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Battle over shire’s near-water loos Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au IN what has become a battle of motions, toilets at four Mornington Peninsula Shire-controlled campgrounds may be open all year to the public. Councillors last month agreed to open the toilets exclusively to the family and friends of beach box licence holders at Sorrento, Rye, Rosebud and McCrae instead of closing them from May to September. However, Cr Hugh Fraser last week told The News it was ridiculous to reserve the toilets for a select few people, most of whom did not live in the shire. He said the motion by Cr David Gill adopted by council at its 28 January meeting was “unduly restrictive … our own residents remain shut out of being able to use their own council toilets on their own foreshores”. “This is ridiculous. I’ve already had complaints about this,” Cr Fraser said, when outlining his own motion to free up the toilets.
“It’s an absurd situation and can’t be allowed to go on. “My notice of motion, if accepted by council, will open up council-controlled foreshore toilets to year-round use by the general public.” Officers have told councillors opening the toilets at the four campgrounds would cost at least $250,000 and create “inconsistencies” among licensees of the shire’s 824 beach boxes, as only 25 per cent would benefit. The officers said council’s boatshed and bathing box policy was being revised and they would like to further investigate “the risk and unintended consequences, such as supporting overnight stays”. Cr Fraser said his motion calling for a report within 60 days of the Tuesday 11 February council meeting “will open up council controlled foreshore toilets to year round use by the general public”. “Also, I note in passing, that Cr Gill, whose ward is Red Hill in the green wedge, does not have any bathing boxes in his ward.”
No charge for green waste MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire residents are being urged to reduce bushfire risk by disposing of green waste for free next week. The mayor Cr Sam Hearn said the severity of this year’s bushfire season had prompted the council to bring forward the bi-annual event and extend it by one day. It will take place at all the shire’s transfer stations from Friday 14 FebruaryMonday 17 February. “If you’re concerned about dangerous vegetation in the middle of this fire season this is a chance to clear your property of anything that might be a fire risk,” he said. Green waste includes all types of garden waste and untreated timber, which can only be delivered from residential vehicles and trailers only. No commercial vehicles or commercial green
waste will be accepted. The event is open to peninsula residents or ratepayers only, with proof of residency required, such as a driver’s licence with a current address, or rates notice. Mornington can only accept up to three cubic metres of green waste a trip. Residents can also opt-in to receive a 240-litre fortnightly kerbside green waste bin collection if they live in the ‘urban area’ of the shire. There is a cost for this service. Call 1300 850 600, 5950 1000 or visit mornpen.vic.gov.au/greenwaste Transfer stations are at Truemans Road, Rye, McKirdys Road, Tyabb, and Watt Road, Mornington. Opening hours: 8am-4pm, MondayFriday, and 8am-5pm, Saturdays and Sundays.
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Walkers out to beat MND A BIG crowd is expected to attend the Mornington Coast Walk, 9am, Saturday 15 February, which raises money for FightMND. The not-for-profit event run by Mornington resident Sarah Quigley came about after her mother, Marie Lewis, was diagnosed with MND in 2017. “I decided to organise a walk to raise money to fight this debilitating disease,” she said. “Every day two people are diagnosed. There is no effective treatment or cure. “It slowly robs you of your speech, movement, ability to eat, breathe and eventually kills you – all in an average 27 months. The first walk in 2018 raised $4500, while last year’s walk, attended by more than 200 people, raised about $17,000. All money raised goes directly to the charity – there is no red tape, she said. Participants meet at Mornington Park and walk to Mt Martha and return – a 10 kilometre
round trip. They can walk as far as they want: from 100 metres to 10 kilometres. Entry is free but donations can be made to FightMND, either through the online page or on the day. Merchandise, including hats and stubby holders, can be bought on the day. “The walk is about raising money and awareness of MND, but perhaps its greatest role is in supporting all those touched by this devastating disease,” Ms Quigley said. “My mum was able to attend the first walk before she died. “Having the community come out and support the fight made such a huge impact on her. As a daughter and carer of someone with the disease, it gave me great strength and the hope that one day we will find a cure.” The walk has been listed as a finalist in the Mornington Peninsula Community Event of 2019. Ms Quigley is planning another walk to support the Heart Foundation in April.
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