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BRUCE RANKEN BRIARS WARD 2020 MORNINGTON PENINSULA SHIRE
About Bruce Ranken Grown up on the Mornington Peninsula Lives in “Briars Ward”
A committed community member
Councillor experience in another “Green Wedge” council
Understands the challenges of semi rural and environmental concerns and good planning outcomes Focused on the essential - community, roads, footpaths, good planning, social responsibilities
Picture: Yanni
Landslide threat: house evacuated HEAVY rainfalls forecasted late last week prompted Mornington Peninsula Shire to evacuate a house near The Esplanade, Mount Martha. This followed a warning to shire’s emergency management team that up to 50 millimetres of rain could fall from Wednesday “increasing concerns of a further [soil] collapse”. The Esplanade remained closed at the start of the last week following a landslide between Bradford and Ellerina Roads on Tuesday 29 September (“Landslip closes Esplanade” The News 6/10/20). “While there was no concern for the houses above the slip, there is concern a further collapse will cut access and utility services,” the shire
said in a statement. “As a result the municipal building surveyor determined it necessary to evacuate one home Wednesday afternoon and arrange alternative accommodation for the occupants.” The road was briefly opened last week after being cleared of an estimated 30 tonnes of soil and rock, with the shire planning to formally open it yesterday, Monday 12 October. “Geotechnical assessments of the slip area are under way to assess the cause and risk to road users of both the Esplanade and the associated service road,” the shire said. “The same assessments will form the basis of plans for long-term rectification works which are
estimated to take several months.” Further debris which slid down last week was contained in a bund constructed by VicRoads and did not reach the Esplanade. The landslides exposed Telstra lines running under the service road and the company was on site, Thursday 8 October, to assess the damage. No other services were exposed or impacted, they said. Workers set up a platform for a long reach excavator to enable works to continue, Friday 9 October. The service road remains closed and the road will be inspected daily. Details: visit mornpen. vic.gov.au/landsliderepairs Stephen Taylor
Lifesavers to the (early) rescue MEMBERS of Mornington Life Saving Club have been busy even before the season has started. Club patroller Jonathan Dark accompanied by mate Adam Brand and another lifesaver from Point Leo rescued five youngsters in trouble off Mills beach, Saturday 3 October, and then, about oner hour later repeated the process when another group found itself in trouble. This time they had help from junior club members – Nippers – on their boards who paddled out to assist the five youngsters caught in a rip halfway close to the rocks between the beach
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and the markers about 4pm. They were being buffeted by strong north-westerlies and a choppy sea. Mr Dark said Darcy Wallace, 14, Elena Djokic, Nate Sims, Massimo Lancia and William Wallace, all 12, Luka Djokic, 11, and Sebastien Lancia, 10, all helped bring those in trouble back to shore. “There was a heap of chop which was very unpredictable and made swimming difficult,” he said. “It was quite hairy for the kids and one of those rescued needed minor first aid.
“Police and ambulance attended but everyone left the beach OK.” Mr Dark said while the warm weather may have tempted the youngsters into the water, they were unprepared for currents and choppy conditions. “Whatever the cost it is worth getting swimming lessons for the kids as you never know what to expect,” he said. “Better still, join a lifesaving club.” The club’s summer patrols start early in December. Stephen Taylor
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Ensure our pristine environment is safeguarded No wasteful spending - supports low rates
Focused on the basics, roads, rubbish, footpaths, parks, planning
COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIPS
• Mount Martha Rotary • Mount Martha Community Branch Bendigo Bank Board • B.E.R.G Mount Martha (Balcome Estuary Reserve Group) • Liberal Party Member.
What Bruce achieved on previous Council: 2 years of ZERO rate increases Reduced council debt by half. New Community Infrastructure and pavilion Excellence in community consultation and Transparency Completed 15 kms of bike trails Best waste service in Victoria Solar Farm to power council buildings
HOW TO VOTE To vote for Bruce Ranken, please complete your ballot paper in the following sequence, remembering to number every box: 12
O’CONNOR, Despi
4
ORTON, Peter
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15 14 7 3
10 13 6
11 5 8 2
1
STREET, Janet
McCARTHY, Julia
MARSH, Anthony HINTON, Wayne BATTY, Stephen
FITZGERALD, Peter
MULLETT TRELOAR, Dion O’REILLY, Barbara WARD, Andrew
RODMAN, Belinda STANSZUS, Jill
HOLLAND, Steve
RANKEN, Bruce
9 Experience that counts 9 STOP Wasteful spending 9 Road Safety & Footpaths 9 Increase in community support & consultation
9 Listening & advocating for the community
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Mornington News
13 October 2020
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