NEWS DESK
Green Wedge boundary decision under threat Man dies at work Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au FRANKSTON councillors will consider walking back their decision to reject opening up part of Green Wedge land in Carrum Downs to allow for the expansion of the industrial precinct. The proposal will be debated at council’s 28 January public meeting. On 14 October, Frankston Council approved their Green Wedge management plan and agreed “that any reference to the potential expansion of the Carrum Downs industrial precinct” would be “removed from the draft plan, including all recommendations to further investigate this potential.” The vote took place in the absence of of four councillors, and was approved 4-1. Crs Lillian O’Connor, Brian Cunial, Colin Hampton, and Steve Toms were absent (“Green Wedge boundaries to remain”, The Times, 21/10/19). Cr Hampton made the move to revisit the decision. The motion set to be moved by Cr Hampton reads that “the authority to write to the Minister for Planning about amending the Frankston planning scheme to include the Frankston Green Wedge management plan is withdrawn” and that “council does not proceed with implementing its resolution of 14 October 2019 concerning the Frankston Green Wedge management plan” if the vote is successful. If the move is approved, council will “adopt the draft Green Wedge Management Plan (GWMP) with the recommendations arising from the public consultation based on majority support from submissions, incorporating investigation of modest industrial land expansion abutting the existing Carrum Downs Industrial Estate.” Cr Hampton’s motion also proposes an investigation into the potential of relocating the Urban Growth boundary in “precincts 1, 2, 3, and 5” which encompasses Carrum Downs, Seaford Wetlands, Skye, Skye South, Langwarrin, and Frankston South.
A MAN has died at a Carrum Downs workplace. A statement from Worksafe read that “a production manager has died after a stack of 3.6 tonne panels fell on him as they were being unloaded from a shipping container on Tuesday [21 January].” “It is believed the 56-year-old was inside the container at a Carrum Downs truck body manufacturer when the panels crushed him against the wall about 10.37am,” the statement read. WorkSafe are investigating the man’s death. There have been three fatalities at Victorian workplaces this year. Safe Work Australia estimates that 166 people were killed at work in Australia last year.
THE existing Green Wedge precinct boundaries in the Frankston municipality. Picture: Supplied
Grant programs open
GRANTS of up to $5000 have opened for local volunteer organisations. Eligible not-for-profit groups can apply. Dunkley MP Peta Murphy said the grants could go towards “purchasing equipment, contributing to transport costs” and “ training for volunteers or covering the cost of screening checks.” “Volunteers and volunteer organisations are the heart and soul of our communities,” she said. “This is a great opportunity for local community organisations to access grants of up to $5,000 to support local volunteers and their terrific work.” Expressions of interest close on 7 February. Forms are available from Ms Murphy’s office at 37 Playne St, Frankston or call 9781 2333. Applications for the state government’s 2019/20 Sporting Club Grants Program are also open. The program provides up to $5000 for training for coaches, officials and volunteers, $5000 to improve operational effectiveness, $2000 towards inclusion for Indigenous athletes, and $1000 for new uniforms and equipment. More information at sport.vic.gov.au/grantsand-funding/our-grants/sporting-club-grantsprogram
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Frankston Times
28 January 2020
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