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Residents up in arms over ‘invasion’ plans Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au
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“Every neighbour I spoke to was angry, shocked and in disbelief as we cannot believe this is likely to happen. We have not been sent the official letter from council as yet, but it seems as if there has been a deal done with the council to get it through.” Cr David Gill, who attended the meeting, said he had “put the issue of a ‘done deal’ to rest”. “The building company has no control over this,” he said. “The council and VCAT are in control. “The developer will have to go through an exacting process before anything is finalised. The permit process will probably go into the New Year. This is the start of it.” Cr Gill said aged care was a “permitted use” in residential areas under state government legislation, subject to permit and conditions approvals.
He said he understood residents’ concerns regarding parking, traffic, exit and entry points and potential loss of privacy. “This [would be] a major reshaping of their street,” he said. “All these issues would have to be worked through.” The shire’s planning services executive manager David Bergin said his department was in the preliminary stages of assessing a planning application for the proposed development, which is listed as being at 51 Balnarring Road, Balnarring. “The application is to develop the land for a residential aged care facility and associated works. It is anticipated that this application will be advertised in the next few weeks,” Mr Bergin said. Arcare Balnarring CEO Colin Singh said the application for was “lodged with a full set of plans, traffic impact assessment, arboricultural assessment, landscape plan, planning report and waste management plan”. “We’ve been in close contact with council throughout this process, and their preliminary assessment was that all required information had been submitted to allow the proposal to progress to the next stage,” he said. “The information contained in our application will be available to the public during advertising which should happen shortly at council’s discretion.” He said anyone wishing to “get an understanding of the key facts of the proposal” could call 1300 272 273 or attend an upcoming community meeting. Mr Singh said Arcare was a “family owned aged care provider with a reputation for building and operating 5-star aged care residences in Victoria, NSW and Queensland”. “We’re excited at the opportunity to support older Australians on the Mornington Peninsula so they can remain in their local community and not have to move too far from home should they require full-time support in a premium residential aged-care setting.”
Festival readies for 50th anniversary ORGANISERS of next February’s Western Port Festival are looking for sponsors and volunteer to help organise the event. Festival committee president Jill Underwood said the 50th anniversary of the event – originally known as Hastings Day - would be held on the Hastings foreshore from Friday 22 February to Sunday 24 February. “The Western Port Festival is the largest community event on the Mornington Peninsula and will be celebrated across a three-day weekend,” Ms Underwood said. “It is one of the largest events in Victoria and is proudly managed and run by unpaid volunteers.” The festival will include a street parade, carnival, community stalls, art and craft exhibition and classic car show. “It’s a family friendly event where there is something for all ages to enjoy,” Ms Underwood said. “We welcome sponsors, community groups, schools, car and bike clubs, market stalls and food vendors interested in participating to join us. “We are seeking volunteers to join an amazing team of people in various roles from admin to labour in the lead up to February and across the weekend.” For details contact event manager Yvens de Camargo eventmanager@westernportfestival. org.au or secretary Jaydan Lehmann info@ westernportfestival.org.au
Point road closed A SECTION of Defence Road in Point Nepean National Park will close from Monday 19 November to Friday 23 November to complete the final stages of a major road upgrade. While the work is under way there will be no shuttle bus; no vehicle access to the Gunners Cottage Car Park; no pedestrian or cyclist access to Fort Nepean, Fort Pearce, Cheviot Hill,
Harold Holt Memorial, Range Area, Gunners Cottage, the Cemetery or Coles Track. The Quarantine Station will remain open as usual and will not be affected by the works. Details: www.parks.vic.gov.au
Golf ‘open’ day DEVILBEND Golf Club, Loders Road, Moorooduc will hold an open day from 8am on Sunday 28 October. The “family friendly” day will include free golf, free clinics, junior putting games, jumping castle, coffee cart, barbecue and live music. Call 5978 8470 for details or to book into for a golf clinic.
Women’s life after 55 WOMEN on the Mornington Peninsula aged 55 years or older living by themselves are the subject of a research project that aims to improve their lives. The project builds on the Bolton Clarke Research Institute’s work with older women living alone. It is being financed by the Felton Bequest and managed by Equity Trustees. The institute assessed the barriers faced by older women in accessing services to maintain their independence and optimising their wellbeing. It identified 10 “priority supports” that would help in these areas, such as help and assistance with tasks at home, volunteer drivers and exercise partners. The institute will roll out those services on the peninsula, while receiving input from the Hastings, Rosebud and Dromana communities, and trialling the service in those areas. Women aged over 55 who live by themselves and other volunteers are invited to share their ideas at upcoming sessions in Hastings, Rosebud and Dromana. Refreshments will be provided, as will transport to attend sessions, if needed. Call Dr Ogrin 0400 253 459 or email rogrin@ boltonclarke.com.au