Frankston City News November–December 2016

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Think Big Frankston City

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Christmas Festival of Lights

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Recycling and Garden Waste Calendar 2017

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In this issue Your Council Council News Enjoy Every Moment Frankston's Christmas Festival of Lights Liveable City Our Community Sport and Leisure Sustainable City

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Frankston City News November – December 2016

The organisation is preparing to work with your newly elected Council to serve the community over the next four years.

Part of this work involves long-term planning and we invite you to have your say in the ‘Think Big’ community conversation. This is your chance to tell Council your vision for Frankston City — so that we can work together to help make that possible.

This is also the community’s major events season which kicks-off with the wonderful Christmas Festival of Lights on Saturday 26 November. Like many other residents, I’m looking forward to

attending this and the Waterfront Festival in January.

I’m also excited about being invited to be part of the assessment panel to review the architectural submissions in the new Frankston Station design competition. This is a great opportunity to represent the views of Council and the community about making the station precinct a feature of Frankston’s city centre.

Best wishes of the season to you and yours.

Dennis Hovenden Chief Executive Officer

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New app to help young people Choose Respect

Students and teachers at Elisabeth Murdoch College recently helped launch Choose Respect, a new app designed to provide relationship advice and guidance for young people.

Join the ‘Think Big Frankston City’ community conversation

A new smartphone app is now available to help young people navigate some of the trickier moments in relationships and how to identify an unhealthy relationship.

It’s free to download, completely confidential and features quizzes, advice and support for young people.

Search ‘Choose Respect’ at the Apple or Android app stores.

Photography competition Winning entries

Congratulations to the two recent winners of the Visit Frankston photography competition.

August – Justine Shaw September – Jade Leak Thank you to all entrants.

The competition has been so successful it will continue through the summer events season.

Details: vistfrankston.com

August – Justine Shaw September – Jade Leak

Have your say to make a difference

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Share your vision for Frankston City and vote on the ideas of others at the ‘Think Big’ website.

While you’re there, watch videos and read the stories of inspiring community members.

Register to attend the Think Big community forum on Saturday 3 December, 10am–4pm at a central Frankston location.

At the forum we will work together to form a list of priorities that will help shape community plans aimed

at creating a bright future for all residents.

You can also share your vision on social media using #thinkbigfrankstoncity Visit: frankston.vic.gov.au/ ThinkBig or phone: 9784 1035

Not online?

Phone the automated hotline to leave a message with your idea.

It will be transcribed and uploaded to the forum. Phone: 9020 4503

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Enjoy Every Moment

Blessing of the Waters Greek Festival of the Epiphany More than 3,000 people are expected to visit Frankston Waterfront from 11am on Friday 6 January 2017 to celebrate the annual Blessing of the Waters.

The event is one of the most important on the Greek community calendar. Organised by the Greek Orthodox Community of Frankston and Peninsula to coincide with

Epiphany Day each year.

The highlight is the rush to retrieve the blessed cross, thrown from the pier into the water as Greek tradition says the person who retrieves the cross will enjoy good fortune for the coming year.

A traditional Greek festival with dancing and food will be held on the Frankston Waterfront.

Enjoy Every Moment Survey Results Thank you to all those residents who completed Council’s recent survey about living locally and hosting visiting friends and relatives.

Congratulations to prize winners who shared rewards worth more than $5,500.

Results will inform how Council can make the most of Frankston City’s assets to best support the local community and continue increasing the number of visitors.

The survey responses clearly showed Frankston is a family-friendly destination. While the beach and affordability are the biggest contributors to the decision to move to the area, over a third of respondents chose to live in Frankston to raise a family or be closer to family.

Thirty-five per cent of respondents have lived here for 21 years or more, showing that Frankston City is definitely a place that people love to call home.

More than 95 per cent of respondents welcome family and friends from metropolitan Melbourne, interstate and international destinations throughout the year. Residents take their visitors to the Frankston Waterfront, local restaurants and cafes, parks and gardens, festivals and events and the McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery.

As Council continues to invest in developing Frankston as a destination, 87 per cent of respondents believe promoting the City as a visitor destination improves their own perception and pride and 88 per cent agree that this type of promotion helps improve the City’s reputation.

The results confirmed that while residents love Frankston City’s relaxed bayside lifestyle, dining experiences, parks and gardens and arts and culture, you also want to share this with those closest to you — making you Frankston’s greatest ambassadors.

New Frankston Visitor Guide Out now

The latest edition of the Frankston Visitor Guide is now available.

This booklet showcases local attractions, events, dining options, shopping and much more to help you make the most of your own backyard during the summer season.

