Police patrol
With Liz Bell
Speeder nabbed
FRANKSTON Historical Society President Glenda Viner at the Ballam Park Homestead with Frankston mayor Nathan Conroy. Picture: Supplied
What’s old is new again A $250,000 refurbishment of the Ballam Park Homestead is complete. The ratepayer funded maintenance was undertaken after an electrical fault at the homestead. Work has now been completed on the project, which has included the installation of a CCTV camera system and external LED lighting, painting, rewiring, and replacement of rotting timber.
The Ballam Park Homestead is Frankston’s oldest house, having been built in 1855. It now houses a museum, cafe and resource centre. Frankston Historical Society President Glenda Viner said that her organisation’s members are “excitedly looking forward to reopening the homestead and will make an announcement soon.”
“As soon as we can, we want to reopen,” she said. “The works are absolutely wonderful and have transformed our historical jewel in the crown.” The Ballam Park Homestead is listed on the Historic Buildings Council Register in Victoria For more information on the Ballam Park Homestead and the Frankston Historical Society visit frankstonhs.org.au
SOMERVILLE Highway Patrol were left shaking their heads on March 18 when they intercepted an18-year-old driver in the Hastings area allegedly travelling at 138 kmh in an 80kmh zone. The teenager was detected on Frankston Flinders Road about 7.20pm, when he was stopped by police. Police said the driver, who gave no reason for travelling 58km/h over the speed limit, had his vehicle impounded for 30 days at a cost of $895. He is expected to be charged on summons at a later date for traffic offences.
At 8pm, a woman in her 20s was detected driving an unregistered vehicle. She was prohibited from driving for 24hrs and will be summonsed at a later date for the traffic related matters. The driver also returned a positive test for illicit drugs. At 10pm, a woman in her 30’s intercepted in Hastings also failed a roadside drug test. She was given a 24 hour prohibition on driving and issued a penalty notice, which carries a six-month suspension of her licence.
Sunday madness
Burning off
PATROLS were also kept bust on Sunday 21 March, when a vehicle was intercepted at 5pm on the Mornington Peninsula Freeway in Mount Martha. The male driver in his 20’s allegedly used a false name and was found to be unlicensed. The man, who also failed a roadside drug test., had his vehicle impounded for 30 days at a cost of $1075. He will be summonsed for traffic matters at a later date. At 6.30pm, a female driver in her 20’s was intercepted on the Nepean Highway, Mornington, driving with a suspended licence. Her vehicle is expected to be impounded and she will be summonsed at a later date for the traffic matters. Just one hour later, man in his 30’s intercepted on Marine Parade in Hastings tested positive to an illicit drug and was banned from driving for 24hrs. The driver will be summonsed at a later date for related traffic matters.
RED Hill CFA has urged people wanting to burn off on their properties to be mindful of local vineyards with before burning off. Despite fire restrictions being lifted on 29 March, the brigade’s Sam Hill has asked land owners to consider holding off their clean up until Easter. “We understand everyone will be keen to keep cleaning up and getting rid of burn piles,” he said on social media. “If we could please ask that we be mindful that all our local vineyards are still picking fruit up until Easter approximately and they, like the rest of us, have had a tough couple of years. “If we can avoid smoke damage to their crops by delaying your non-urgent burn offs by a couple of weeks it would be greatly appreciated.” Burn-offs must be registered at burnoffs@ esta.vic.gov.au or by phoning 1800 668511.
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SUNNYSIDE NORTH BEACH
should remain a
clothing optional
beach?
We’re building big near you and there will be road disruptions As part of Victoria’s Big Build, we’re upgrading roads and freeways in Melbourne’s south to reduce congestion and improve travel times to make your journey safer and easier. Find a detailed list of disruptions at bigbuild.vic.gov.au Road disruptions: Closed roads, lanes and ramps Monash Freeway
In Apr
Lanes, ramps and freeways closed at times between Warrigal Road and EastLink
Western Port Highway, Cranbourne South
Until 4 Apr
Closed between Ballarto Road and Frankston-Dandenong Road
South Road, Moorabbin
1 to 4 Apr and Closed between Warrigal Road 8 to 11 Apr and Chesterville Road
Frankston-Dandenong Road, Dandenong South
4 to 21 Apr
Lanes closed between Princes Highway and Kirkham Road
Survey closes 21 April 2022.
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Have your say: mornpen.vic.gov.au/sunnyside Authorised by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne
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