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$575 million plan released Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au A TEN year plan for council spending has been released for consultation. Frankston Council is asking for feedback on its draft 2021-2031 financial plan. The document outlines the ways that over half a billion dollars in ratepayer funding might be spent in the next decade. The redevelopment of the Frankston Basketball and Regional Gymnastics stadium, and the redevelopment of Pines Pool have been identified as important future projects. Frankston mayor Kris Bolam has asked residents to read the plan and make a submission. “Council’s focus is on delivering services, maintaining assets and investing in new infrastructure that will support our growing population while cementing Frankston City as the lifestyle capital of Victoria and moving towards achieving our 2040 vision as being the place on the bay to learn, live, work and play in a vibrant and socially supportive community,” he said. “Council is committed to delivering the best for our community, with an exciting $575 million capital works program planned over the ten years. This is complemented by a significant $293 million investment into maintain and expand existing infrastructure and to safeguard its future use. “Council will continue to passionately advocate to Victorian and federal governments alongside our community for funding towards projects that continue this transformation into the perfect place to live, learn, work, invest and enjoy.” Frankston Council CEO Phil Cantillon said
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“this draft financial plan represents our best option for how we navigate the balance between meeting our city’s needs and maintaining a strong financial position. If we spend more, we won’t be able to deliver on our ambitions and will leave ourselves less financial room in the event of another unplanned event such as the pandemic. If we spend less, the condition of our infrastructure assets and the quality of the services we deliver will be at risk. We also need to play our role in stimulating the economic and social recovery after the pandemic.” Submissions are open until 5pm, 28 September. Read the plan at engage.frankston.vic. gov.au/financial-plan
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Library activities A POETRY competition is among the online events hosted by Frankston Library this month. Poets will have two minutes to perform their work at the competition. The two winning poets will represent Frankston at the state finals. The Frankston heat of the 2021 Australian Poetry Slam takes place on 18 September from 2pm to 4.30pm. The library has also organised a busy schedule of author talks and workshops online this month. Heidi Everett will be online at 5.30pm on 15 September to tell Frankston Library members about her book My Friend Fox. An online coding workshop for kids will take place from 10am to 11.30am on 20 September, followed by an Australian Ballet online workshop on 22 September for kids aged three to five. The month will be capped off by a workshop with comic book writer Dean Rankine. The Australian author has worked on Simpsons and Futurama comics, and will host a drawing lesson on 28 September. To book for any Frankston City Libraries events visit library.frankston.vic.gov.au/ FrankstonLibraries/Events
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Vouchers sent out VOUCHERS to be used at the Frankston Arts Centre or Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre are being sent out to Frankston residents. Frankston Council approved the initiative in its most recent budget. It is estimated to cost $1.1 million to ratepayers. The voucher can also be used for a $25 atcall hard waste collection. Frankston councillor Brad Hill said “the vouchers will give ratepayers the opportunity to experience these facilities for the first time or for regular patrons to continue to enjoy them for a reduced price when restrictions ease. This is the first time council has issued vouchers since the late 1990s, when they were offered to assist residents during the economic crisis of that period.” Information on how to redeem the vouchers will be sent out alongside rates notices this month. Vouchers are valid until 30 June next year.
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