Pick up your free copy of the Frankston Visitor Guide from the Frankston Visitor Information Centre, phone 1300 322 842 or online: visitfrankston.com

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Just the ticket for Christmas Surprise your loved ones with a voucher from Frankston Arts Centre The Frankston Arts Centre has something for everyone including thought-provoking plays, magical musicals, incredible concerts, mind-blowing circus acts, captivating contemporary dances and laugh-outloud comedies.

Unique artwork and handcrafted jewellery can also be purchased along with attendance at workshops run by local artists.

Gift cards can be any amount you would like and are the perfect way to spoil your friends, family or colleagues.

Don’t wait until Christmas Eve to do all your shopping, phone or visit the Box Office today. We’ve got your gift giving all sorted.

Frankston Arts Centre is a business unit of Frankston City Council

Bookings: 03 9784 1060 or thefac.com.au

Sand Sculpting Australia returns 510N Nepean Highway, Frankston Waterfront Now in its 11th year at Frankston Waterfront, the latest Sand Sculpting Australia exhibition theme is Lands of Imagination with a pre-Christmas opening this year featuring Santa’s Sand Land.

Santa’s Sand Land offers a mini Christmas festival inside the sand sculpting exhibition. Visitors can meet Santa, receive a gift, enjoy the Kazoo’s live Christmas show, a live magic show, balloon artist, Christmas crafts and be among the first to see all the new sand sculptures.

Santa’s Sand Land will operate daily from Friday 16 December to Friday 23 December 2016. Tickets are sold in sessions so must be pre-booked,

phone 03 5986 6684 (strictly no walk-ins).

The Lands of Imagination sand sculpting exhibition will be open daily from 10am between Monday 26 December 2016 and Tuesday 25 April 2016. More than 3,500 tonnes of sand will be transformed into gigantic ‘unreal’ sculptures including interspace adventures, floating cities, towering giants, gingerbread village, wonderland and of course, dinosaurs.

There’s even more family-fun with guided hands-on workshops, sand art and bottles, sandsational sand pit, face painting and more.

Details: visitfrankston.com or 1300 322 842

Lyrebird Community Christmas Festival and Carols Sunday 18 December, 5–9.45pm New location: Belvedere Reserve, East Road, Seaford Join in this annual community event with lots of affordable family-friendly activities such as face painting, rides and amusements, craft activities and delicious food stalls plus music, entertainment and carols.

Stage entertainment from 5pm, carols from 8.30pm, and the evening

concludes with a spectacular fireworks display (weather permitting).

BYO chair and rug to enjoy the entertainment. Gold coin donation entry.

This is a strictly alcohol and drug free event. No dogs please.

Car parking will be limited.

Details: 9782 0133 or like ‘Lyrebird Community Centre’ on Facebook

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Liveable City

Overhanging branches Branches overhanging footpaths

Residents are required to keep shrubs and tree branches cut back to their property line and to a minimum height of 2.5 metres above footpaths.

This helps create a safe environment for traffic and pedestrians particularly for people who are visually impaired, using wheelchairs or pushing prams.

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Branches overhanging neighbouring property Overhanging branches from a neighbouring property must be resolved between neighbours. This is a civil matter and Council does not have jurisdiction in this area.

Tree Protection Local Law To help protect Frankston City’s tree canopy, a permit is required to prune trees by more than one-third if they have a trunk circumference of 110 cm or more.

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Details: frankston.vic.gov.au/trees or 1300 322 322

Community safety is a priority Frankston Police are providing realtime monitoring of Frankston City’s upgraded network of more than 50 CCTV security cameras.

Council’s CCTV investment of $300,000 over the next four years is complemented with a $160,000 grant from the Australian Government for new cameras along the Frankston Waterfront and at the Belvedere shopping centre in Seaford.

The Young Street CCTV network will also be improved as part of the Victorian Government’s Frankston Station Precinct redevelopment.

Thinking about solar power?

Come along to this free and independent information session hosted by Council.

This will help you identify: • What to be aware of when planning to install solar panels at home • The best solar system for your needs Tuesday 6 December, 1.30–3pm or 6–7.30pm sessions available at Frankston Library, 60 Playne Street, Frankston These sessions are always extremely popular so please book to secure your place, visit: frankston.vic.gov.au/ environmentalevents or leave a phone message on 9768 1628

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Frankston City News November – December 2016

Council is getting ready for the fire season With summer fast approaching it is time to ensure that your property is in a state of fire readiness. It is important that all fire hazards, such as long grass and leaf litter are removed before fire danger period starts.

