NEWS DESK
Cemetery changes in discussion A SURVEY has been conducted to help decide if a caretaker should be reappointed to look after the Frankston Memorial Park The caretaker role at the cemetery was abolished in mid-2019. Frankston Council, which manages the cemetery, cited safety concerns with a person working alone as the reason to get rid of the position. A report has been conducted by
council officers on options for the reinstatement of a caretaker. A survey was put together to help “identify whether there is a need for a different level of service at the cemetery and if so, what would be the preferred solution”. Council is set to consider the report at their 29 June meeting. The cemetery sits on crown land, and is managed by council as a trust
on behalf of the Department of Health and Human Services. The cemetery is believed to have been established as early as 1864.
COUNCIL are considering reinstating the role of caretaker at the Frankston Memorial Park. Picture: Supplied
SCULPTURES which were set to be installed around Frankston, but have now been put on hold. Pictures: Supplied
Public art projects put on hold Continued from Page 1 “We are committed to delivering these projects as soon as possible and hopeful that the community will understand the tough choices we’ve had to make to provide relief and protect our city from the pandemic,” Cr Mayer said. “These decisions have been made in consultation with businesses, community groups and residents, many of whom suggested initiatives which were included in our $6.434 million relief and recovery package.” Council had planned to lease four
pieces from Sculpture by the Sea, but have put those plans on hold. Commissions that will not go ahead include two murals on Fletcher Road, an illuminated “blade” at Nepean Highway and Broughton Street, a sculpture at Eel Race Road, and three public art installations along Frankston-Dandenong Road. Council will proceed with the removal and storage of the Roadside Marker sculpture on the corner of Beach Street and Cranbourne Road, and with the repair of the Sandcastles and Kelp sculpture by the Long Island Tennis club.
Frankston Times
16 June 2020
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