NEWS DESK
Jubilee Park sees first upgrades
Council calls for allowance raise
Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au
FRANKSTON councillors have called on the federal government to raise the rate of Newstart, youth allowance, and other related payments. Frankston Council have joined the ‘Raise the rate’ campaign led by the Australian Council of Social Services, which was developed in response to the “unacceptable” number of Newstart and youth allowance recipients living below the poverty line. Frankston City mayor Colin Hampton is calling on residents to join council’s support for the campaign by signing an online petition. “When there are people still struggling to afford daily basics such as food and a roof over their head, something needs to change. The Newstart Allowance has barely increased in the past 24 years, despite the drastic rise in housing and utility costs, and changes to the labour market,” Cr Hampton said. “The reality is that a single person with no children living on Newstart is forced to survive on just $39 per day. This money is expected to cover their rent, bills, food, transport and medical costs. It’s just not enough.” A statement from council noted that in March 2018, there were 4,705 Newstart recipients in Frankston City, and 592 unemployed young people receiving youth allowance. For more information and to view the petition visit: acoss.org.au/ RaiseTheRate
NEW facilities including cricket nets and a netball shelter have been opened at Jubilee Park, marking the beginning of a series of planned works for the precinct. Dunkley MP Chris Crewther attended the opening, confirming that the federal Liberal government had made a $160,000 contribution towards the most recent batch of works. “I’m delighted that the Australian Government has been able to provide $160,000 to partner with council to build new cricket nets, netball court shelter and PA system, and to develop concept design plans for a new indoor stadium at Jubilee Park. This will benefit the growth and development of local netball, football, basketball and cricket communities, and contribute to the health and social wellbeing of the community,” Mr Crewther said. “As announced in June, I have also been able to secure in-principle budgeted federal funding of $5.2 million towards the expanded indoor stadium project at Jubilee Park. I am excited to see this vision become a reality for the community. It is wonderful to see these projects come to fruition for the benefit of the local community.” The $5.2 million in federal government funding for the Jubilee Park precinct came after planned investment into Frankston Basketball Stadium in Seaford was pulled earlier in the year.
Playing ball: Chris Crewther MP and Cr Colin Hampton were flanked by keen netballers at the opening of new facilities at the Jubilee Park. Picture: Supplied
The finished development of Jubilee Park is expected to cost over $30 million. Frankston City Mayor Colin Hampton thanked the federal and state governments for their contribution to the refurbishment so far. “I’d like to thank the Federal and Victorian Government’s for their generous contributions towards these upgrades and plans, and look forward to them continuing to sup-
port the full redevelopment of Jubilee Park as a regional hub for netball, cricket, basketball and football,” Cr Hampton said. “Council has already committed $10.6 million towards expanding the indoor stadium at Jubilee Park alongside the Federal Government’s existing $5.2 million, which will provide elite pathways for our future sports stars. But we need still addi-
tional funding to get this $31.5 million project underway. “This is a fantastic example of all three levels of government working in partnership for the benefit of the local community and Council looks forward to this positive relationship continuing to deliver vital improvements within Frankston City.”
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