The Country Fire Authority (CFA) is responsible for declaring the fire danger period. Visit cfa.vic.gov.au for information about when the fire danger period is declared.

If you are planning to use a contractor to assist in preparing your property, book early as they are busy at this time of year.

Council also helps to prepare the municipality for the fire season by inspecting properties and issuing fire prevention notices where properties pose a fire hazard. Failing to comply with a fire prevention notice can result in penalties as well as an obligation to reimburse Council for the cost to remove fire hazards from your property.

Additionally, firebreak maintenance works are currently being carried out in all 52 Council reserves and grass slashing is occurring along roadsides.

As part of your year round property maintenance, please ensure that any fire hydrants near your property are visible by mowing the surrounds. Do not park cars within one metre of fire hydrants.

During days of high fire danger during the fire danger period, Council officers alongside CFA and Victoria Police, patrol reserves to provide rapid response in the event of fire and to prevent bushfire arson.

If you see something, say something.

Report arson either to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Triple Zero (000) in an emergency.

For more information including about Council’s adopt-a-hydrant program, contact the Municipal Fire Prevention Officer on 1300 322 322.

Business hub in the heart of Frankston The Frankston Foundry is the first dedicated co-working space and business hub in the heart of the city centre.

Located in the office space on the top level of the Commonwealth Bank building in Frankston’s Wells Street, the Foundry has received interest from more than 30 businesses wanting to use the space, either full-time or on a casual basis.

Current members include software development firms, architects, design agencies, executive coaches and a wakeboard manufacturer.

Local residents and founders Cam Rambert and James Bertschik said: “A co-working space gives like-minded businesses a place to work, where they’re not isolated and can get great advice from those in similar situations.”

The facility fills a gap in the local market and was made possible through Council’s Space Innovators

program which enabled the Frankston Foundry to secure the property.

Details: frankstonfoundry.com

Complete the annual business survey to win Council is once again conducting its annual business survey, measuring local business confidence and the effectiveness of Council’s programs. Respondents will go into the draw to win a three-month membership to Frankston’s new co-working innovation hub Frankston Foundry.

Last year’s survey indicated that business confidence was at its highest point since the survey commenced in 2012, with nearly 65 per cent of businesses forecasting revenue growth, while 64 per cent planned to employ staff in the following 12–24 months.

Complete the survey at: frankston.vic.gov.au/business

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Liveable City #thinkbigfrankstoncity • Langwarrin Community Garden car park, Shute Drive • Olivers Hill boat ramp and jetty (due for completion by mid November) • Ballam Park playground (mid November)

–– Design is complete, works due to start in November 2016 • Car park renewals: –– Baxter Park, Frankston South –– Eric Bell Reserve in Frankston North

Works underway

Construction starts early 2017

Disruption will be minimised as much as possible.

• McClelland Reserve soccer pavilion –– Extension works complete –– Refurbishment works due to finish December 2016 • Frankston Arts precinct including Frankston Arts Centre and Library facility improvements including: –– A new lift allowing access to the Council’s investment in infrastructure helps make Frankston City an even more Frankston Arts Centre mezzanine desirable place to live, work, learn, visit and invest. level Recently completed • Road and drainage improvements in –– Refurbished toilets including a Violet Street, Frankston South • Frankston Arts Centre upgrades stall with grab rails and sensorincluding a new kitchen and bar area • Keast Park play space and activated accessories landscaping • Frankston Waterfront works –– Automated doors and new fittings replacing timber supports and • Skye Recreation Reserve car park for all-abilities toilets decking around Kananook Creek • Wells Street planters, lighting and –– Improved baby change facilities including improved access to the sculptural elements and parenting room Landmark Bridge • Frankston-Dandenong Road • Kananook Creek pedestrian bridge • All-abilities access between pedestrian bridge over Boggy Creek, at Beckwith Grove, Seaford: Frankston Yacht Club and car park Carrum Downs

Creating a liveable city

• Frankston Basketball Stadium redevelopment • Ballam Park pavilion • Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve community sporting pavilion

Construction during 2017 • Frankston Waterfront playground • George Pentland Botanic Gardens playground • Play space upgrades: –– Karingal PLACE, Frankston –– Baxter Park, Frankston South –– Lawton Reserve, Langwarrin South –– Armata Reserve, Frankston North –– Brolga Reserve, Carrum Downs –– North Gateway Reserve, Langwarrin –– Riviera Reserve, Seaford –– Whistlestop Reserve, Frankston

Young Street improvements

Streetscape upgrades between Beach Street and Wells Street • The Young Street west car park near Park Lane, will be converted to one hour free parking • Time limits will change at two parking areas to allow for up to all-day parking: 1. Playne Street car park (north-east corner of Features include: intersection with • A new landscaped boulevard with Young Street) wide footpaths and more pedestrian 2. Frankston Mechanics Institute crossings car park area on the north and • New bus bays and shelters with east side of the Hall real-time passenger information The project is expected to be displays completed by May 2017.

