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Rail hopes hit by business case THE release of the long-awaited Frankston rail extension preliminary business case shows that inadequate public transport in the Mornington Peninsula region is not being taken seriously by the state government, says the Committee for Greater Frankston. The preliminary business case (PBC) was released on Monday 9 November. A news release from Flinders MP Greg Hunt said the business case showed running electric trains to Baxter from Frankston could directly benefit residents across “the entire Mornington Peninsula”. “Delivering a metro rail line extension south of Frankston will help open up the whole of the Mornington Peninsula, meaning locals can get to work and get home sooner and safer,” he said. Committee for Greater Frankston CEO Ginevra Hosking said the business case’s claim that none of the investment options had demonstrated a strong economic case for priority investment was the state government
WITH lockdown restrictions eased, residents can dump green waste for free at Mornington Peninsula Shire tips at Rye, Tyabb and Mornington, 13-16 November. The green waste must be taken to the tips over the four days in private vehicles and trailers only. No commercial vehicles or commercial green waste will be accepted. Contact details will need to be provided at the gate to satisfy COVID-
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ment to extend the train line to at least Langwarrin with a minimum 15-minute metro service and a dedicated commuter park and ride for at least 1000 cars,” Ms Hosking said. “Taxpayer money paid for this rail extension study. We deserve a full explanation about why this project – so vital to our region – has been stopped dead in its tracks.” “The project will radically transform public transport in our region, drive creation of new jobs and improve overall prosperity, reduce congestion on roads, free-up crowded car parks, and make better use of public and private assets such as Frankston Hospital and Monash’s Peninsula campus. “The federal Coalition government and federal Opposition obviously understand the benefits as both have already committed to provide an initial $225 million towards its construction. Copies of the executive summary are available at infrastructure.gov.au/rail/ publications/index.aspx.
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“playing Orwellian games”. “It’s time for the state government to start properly planning to construct this vital public transport project,” she said. “The failing public transport network between Frankston and Langwarrin is recognised as a nationally significant infrastructure priority by Infrastructure Australia – a top 150 project in the nation. “But the state government’s indicative preferred option doesn’t even include a local station for the people of Frankston South, Karingal and Langwarrin. Initial moves by Frankston Council were aimed at extending the electrified line south of Frankston to Baxter. This changed once the shire’s then mayor, Cr David Gill, pointed out that Baxter was within the shire and that extra parking and parking trains could only happen on land zoned green wedge (“Councils link up on transport” The News 15/4/20). “The Frankston and wider community were expecting their state govern-
safe requirements. Residents should take proof of residency, such as a driver’s licence or rates notice. Green waste includes all types of garden waste and untreated timber. The Mornington transfer station can accept up to three cubic metres of green waste each trip. Anyone regularly taking green waste to the tip can opt-in to receive a 240-litre fortnightly green waste bin collection if they live in urban areas of
the shire. For more information about the nocharge green waste event or to book a green waste bin collection service, call 1300 850 600, 5950 1000 or visit mornpen.vic.gov.au/greenwaste Shire tips are in Truemans Road, Rye, McKirdys Road, Tyabb and Watt Road, Mornington. Opening hours: Friday 13 and Monday 16 November: 8am-4pm and Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November: 8am-5pm.