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Primary students publish new book A BOOK of five superheroes created by Frankston primary school students (Amber, Ellie and Charli pictured). was launched on Thursday 9 July at Frankston Library, as a joint project between Anglicare Victoria’s Communities for Children Frankston program and Mission Australia. Finding your superpower: An adventure with Ash and friends tells the story of five characters representing environmentalism, learning, safety, health, and kindness. It was developed with the school children, and based on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, which sets out 54 rights for children worldwide. See story page 5. Picture: Gary Sissons
Decade of plans for Frankston unveiled Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au FRANKSTON Council has unveiled its long-term plan for the next decade, with a focus on “asset renewal, city beautification, and activation”. Frankston Council’s long-term infrastructure plan was presented at council’s 13 July meeting, shortly after publication deadline. It is the seventh revision of the long-term plan. The plan outlines funding priorities for council over the next decade. A mes-
sage from the mayor Cr Sue Baker in the plan read “as our city continues to grow and evolve, thoughtful long-term planning is essential. Council is committed to transparency, accountability and excellence in its infrastructure decisionmaking, and the LTIP plays a vital role in ensuring our investments meet both current needs and the expectations of future generations.” “Victoria’s population is forecast to grow significantly over coming decades, with the majority of this growth anticipated in Greater Melbourne and its outer suburbs. Frankston is well placed to wel-
come this growth, and this plan ensures we are prepared, delivering infrastructure that supports liveability, economic opportunity and environmental sustainability,” Cr Baker said. “While continuing to deliver key projects, Ccuncil has refined its approach within the LTIP to place greater emphasis on asset renewal, city beautification and activation, ensuring our city remains welcoming, vibrant and well cared for. “Council’s 10-Year LTIP is reviewed annually as part of Council’s budget process, ensuring it remains responsive to emerging priorities and community
needs. I look forward to seeing this plan guide continued investment as we work together to build a strong and sustainable future for Frankston.” The plan notes that the proposed projects “require close collaboration and partnerships with the federal and state government, private-sector, community partners, and adjoining municipalities.” The plan proposed $550 million in spending over the next ten years, including $308 million for “renewing assets”, $134 million upgrading and expanding existing assets, and $106
million for the development of new infrastructure. Projects proposed in the long-term plan include improvements to the Seaford Village Shopping Strip and Seaford Beach Street East Shopping Strip in years four to six of the plan. Within the seven to ten years timeframe, improvements are proposed for Beach Street Central Shopping Strip, Frankston Belvedere Shopping Strip Improvements, Seaford Long Street Shopping Strip, and the Keys Street streetscape in Langwarrin. Continued page 2