NEWS DESK
Contract for pool site preparation
‘Good work,’ say brains behind bags BOOMERANG bag volunteers on the southern peninsula played host to the originators of the recyclable cloth bag movement at a breakfast at the Cooee cafe, Capel Sound, last week. Founders Tania Potts and Jordyn de Boer, as well as Anthony Hill, of Plastic Pollution Solutions, came from Queensland to meet and acknowledge the work of their southern counterparts in making the bags and spreading the word. “They came to meet us because we have such great Boomerang bag support here on the peninsula,” Seawinds Capel Sound Boomerang bag coordinator Val Rowe said. “It was a meeting for all of the peninsula’s boomerang bag volunteers who collectively have produced more than 25,000 Boomerang bags in just over a year.” For details on boomerang bags call Ms Rowe 0435149456 or message Seawinds boomerang bag Facebook group. Picture: Yanni n THE state government last week launched a campaign encouraging shoppers to use reusable bags ahead of a ban on lightweight, single-use plastic bags next year. Research by Sustainability Victoria has found around three-quarters of shoppers already carry reusable bags when food shopping. The research found younger shoppers, and those on higher incomes, have been slowest to forsake single-use bags, particularly when buying non-food items.
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire will spend $1.74 million over the next six months preparing the site for the $43.5 million Rosebud Aquatic Centre. The council chose one of six tenders for preliminary works on the Besgrove Street site. Infrastructure project manager Elliott Reid said the work included constructing a 380-space car park, exposed aggregate footpaths, pram ramps, concrete kerb and channel, vegetation removal, line marking, signs, electrical connections, lighting and landscaping. Drainage works include a “water sensitive urban design”. The council has supported a “fasttracked approach” to finish the aquatic centre by September 2020. Public support for the 50-metre pool was shown at a packed council meeting in March when about 150 “enthusiastic but well behaved” supporters packed Rosebud Memorial Hall. Some carried signs urging approval of the 50-metre pool; others wore water polo caps. The mayor Cr Bryan Payne said at the time that the councillors’ backing of the larger pool over a 25-metre lower-cost alternative recommended by
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shire officers was an example of “what local government is all about”. The site preparations will run from October to March. Mr Reid said the work would “ensure that the site is clear for the builder to take possession, ensure public safety and minimise inconvenience to shire customers and staff”. Money for the pool is included in the 2018-19 capital works budget. Stephen Taylor
Wildlife the topic
ROGER Standen will speak about North American wildlife at the next meeting of the Peninsula Field Naturalists Club, 16 High Street, Frankston, 8pm, Wednesday 10 October. All welcome. Details: Judy Smart 0400 910 941.
Red Cross meeting THE next meeting of the Sorrento/ Portsea/Rye Unit of the Red Cros will be at 1.30 pm Thursday 11 October at Sorrento Community Centre, McFarlane Drive, Sorrento. New members are very welcome. Call 0419 101 397.
Community Information Session HMAS Cerberus PFAS Investigation and Management Program The Department of Defence is holding a Community Information Session to provide the local community with the findings of the detailed environmental investigation into perand poly- fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at HMAS Cerberus and nearby areas. Members of the investigation team will be available to discuss the final environmental investigation findings including the outcomes of the Detailed Site Investigation and the PFAS Management Area Plan. Light refreshments will be provided and all are welcome.
Session details Date:
Thursday 11 October 2018
Time:
5:00pm to 8:00pm (visit anytime) Presentation will commence at 6.00pm
Venue:
Crib Point Primary School 70 Milne St, Crib Point, VIC 3919
RSVP:
Email or call the HMAS Cerberus Environmental Investigation team by Tuesday 9 October.
Contact:
Phone: 1800 571 841 Email: HMAS.Cerberus@aurecongroup.com Website: www.defence.gov.au/environment/pfas/Cerberus/
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