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Opinions sought Libs rail on airfield plan against ‘arrogant’ sky rail
THE long term operation and safety of Tyabb airfield is being scutinised as part of the preparation of a precinct plan by Mornington Peninsula Shire. “Council recognises that the airfield and the surrounding areas require careful consideration and the development of a policy and planning framework to provide for the long term operation of the airfield while protecting the safety and amenity of residents,” shire strategic projects manager Allan Cowley said. As well as making written submissions residents can attend three drop-in sessions being organised with consultants hire by the shire, Kneebush Planning and Arcadis. Mr Cowley said that “as a first step” the consultants wanted to hear residents’ “initial views on the issues that should be addressed in the plan”.
“The drop in sessions will provide an opportunity for informal discussion of any issues that you wish to raise.” The sessions will be held at Tyabb Community Hall, 1535 FrankstonFlinders Rd, Tyabb, 6-7 tonight (Tuesday) and 2-3.30pm and 6-7.30pm Wednesday 29 March. For more information or to make a separate appointment with the consultants call the shire on 5950 1967 or email martin.chin@mornpen.vic. gov.au. Written comments can also be emailed to Mr Chin or sent to: Manager – Strategic Projects - Tyabb Airfield Precinct Plan, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, Private Bag 1000, Rosebud 3939. Initial submissions should be lodged by the 7 April.
Environment survey extended MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire has extended the date of a survey on residents’ views on protecting the environment to midnight on Friday 7 April. More than 150 people have completed the survey, with more than 50 people registering their interest to attend workshops. The environment project was last year flagged as a priority in the shire’s Your Peninsula 2021 survey which showed many residents saw protect-
ing and maintaining a clean environment “as the number one challenge”, according to a shire news release. The shire says it will support the community to protect the environment by reducing carbon emissions and prepare to cope with changing environmental conditions. To access the survey or register to attend a workshop on 27 or 30 March visit mornpen.vic.gov.au/cleanandgreen, visit a shire customer service centre or library; or call 5950 1000.
Neil Walker neil@mpnews.com.au BUSINESS deals to build sky rail along sections of the Frankston line won’t be “torn up” but any incoming Coalition state government in Victoria will look again at any level crossing removal not finished and put rail lines under road. Liberal opposition leader Matthew Guy visited Carrum on Tuesday (14 March) — where the Labor state government confirmed elevated rail will be built — to accuse the government of “playing politics” with rail projects. “I believe a new government can and should negotiate a new contract and put those level crossings underground as they were always meant to be,” Mr Guy said. “Some communities get sky rail, some communities get a trench. And it depends in some areas on the seat margin, who’s talked loudest and on internal Labor politics in relation to where a member sits in relation to a friendship with the Premier. “It’s just not the way to build infrastructure. Do it properly, do it consist-
ently and do it right from the start.” The Level Crossing Removal Authority confirmed last week that a 900-metre long eight-metre high “rail bridge” will be built over McLeod Rd and level crossings at Station St, Eel Race Rd and Mascot Ave will be removed. Carrum Labor MP Sonya Kilkenny welcomed the decision alongside a plan to move train stabling from Carrum along the Frankston line to Kananook. “Not only will we remove these level crossings – we will turn the ugly sta-
bling yard in to a new Carrum village that will transform our community forever,” she said in a statement last week. Mr Guy accused the government of being “pig headed” and “arrogant” in insisting elevated rail must be built in Carrum. “If it’s about the water table, then we would never have built CityLink, it goes 10-15 metres below the Yarra river.” The opposition leader said he disagreed with moving stabling to
Tyabb Airfield Precinct Plan Have your say Preparation of the Tyabb Airfield Precinct Plan has just commenced. The airfield and the surrounding areas require careful consideration and the development of a policy and planning framework to provide for the long term operation of the airfield while protecting the safety and amenity of residents.
Council has appointed Kneebush Planning and Arcadis Pty Ltd, consultants with extensive experience in aviation and land use planning, to assist in this project. As a first step the consultants want to hear your views on the issues that should be addressed in the Plan.
To see details and a description of the project
Have Your Say
Drop in Sessions
Please send any initial written comments to
Tyabb Community Hall 1535 Frankston-Flinders Road, Tyabb. Tuesday 21 March, 6pm – 7.30 pm Wednesday 29 March, 2pm – 3.30pm and 6pm – 7.30pm These sessions will provide an opportunity for informal discussion of any issues that you may wish to raise with the cwonsultants.
You may also request a separate discussion by contacting the Shire:
5950 1967 martin.chin@mornpen.vic.gov.au
To learn more visit the website mornpen.vic.gov.au/tyabbair
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tyabbair@mornpen.vic.gov.au Or by post Tyabb Airfield Precinct Plan Mornington Peninsula Shire Council Private Bag 1000, Rosebud Vic 3939 Initial comments should be submitted by the 7 April 2017. Please note that there will be further opportunities to provide input and comment once a draft Plan has been prepared.