differs from the traditional lecturebased model by putting students together in work groups and tasking them with ‘real’ business problems while in the classroom.

The outcomes are providing innovative insights for participating businesses while showing people how working collaboratively can achieve better results.

If you’d like more information or would like to be a host business, contact: business@frankston.vic.gov.au

Winning government business Presented by Small Business Victoria Thursday 13 August, 5–8.30pm If you don’t know your RFQ from your RFT and you want to win government contracts then this is the Small Business Victoria workshop for you.

Business planning and strategy

Presented by James Eling of Extreme Networks Tuesday 4 August, 6–9pm A quick start guide to online marketing that you can action immediately.

Presented by Stuart Lindsay of Pitcher Partners Tuesday 18 August, 6–8pm This workshop will take a close look at business and strategic planning, the basic elements that make up a good practical business plan to help you succeed.

Financial health check

Start-up super session

Presented by Small Business Victoria Thursday 6 August, 6–8pm Understand key financial statements and how to read warning signs to manage your business through difficult times.

Winning local government tenders Presented by George Vass of Frankston City Council Tuesday 11 August, 6–8pm This workshop will help you to forward plan in your business to ensure you are ready to tender and potentially win more Council business.

Presented by Geoff Browne, Victorian Small Business Commissioner and Peter Doyle, ChangeXChange Consulting Thursday 20 August, 6–9pm This session is ideal for those planning to start a new business.

Ten free things you can do online Presented by George Ligocki of Chisholm Thursday 27 August, 6–9pm At this workshop you will learn about 10 free online tools and how to use them.

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Sport and Leisure

Improving Jubilee Park’s outdoor netball courts

Seaford North Reserve A new irrigation system was installed for the four soccer pitches along with a water tank, new pump and pump house, at an investment of $205,000 from Council. This system features a decoder allowing it to be linked with a future centralised irrigation system.

Council is upgrading the Jubilee Park netball facility in Frankston, investing more than $2 million in the next stage of the master plan for this recreation reserve.

The project includes a full reconstruction of the existing 13 outdoor courts to meet current standards, along with competition lighting for eight courts and player shelters. Work on the outdoor courts is scheduled to commence in October 2015 and will take approximately four months to complete, subject to weather.

Netball numbers on the rise The Jubilee Park based Frankston & District Netball Association (FDNA) is growing with participation rates hitting record levels across all age groups.

Young children start with the NetSetGo junior entry netball program for ages 5 to 10, with many players continuing through to the Senior Open.

This year’s Saturday competition has reached an all-time high of 187 teams, with more teams on the waiting list to join.

The court upgrade over summer will help accommodate this demand during the winter season which starts March 2016.

In 2016, FDNA celebrates its 50 year anniversary.

All past and present members and volunteers are welcome to join in the celebrations.

For more information, contact Sharni Plant, Operations Manager, phone 9776 5155 or email sharni@fdna.com.au

New adventure play space coming to Jubilee Park Council is currently constructing an inspiring new play space between the sporting ovals at Jubilee Park in Frankston.

The design features unique elements based on local dreamtime stories, following consultation with the Indigenous Community and includes: • Natural play pieces including a woven cubby space and ‘eel trap’ tunnel • Balancing logs and see-saw • Small in-ground trampolines • Giant basket swing • ‘Bunjil’ (bird) wind sculpture • Storytelling circle • Climbing net and rocks

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Irrigation upgrades and renovations Council recently completed works improving the level and condition of the playing surfaces at Seaford North Reserve to help support a broad range of activities including soccer, cricket and dog walking.

Renovation works to grounds 1, 2 and 3 included scarifying and vacuuming, instant turf on high-wear areas, top dressing and oversowing.

New goals were installed on oval 4 along with spraying to remove all unwanted weeds, surface levelling, instant turf on high-wear areas and sowing with rye grass. These ground works cost an additional $27,730.

Escape the house this winter Stay fit, socialise and keep active at the Frankston South Community and Recreation Centre, 55 Towerhill Road, Frankston South.

Indoor casual activities for all ages and abilities including: • Pymeball - modified volleyball • Social badminton • Moderate exercises classes • Dancing - Zumba Gold • Yoga • Pilates • Tai chi • Karate • Meditation • Laughter Club • Yoga • Craft afternoons • Scrapbooking • Children’s programs • Youth Hangout

Drop-in and select something to read at the new book exchange, operating in the foyer. Friendly staff and helpers will welcome your visit.

The Centre offers warm cosy rooms and a coffee cart open every week day before 12pm.

Details: 9293 7122

New fences support safe play

‘Cliff’ wall artistic features form part of the new Jubilee Park play space

Council is progressively fencing playgrounds located in dog free-roam areas, to help support everyone’s enjoyment.

Complementing the play area is a shelter and picnic tables, along with tree planting and new garden beds.

Playground fencing has been installed at the following locations:

Council is investing $380,000 in this site which was identified for improvement in the Jubilee Park master plan. Works will continue through July and August.

• Sandfield Reserve, Carrum Downs

Frankston City News July – August 2015

• Overport Park, Frankston South • Montague Park, Frankston • Riviera Reserve, Seaford • Kananook Reserve, Seaford

Dog owners who use free-roam areas must be in control of their dog at all times. Your dog’s actions are your responsibility.