• Improved lighting and CCTV coverage More details Works have been planned to minimise Revitalisation Hub, disruption and access to Young Street corner of Young Street and Balmoral businesses and Frankston Station will Street, Frankston remain open at all times.

Open weekdays, 10am–3pm Visit: vicroads.vic.gov.au search The works start late October ‘Young Street’ • Young Street bus stops and taxi Email: youngstreet@roads.vic.gov.au ranks will be relocated to Beach Phone: 1800 859 520 Street and further south along Young Street, between Playne Street Please continue to support local traders while these works are and Wells Street (signs will be in underway. place to redirect passengers) VicRoads is managing the Victorian Government’s $13 million Young Street improvement project which aims to create a safer environment for pedestrians, improve bus operations and provide better connection with the Frankston Station precinct.

Frankston Station design competition A competition is underway for Australian registered architects and urban designers to create their vision and find the best ideas for the new Frankston railway station. Entries close Friday 18 November with the winner announced in late March 2017. Details: transport.vic.gov.au/frankstonstation-precinct-redevelopment

Current projects in the city centre There are a number of construction projects underway improving Frankston City including private developments in Clyde Street and Bayside’s outdoor eatery in Ross Smith Avenue East. For information about other projects, events and activities in Frankston’s city centre, visit: investfrankston.com

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Our Community

No excuses for family violence 16 Days of Activism

Domestic and family violence affects one in three Australian women and one woman is killed every week by her male partner*.

Council is supporting the Victoria Against Violence 16 Days of Activism campaign this November to help address this issue from Friday 25 November to Saturday 10 December.

Trudy Poole

2016 Volunteer of the Year Awards Impact Volunteering recently celebrated the valuable contribution volunteers make to the Frankston community by rewarding some locals who give their time to help others.

The overall winner of Volunteer of the Year Award was Trudy Poole. Trudy has volunteered for more than 20 years, for a range of projects including: • Rotary Peninsula 2.0 • Joy Street Community Garden • Birth Tree Project • Seaford Wetlands Fun Run • Frankston High School committees • Mentoring youth and hosting students from Soweto • Frankston Relay for Life • First female president of the Rotary Club of Frankston

Congratulations to the winners of each category: • Youth Services: Joshua Hamilton, Community Support Frankston • Aged Services: Bob and Pam Watson, Sharehouse program run by the Brotherhood of St Laurence • Community Development: Trudy Poole, numerous community groups and projects • Emergency Services: Bill Ellis, Langwarrin Fire Brigade • Environment: Sally Harding, Lower Sweetwater Creek Reserve • Sport: Gary Bradshaw, Frankston Dolphins Junior Football Club • Highly Commended: Glenn Cooper, “That’s the thing about Fishing”

#16DaysInTheSouth #EndViolenceAgainstWomen *Source: whiteribbon.org.au

WHISE (Women’s Health in the South East) has developed these campaign messages:

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Why doesn’t she leave?

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Violence against women starts with “He was only disrespect

Why doesn’t he stop?

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Family Violence.

His behavior is his choice

No excuses

Victoria Against Violence.

Go orange.

Orange is the colour designated by the United Nations in the campaign to end violence against women. Bright and optimistic, the colour represents a future free from violence against women and girls.

If you are in danger, phone Triple Zero (000).

For support please phone Safe Steps 24/7 1800 015 188 or visit safesteps.org.au

Frankston Supported Playgroups Peninsula Toy Run 2016 Saturday 3 December, 7.30–9.30am

Frankston Pier Car Park Enjoy the spectacle of up to 500 motorcycles gathered at Frankston Waterfront before they depart for Rosebud to brighten Christmas for less fortunate families in Frankston

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and the Mornington Peninsula.

Donations of unwrapped new toys or packaged food are welcome, with proceeds going to Food for All. Contact: peninsulatoyrun.com or 0412 532 227

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Have fun with your child, make new friends and support your child’s learning and development Supported playgroups provide a variety of fun activities for children aged 0–4, the chance to socialise with other parents and their children and a way to connect with other family services for those early years.

A playgroup facilitator shares a range of simple tips and strategies called ‘Smalltalk’, all designed to support children’s learning and language development.

