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Frankston Environmental Friends Network Chair David Cross, Cr Liam Hughes, and Dolphins FNC secretary Paul Wright at Overport Park. Picture: Supplied
Upgrades planned for Overport Park OVERPORT Park is being eyed for an upgrade. A master plan is being worked on for the Frankston South space. Frankston councillor Liam Hughes said “the master plan includes a large number of recommendations covering elements such as dog use with provision for more bins, bench seats and drinking fountains with dog bubblers. As a designated dog free roam park, there are no fenced dog areas proposed.” “We’ve listened to feedback on paths and following consultation, the pathway around oval two has been revised
and gravel proposed for the majority of paths. Concrete paths are recommended for high use zones to create path circuits that provide an even surface for equitable access. “The draft plan also caters for our keen cyclists with a recommendation for the detailed design for a bike park on the location of the existing informal track, as well as other facilities such as shelters, bins and drinking water.” Frankston Dolphins Football Netball Club secretary Paul Wright said “with our player numbers having increased by around 40 per cent in 2021 in line with
the expansion of netball and women’s football, the master plan includes a new netball court which is vitally important to us as a growing club.” A final report is expected to come back to council in March. To view the plan visit frankston.vic. gov.au/Your_Council/Have_Your_Say/ Overport_Park_Master_Plan Feedback can be provided to council on the draft document by emailing leisureservices1@frankston.vic.gov.au with the subject line “Overport Park Master Plan”. Feedback closes 14 February.
EXPRESSIONS of interests are open for the next round of the Dunkley Stronger Communities grant program. The federal government has allocated the Dunkley electorate $150,000, which will be used for grants for up to 20 projects. Grants of between $2500 to $20,000 are available. Dunkley MP Peta Murphy said “this program will support our wonderful community organisations and clubs to deliver capital works projects across our community.” “I strongly encourage interested organisations to contact my office to receive an expression of interest form. The Stronger Communities programme funds small capital projects, for example, upgrading a local community hall or sporting facility, building new bike paths, or providing essential equipment.” Expressions of interests close 28 February. Call Ms Murphy’s office on 9781 2333 or email peta.murphy. mp@aph.gov.au to receive an expression of interest form. DUNKLEY MP Peta Murphy at Belvedere Bowls Club. Picture: Supplied
THE second round of travel vouchers from the state government have been quickly snapped up again. Vouchers were on offer again on 20 January, but the allocation was quickly exhausted. 40,000 vouchers for $200 were taken up. During the first round of offers, 70,000 vouchers were claimed. The state government says that the Mornington Peninsula was one of the most popular destinations for holiday makers who claimed vouchers. Tourism minister Martin Pakula said “Victorians love exploring their own backyard and these vouchers make it easier for families to get out into our beautiful regions and enjoy a well-earned break.” “More people travelling in regional Victoria means more money over the counter for businesses that are recovering after a very difficult 2020, and more jobs for local workers,” he said. Regional development minister Mary-Anne Thomas said “these vouchers mean more Victorians have the chance to see more and do more in regional Victoria this summer – helping local businesses and the communities they support, hit hard by the challenges of 2020.” Second round vouchers will be redeemable for travel between 27 January and 1 April. Successful applicants are able to redeem their voucher after they have travelled and spent their money so that cash flows immediately to the local businesses. Another batch of 40,000 vouchers will be offered on 30 March for travel between 6 April and 31 May. For more information and to apply visit vic.gov.au/regional-travel-voucherscheme
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