Park future secure after sale attempt Continued from page 1 A detailed design process for the park is now underway. Work is expected to commence in July and be completed by the end of February 2022. An audit was undertaken after the decision to sell the land was reversed. It was finished last year. Auditors found three issues in the process that presented a “high risk” to council. They were that “there are no
policy and procedures for the disposal of significant assets, there was limited documentation in the minutes of EMT meetings in respect of the sale of the Evelyn Street property”, and that “there was no evidence that council officers involved in the proposed sale of Evelyn Street declared conflict of interest” (“Evelyn Street investigation done”, The Times, 13/6/20). Council rezoned the 17-21 Evelyn
Street site from mixed use zone to a public park and recreation zone in November 2020. FRANKSTON MP Paul Edbrooke, Committee for Greater Frankston member Phil Jones, Frankston Council CEO Phil Cantillon, former Cr Glenn Aitken and Cr Sue Baker at Evelyn Street. Picture: Supplied
Footballer mourned TRIBUTES flowed on social media for Frankston Bombers footballer Ben Tournier, above, who died after his car struck power poles and rolled in Mornington, 12.15am on Australia Day. Police believe Tournier, 29, was heading south on Nepean Highway when he lost control near the corner of Weber Drive and flipped his car. Frankston Bombers teammates gathered at the club at Baxter later that day to remember him. Tournier played with the Bombers for more than a decade and was
a regular member of the senior side before more recently playing in the reserves. Nepean Highway was closed between Strachans and Bentons Roads, both north and south bound, while police investigated the incident. A report will be prepared for the coroner. Anyone who saw the crash, or who has dash-cam footage, is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au
COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS ARE IN PLACE Coronavirus restrictions are in place to help keep us safe and open. Keeping on top of this virus is up to all of us.
Keep a face mask handy at all times.
Stick to visitor limits in our homes.*
And please practise COVIDSafe behaviours to keep us safe this summer. • •
Keep 1.5 metres apart from those you don’t live with. Keep your hands and surfaces clean.
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Stay home if you feel unwell, and get tested.
For all current restrictions, go to CORONAVIRUS.vic.gov.au *Babies under the age of 12 months are not included in daily limits. Authorised by the Victorian Government, Melbourne
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2 February 2021
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