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Our draft five-year Walking and Cycling Plan will help shape our decision-making and investment in road and path projects.

We recently pledged a major makeover to Bourke Road in Oakleigh South which will improve safety and increase connectivity.

CR STEVE STAIKOS

0447 896 643 steve.staikos@kingston.vic.gov.au

Textile Recycling Done Right Reducing waste to landfill is a crucial goal for us at Kingston. Among many other initiatives, we’ve partnered with local business UPPAREL to make it easy for people to give their pre-loved clothing a second life. They’re also giving Kingston residents a discount on their collection and processing service. You can learn more about Upparel – at their website at upparel.com.au/cityofkingston Sustainable and Integrated Transport

In Oakleigh South, Council is improving safety and increasing connectivity. We are constructing a concrete shared user path on the south side of Bourke Road to connect to the planned bike lanes on Old Dandenong Road and the existing Dingley Bypass shared user path. This $1.5 million project also includes the laying of a new asphalt surface between 93 Old Dandenong Road and Clarinda Road, line marking, the installation of two new concrete bus stops, new kerb, vehicle and pram crossings, traffic islands, and a stormwater drainage system.

Mavis Hutter Reserve Update This project has been delayed as Council has experienced lead time delays for play equipment, work is scheduled to begin in March 2023. The renewal features accessible play items such as a basket swing, cubby, activity panels, musical play instruments, ground spinner, climbing nets, new park furniture, a new picnic shelter, picnic tables and BBQ. New garden beds and shade trees are also planned. The fence along the northern boundary is also in the process of being realigned to the correct title line between Council’s land and the private land to the north of the site.

The construction of a concrete shared user path on the south side to connect to the future bike lanes on Old Dandenong Road and the existing Dingley Bypass shared user path is the centrepiece of the $1.5 million project.

A new asphalt surface, line marking, two concrete bus stops, a new kerb, vehicle and pram crossings, traffic islands and stormwater drainage will also be added.

We’re keen to hear your feedback on the Cycling and Walking Plan.

For more information visit yourkingstonyoursay.com.au

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HADI SAAB

9581 4706 or 0437 885 142 hadi.saab@kingston.vic.gov.au

We’ve settled into another new year and are already getting things done.I have been serving you as Mayor for a little more than three months now. It has been a busy time and I have loved it.

We are ramping up our advocacy to the Level Crossing Removal Project on the Victorian Government’s plans for Highett, Mordialloc and Aspendale. Watch out for upcoming consultation this year because we want to do this with you, the community.

Our role in this is to champion the needs and desires of residents in these suburbs.

Thank you also to everyone who took time to tell us what you think about the proposed changes to Kingston’s residential zones and overlays.

We have now requested the Minister for Planning appoint an independent Planning Panel to which submitters can present their views. The panel will then provide advice to Council.

More broadly, I am proud to say we have endorsed the Uluru Statement from the Heart and agreed to support the Mayors for the Voice to Parliament Public Statement. That endorses the Uluru statement and provides support for constitutional recognition for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through a Voice to Parliament. In the climate-action space a new Integrated Water Strategy and protection and expansion of our Urban Forest are underway.

On the fun side of things, the fabulous Mordi Fest returns on the first weekend in March at Peter Scullin Reserve in Mordialloc. I’d love to see you there!

CR GEORGE HUA 0429 171 449 george.hua@kingston.vic.gov.au

The Christmas shopping frenzy is far behind us now, but it’s important to still consider how we can keep supporting our local businesses. There are so many great Kingston businesses, from small retail to cafes and restaurants to manufacturing operations. Let’s make 2023 the year we consider local when we shop or eat and drink out. The Dingley Village Shopping Centre, for example, has an Instagram page where you can browse the variety of businesses and what they have to offer. Our Love Local Kingston initiative is designed to support our community, promote our local businesses, and celebrate the spaces and places that make Kingston a wonderful place to shop, stay, play and love. This year, get to know your local area and celebrate businesspeople from your community and help build a thriving local economy. Those of you who love your neighbourhoods and communities and take a keen interest in what we are doing at Council, should take a look at our new ongoing Talking Kingston consultation. This is a great opportunity to get involved in making our municipality the best it can be.

We’re inviting you to share ideas and feedback, and suggest new projects, facilities and initiatives year-round to help us make Kingston the most liveable city. Your suggestions will go to the relevant department for consideration and will be used to help draft future Council budgets.

We’d love to hear from you.

Find out more about this initiative at yourkingstonyoursay.com.au