NEWS DESK
Carer tests positive A DIRECT care worker working for Frankston Council has tested positive for COVID-19. The worker was last with clients on 7 August and is now self-isolating. Close contacts have been contacted by the Department of Health and Human Services. Council CEO Phil Cantillon said “at this stage it is believed close contact encounters have been minimal. Close contact means having face-to-face contact for more than 15 minutes or sharing an enclosed space for more than two hours with a person who has tested positive.”
“We take the safety of our clients very seriously and all direct care staff are provided with the appropriate personal protection equipment in line with workplace safety requirements,” he said. “We realise this news may be distressing for some clients and their families, however we are committed to keeping our community safe and informed. “There are no changes to our direct care service for non-impacted clients at this stage, and any possible future changes will be communicated to clients directly.”
OFFICIAL MEDICAL ADVICE
Don’t risk it. Always follow the health advice. A LIGHT tower which was installed at Frankston Park. Picture: Supplied
Lights tower over Frankston oval It’s up to all of us to keep each other safe. You must continue to practise good hygiene, physical distancing, and if you’re even slightly unwell, get tested and stay at home. Don’t risk it. The sooner we all do it, the sooner we’ll get through it. Have the App Visit australia.gov.au
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Frankston Times
18 August 2020
HUGE lighting towers have been installed at Frankston Park. The towers will allow for VFL and VFLW matches to be broadcast from the ground in the future. Work to install the four LED towers began in January. The project was funded through $850,000 from the federal government, $650,000 from the state government, and $1.3 million from council ratepayers. The new lights are estimated to be around nine times more powerful than the previous lights. Illumination levels are expected to exceed 500 lux a maximum of six times a year, but the lights will be switched off by 10.30pm on those occasions. Frankston mayor Sandra Mayer said “being able to broadcast our sporting events is a big win for all of us. As well as showcasing Frankston over the airwaves, the lights will also help attract big games for local sports fans and be of economic benefit to the community.” “When restrictions are lifted, visitors will come to Frankston to see matches and check out our local attractions, shops and restaurants which will aid the economy’s recovery. “All three levels of government share a commitment to making Frankston City a sporting destination within the region and I’d like to thank our state and federal representatives for supporting this special project.”