NEWS DESK
New pavilion opens at soccer club WORK has been completed on a $4.63 million redevelopment of the Ballam Park South pavilion. The new pavilion at the ground hosts a new kitchen and kiosk, eight change rooms, umpire spaces, a social space, and new public toilets for park users. Peninsula Strikers Junior Club president Rob Harrington said “in our old facility, the girls all used to crowd in to the public toilets to get changed or arrive already changed so the new change rooms are already making a huge difference for them.” Senior club president Adrian Scialpi said “there is absolutely a wow factor when you turn the lights on. Having them also takes the pressure off the weekend fixtures by providing another
field where the Premier League teams can play at night during the week, leaving more slots for junior games on the weekend and allowing opportunities to train in better conditions.” The new pavilion was mainly funded through $4.23 million from Frankston ratepayers. The federal government allocated $300,000 to the project, and the state government $100,000. (L to R) Peninsula Strikers Junior Club President Rob Harrington, Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke, Mayor Kris Bolam, Ros Spence MP, Senator David Van, Peta Murphy MP, Cr Nathan Conroy, Cr Sue Baker, and council CEO, Phil Cantillon. Picture: Supplied
Focus on bullying FOR young people, talking about mental health is often the most difficult step to getting better. A youth forum for people to come together to discuss issues like mental health and bullying will be held this week. The group Young People With A Purpose have organised the youth forum with That’s the Thing About Fishing. The event will begin at 9.30am, 21 May at Mount Erin College in Frankston South. 2019 Frankston young person of the year Hannah Swinnerton is scheduled to speak, alongside The Voice contestants Jackson and Callum.
Playground upgrade in the works at Skye
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Frankston Times
18 May 2021
THE playground at John Monash Reserve in Skye is set to be refurbished. Council will spend $300,000 for refurbishment of the existing timber play unit, new swings, shade sails, park fencing, tree planting, garden bed improvements, and a new picnic area with a barbecue and shelter. Cr Suzette Tayler said “we know how critical green open spaces and outdoor recreation hubs are for overall wellbeing. We all certainly learnt to appreciate these spaces during recent lockdowns.” “Council is committed to continue developing our outdoor leisure spaces for locals to enjoy for generations to come.” Upgrade works at Weatherston Reserve in Seaford, Fleetwood Crescent Reserve in Frankston South, and Witternberg Reserve in Frankston are also scheduled to begin soon. THE playground at John Monash Reserve. Picture: Supplied