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Bay fund open APPLICATIONS for the state government’s $10 million Port Phillip Bay fund to cover water quality improvements, foreshore upgrades, dune stability works, amenity upgrades and wetland improvements around the bay and catchments, are now open. Victorians are also encouraged to have their say on a draft Port Phillip Bay environmental management plan. The new plan aims to tackle challenges to the bay’s health, including excessive nutrients, sediments and pollution from catchments, litter, habitat decline and marine pests. The fund is supported by the proceeds of the lease of the Port of Melbourne. To apply for the fund see delwp.vic.gov.au/ port-phillip-bay-fund To have your say visit haveyoursay.delwp.vic. gov.au/healthofthebay or call 136 186.
BIG ideas for the future of Frankston are being sought by council as part of a ‘Think Big’ community event early next month. Residents, community groups and businesses are being asked to publicly let council know how they would improve the Frankston area and ideas have been flowing on an OurSay.org website set up by Frankston Council. Suggestions so far – ranging from short-term fixes or improvements to larger long-term projects – include the conversion of Down’s Estate in Seaford into a historical farm and arts tourist attraction, an outdoor cinema at Frankston North’s Monterey Community Park and changing
Addressing youth unemployment in Frankston is also high on a list of suggestions OurSay.org visitors have voted on to be prioritised. The 10 most popular ideas people vote for on the website will be discussed at a council hosted ‘Think Big’ community event on Saturday 3 December, 10am-4pm at Frankston Park Function Centre, Dolphins Football Ground, Plowman Place, Frankston. See oursay.org/frankston/thinkbig to register to attend the ‘Think Big’ community event, submit a big idea for Frankston’s future or vote on submissions already made or call 9020 4503 to leave a message detailing an idea. Neil Walker
rooms and toilets at Frankston’s waterfront for people with severe disabilities. Frankston mayor Cr Brian Cunial said council will use any information provided to help plan council, community, health and wellbeing plans. “Jump on to the Think Big website to see and vote on other people’s ideas and post your own vision of our city so your voice can be heard,” he said. “We all love Frankston city and we need your help to make sure it continues to be a wonderful place for everyone to live, work, study and invest. This is a great opportunity for the entire community to contribute towards making a difference to their local community.”
Helping tackle homelessness HOMELESSNESS and mental illness in Frankston are being tackled through a program that includes the acquisition of 16 properties for people in need. Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke said the state government will buy ten properties and lease six under a Rapid Housing Assistance program for people in need. They had also funded $3.5 million to partner with ‘Haven Home Safe’ to provide accommodation in Frankston for people with severe mental illness. The funding package will sup-
Response Partnership provides more support than ever before in Frankston to ensure those experiencing homelessness or escaping family violence have access to housing and targeted assistance to help them, something that Frankston has desperately needed,” he said in a statement. “The aim of the Frankston Service Response Partnership is about creating a network of wraparound services in Frankston that doesn’t just stop at feeding people, but gets them housed, cared for and back on their feet.”
port 19,000 people at risk of or experiencing homelessness over the next five years, providing targeted support for especially rough sleepers, young people and veterans. Mr Edbrooke said young people in difficult situations would be supported to get a job or study through board payments, housing subsidies and leasing arrangements until they are 21. The funding builds on previous state-wide investments into improving and building new facilities. “The Frankston Service
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Street meet: Mayor Brian Cunial, left, and Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke discuss ideas at Frankston’s new ‘eat street’ at Station St Mall.
Designs on station DESIGNS for the new Frankston train station will be on display next month. Visions for the revamped train station precinct were submitted by 39 architects. A competition jury chaired by Victorian Government Architect Jill Garner will select the five best ideas to transform the station. Five finalists will be invited to work with experts to produce a more detailed design concept. The entries will be displayed from 1–12 December at the Frankston Revitalisation Hub on the corner of Young and Balmoral streets, opposite the train station, and at transport.vic. gov.au/frankston-station-precinctredevelopment online.
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