A home visit can also be provided for interested families wanting additional support.

Supported playgroups are free-ofcharge and delivered in community venues across Frankston City.

Parents, grandparents or carers are eligible to attend if they live within the municipality and hold a current Health Care Card.

For more information on locations and session times, contact: 9293 7116 or supportedplaygroups@ frankston.vic.gov.au

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Sport and Leisure #thinkbigfrankstoncity

Summer activities Junior Explorers and Artists

For ages 6–12 Studio Park, Langwarrin Tuesday 3 January, 9.30–11.30am

Guided Ranger Walks

Open to all-ages Frankston Foreshore and Kananook Creek Wednesday 4 January, 9.30–11.30am Bunarong Park, Frankston Tuesday 10 January, 9.30–11.30am

Guided Ranger Bush Foods Walk George Pentland Botanic Gardens Wednesday 11 January, 9.30–11.30am

Bookings essential Children must be accompanied by an adult

Cost per event: $5 adult, $3 concession, $2 child, under three free-of-charge Frankston Visitor Information Centre: 1300 322 842 or visitfrankston.com

Dogs on beaches

Exciting new play spaces Council recently completed a $300,000 redevelopment at Keast Park, located on Nepean Highway in Seaford.

Designed to enhance the beach experience while offering unique design elements, Keast Park now includes: • Natural play space with sand pits, giant boulders and a mega-swing to encourage active and imaginative play • Timber benches, boardwalks and improved beach access with granite pathways • Additional barbecue and picnic tables • New planting with mature trees and indigenous coastal plants Further investments in playground redevelopments across Frankston City are also underway to provide a variety of safe and stimulating play experiences for all ages and abilities.

Photo by Lisbeth Grosmann

Ballam Park playground on Cranbourne Road, Frankston is almost complete, and this significant upgrade will cater to a wide age range. Works are expected to be finished this November 2016.

Council is also investing $900,000 in the Frankston Waterfront playground and $600,000 in the George Pentland Botanic Gardens playground, with works due to start in 2017.

Summer restrictions

Dogs are not permitted on Frankston or Seaford beaches between 9.30am and 7.30pm during: • December • January • February • March Dogs are permitted at other times — provided they are on-leash. There are no free-roam beach areas in Frankston City.

Pick up after your dog

It is a legal requirement for all dog owners to pick up after their pet when

in a public place and to carry an appropriate pooper-scooper or bag.

Failure to do so can result in a fine being issued. Please help keep our city’s beaches, parks and footpaths clean for everyone to enjoy.

Your pet is your responsibility.

Elite women’s cricket in Frankston Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) ACT v Queensland Adrian Butler Oval, Jubilee Park, Hillcrest Road, Frankston.

Friday 18 November, 10am start All welcome to come and enjoy this great showcase match with elite state and national women’s cricket players, with 50 overs per side.

ACT Meteors will unveil former Australian and Queensland wicket keeper Jodie Fields in her first season with the ACT, along with Nicola Hancock from Victoria.

Photo by Getty Images

Key Queensland Fire players on show will include Cricket Australia’s Holly Ferling, Grace Harris, Jess Jonassen and Beth Mooney.

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Sustainable City

Sustainable communities

After winning the Keep Australia Beautiful Sustainable Cities award in 2015, Frankston City is hosting the 2016 awards event on 17 November.

This year’s national finalists will tour some of our showcase environmental sites. Many local schools help care for our environment. Congratulations to the recent winners of Sustainable School of the month.

August St Augustine’s Primary School

September Frankston Special Development School

Students have worked hard to enhance their natural environment with an abundant vegie garden including bush tucker, chickens and a cooking program using their own produce. The children harvest seeds to replant and sell surplus seedlings for charity. They have an extensive composting system, recycling bins in all classrooms and collect specialty recycling items.

All students help maintain the vegie garden according to their ability.

Students in wheelchairs or walking frames tend a raised garden, and other students help plant and water, weed and feed. The school has water tanks, recycling and composting systems and classroom light monitors. Staff and students starred in their own video series Teenage Mutant Ninja Greenies, promoting how to live and work sustainably at school and home.

Recycling know-how

New videos now online Residents are sometimes unsure about what items can and cannot be recycled.

To help residents better understand how to sort their household items Council has produced a series of fun short videos called Talking Rubbish.

Visit: frankston.vic.gov.au and search 'Talking Rubbish'

Cut out and keep your waste collection calendar

Note: Blue Area recycling collection dates also apply to Frankston's city centre.

Collections will take place on public holidays. Enquires: 9775 1909

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