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Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au THE future of the Frankston Tennis Club and Frankston Gymnastic Clubs is up in the air, after a meeting between the clubs and Frankston Council failed to come up with a concrete solution to Centenary Park’s lack of funding. Council has spent $247,000 in ratepayer funding on planning and concept design work for the Centenary Park redevelopment, which had been touted by Frankston Council as a new home for the tennis and gymnastics club. Frankston Tennis Club and Frankston East Tennis Club would merge as part of the move. The land that Frankston Tennis Club is currently based on is set to make way as part of an expansion to the Frankston Hospital. Frankston Council pledged $11 million to Centenary Park’s redevelopment, and was seeking $8.05 million from state and federal governments. Neither level of government has yet stumped up the cash. With the funding not in the bank, council has begun discussing alternate options for the clubs. They held a meeting with representatives from Frankston Tennis Club, Frankston East Tennis Club, Bayside Gymnastics Club and Tennis Victoria. The mayor Michael O’Reilly said “with works set to commence within the coming 12 months on the Frankston Hospital expansion, a decision needs to be made in consultation with stakeholders as to what our next steps are for the relocation of Frankston Tennis Club members.” “It was decided at the meeting that officers will finalise concept design work on interim refurbishment options at the Frankston East Tennis Club site to house both clubs, whilst further detailed work on council’s forthcoming tennis strategy is completed,” he said. In regards to the future of the gymnastics club, Cr O’Reilly said “no better interim arrangements
Cloudy future: The future of the Frankston Tennis Club is unclear, with funding not secured for the redevelopment of a facility which was proposed to be their new home. Picture: Gary Sissons
have been identified for that club at this stage.” He said that “the immediate focus is on supporting the relocation of the Frankston Tennis Club given the state and federal governments did not commit the vital funding needed for a regional facility at Centenary Park, and the impending timeframe for expansion of the Frankston Hospital.” “Council stands alongside stakeholders in ex-
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FRANKSTON police are inviting members of the public to have their say on tackling crime by joining the Frankston First Community Network. The network has been launched in an effort by police to engage with the community on local crime issues. Frankston local area commander Inspector Paul Cripps said the network aimed to “bring together community leaders from across Frankston.” “Through the Frankston First Community Network we aim to build on the strong relationships police have with our wonderfully diverse community,” Inspector Cripps said. “This is a great opportunity to interact with your local police, gain a greater understanding of other community groups and have an impact on issues which affect the Frankston community.” The network was set up in response to the results of a survey. Over 2500 people responded to the survey, with burglary offences, illicit drugs and dangerous driving named as the most prominent concerns among residents. A launch event will be held on Wednesday, 26 June, at 12.30pm at the Mechanics Hall in Frankston. The Frankston First Community Network will run until the end of October. To nominate or for more information visit oursay.org/safer-frankstontogether/background. Nominations close on 7 July.
pressing our deep disappointment that state and federal politicians did not financially support this vital regional project,” he said. “Council will reconvene with Centenary Park stakeholders in the coming weeks to review interim plans and options moving forward, which will be presented to councillors at a future ordinary meeting.”
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