Views sought on speed limits THE views of residents and road users are being sought on speed limit reductions proposed in Bittern, Mornington, Mt Martha, Rosebud and Tootgarook. Roads under review are South Beach Rd, Bittern (Trafalgar St to Urquart Crescent); Davies Rd, Bittern; Bruce Rd, Mt Martha (Nepean Highway to east of Martha Cove Blvd); Watt Rd, Mornington; Truemans Rd; Tootgarook (south of Karella Drive to Belar Rd) and Jetty Rd, Rosebud (Old Cape Schanck Rd to Duells Rd). Factors such as the number of crashes, road environment, traffic volumes, abutting land uses, driveways and intersecting roads and the volume of complaints or requests received are considered in determining speed limit change proposals. “As a Towards Zero municipality the shire is committed to creating a safe road system in collaboration with VicRoads, the TAC and Victoria Police,” the mayor Cr Bryan Payne said. “This means we are working towards safer road use, safer roads, safer speeds and safer vehicles. “The safe speed component of Towards Zero relates to travelling at speeds that correspond with the conditions. If speed limits are set appropriately and drivers travel within those limits, the effectiveness of the Safer Roads and Safer Vehicle initiatives are enhanced and help reduce trauma.” The proposed speed limit reductions
are supported by the VicRoads speed zoning guidelines and have in-principle support from police. Those wanting to have their say can contact the shire until Friday 2 February at mornpen.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay; at shire offices; email to traffic. management@mornpen.vic.gov.au or post to the Traffic and Transport Team, Mornington Peninsula Shire, Private Bag 1000, Rosebud 3939. Details: visit mornpen.vic.gov.au/ haveyoursay
German classics CHAMBER Philharmonia Cologne will this month perform Classics from Germany at concerts in Mornington and Frankston. The diverse program will range from Antonio Vivaldi’s Four Seasons to J.S. Bach, Peter Tchaikovsky and Niccolo Paganini. At 8pm, Tuesday 23 January, the ensemble will at St Paul’s Anglican Church, Frankston. Book at the Frankston Visitor Information Centre, 7N Pier Promenade, Frankston, or call 1300 322 842. The following night, Wednesday 24 January, the ensemble will be St Macartan’s Church, Mornington. Book at Mornington Peninsula Visitor Information Centre, 359B Point Nepean Rd, Dromana, call 5950 1579 or St Macartan’s parish office, 4 Drake St, Mornington (9 am - 3.30 pm).
Hospital bound: An injured boy cyclist is flown to hospital from Somers. Picture: Tony Duboudin
Airlift for bike boy A SOMERS boy was airlifted to the Royal Children’s Hospital on Sunday night after falling off his bicycle in the village and hitting his head. He was not wearing a helmet. Two ambulance crews helped stabilise the 12-year-old at the J W Stone reserve before he was loaded into the helicopter and taken to the Royal Children’s Hospital with his mother beside him. Hospital staff on Monday said the boy’s condition was “stable”.
An exercise in fire A COMMUNITY bushfire exercise at St Andrews Beach Recreation Reserve last week was a call to action for residents. St Andrews Beach was identified in the Black Saturday royal commission as one of the top 50 high fire risk suburbs in Victoria. Rye Fire Brigade and CFA presenter John Legione hosted the presentation which was attended by about 180 people. Sorrento
Fire Brigade, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, SES and Victoria Police also attended and Rotary helped out with catering. Residents discussed various fire scenarios and were encouraged to plan a course of action in an emergency. They left well aware of the importance of being prepared, keeping their house and block clean, having a written fire plan and practicing it.
Western Port News 16 January 2018
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