Frankston Council calls for state election wishlist support
FRANKSTON Council is urging residents to back its ambitious state election advocacy campaign.
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FRANKSTON — the future is looking bright.
The council has announced its state election wishlist of projects with the Baxter rail plan agonisingly close to being backed by all levels of government.
The Federal Coalition has committed $225 million to the Baxter rail project with the state Coalition pledging — if elected at November’s state election — to match that amount.
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Mayor Colin Hampton said State and Federal Government support was vital to get all the projects off the ground.
“We need the community to show politicians that these projects matter to residents and families in our community and that we won’t wait any longer for the essential funding we need,” he said.
“These projects will offer even more reasons to live, work, study, invest and enjoy time in Frankston City.”
Key projects include:
n Electrifying and duplicating the train line to Baxter;
n A new gymnastics and tennis centre at Centenary Park, Langwarrin;
n The transformation of Jubilee Park indoor stadium into a regional multi-sport facility;
n A safe boat refuge and new building for Frankston Coast Guard at the base of Olivers Hill.
Frankston Coast Guard commander Les Ingram said a new building would ultimately lead to improved marine safety.
“It will give us the ability to educate not only our members, but also members of the public in marine safety and knowledge it will also mean a reduction in our response times to emergency situations,” he said.
On the Jubilee Park project, Cr Hampton said with over 4000 members and growing, the Frankston District Netball Association (FDNA) was one of the largest sports associations in our region.
FDNA vice president Shane Matthews said: “With an expansion to our existing facility, we will be able to grow our membership and foster development within our club, particularly for women in sport.”
Bayside Gymnastics Club president Joyce Stocker said the Centenary Park project was an excellent one that would see tennis and gymnastics working side-by-side.
To get involved with the council’s advocacy campaign, click here