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Tough times ahead? Frankston Council says a cap on rate rises will begin to bite in future years. Picture: Gary Sissons
Future fears on rates cap Continued from Page 1 “This means that council is not in a position to invest in major local redevelopment projects, such as the recently developed Frankston Yacht Club, Frankston Football Club’s function centre and the Peninsula Aquatic and Recreation Centre,” Cr Dooley said. Council CEO Dennis Hovenden said “the days of big projects are over” in Frankston as a direct result of the rates cap. “This is the first impact of rate capping with more likely to follow,” Cr Dooley said. “If you reduce our income through legislation, the impact has to felt somewhere.” Mr Hovenden said council may be forced to analyse services cost shifted from the state to local government over the years so ratepayers understand the difference between services council is obliged to provide against
optional services previously paid for by the state government. Cr Dooley says roads, buildings and “other significant infrastructure” will be maintained. “This is not negotiable. History has proven that governments and organisations that have failed to maintain their existing infrastructure wind up with debts that blow out of control. They not only see a reduction in the value of their assets, this can lead to a reduction in their safety, durability and aesthetic appeal,” he said. The 2016-17 draft budget is available to view for public consultation at frankston.vic.gov.au or at council customer service centres. Call council on 1300 322 322 for further information. Submissions must be received by 5pm on Wednesday 4 May. Councillors will consider the community feedback before voting to finalise the annual budget later in May.
FRANKSTON’S new war memorial at Beauty Park will be open for Anzac Day commemorations this year. The $480,000 memorial at Beauty Park, funded by the federal government, Frankston Council and donations from the community, was officially opened last Sunday (10 April) ahead of Anzac Day on Monday 25 April. “With record numbers attending last year’s Anzac Day services, the open space around the new Beauty Park memorial will be able to cater for enormous crowds of community members who wish to pay tribute to those who have served us,” Frankston mayor Cr James Dooley said. “We are proud to have a war memorial, fitting for our proud and ever-growing city which respects our past and allows future generations to continue in this tradition.” The new memorial replaces the Davey St memorial that was situated outside council’s offices. All are welcome to the dawn service by arriving before 5.45am or the 11am Anzac Day service hosted by Frankston RSL at Beauty Park, High St, Frankston.Seating is limited. No pets allowed. Parking available in surrounding streets. Park St will be closed to traffic 10am–12pm. Call Frankston RSL on 9783 2288 or see frankstonrsl.com.au for further details. Funding partners: Mayor James Dooley, left, and federal Liberal Dunkley MP Bruce Billson at the official unveiling of the new Frankston war memorial at Beauty Park. Picture: Steve Brown
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