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Two new infrastructure reports back action on Frankston rail extension
TWO new transport infrastructure reports strongly back the proposed Frankston train line extension. Rail Futures Institute’s blueprint for the next 30 years of rail development in Melbourne calls for the extension to be built by 2026, while a Prosper Australia–Chris Hale Infra Strategy report says nine urgently needed rail projects including the Frankston to Baxter […]
Committee submission to Infrastructure Australia’s 2020 priority list
The Committee for Greater Frankston has made a formal submission to Infrastructure Australia ahead of its 2020 infrastructure priority list on the lack of public transport across the Greater Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula region. Outlining the proposal for the Frankston rail extension- our region most important infrastructure project- and how it will benefit the […]
Communication is key for new Frankston CEO, Phil Cantillon.
Communication is key for new CEOSeptember 30, 2019 Bayside News PHIL Cantillon has been officially appointed as Frankston Council CEO. Mr Cantillon had been the CEO in an interim capacity, and has been at council since October 2017. Mr Cantillon said “Frankston City has such a vibrant and diverse community whose needs and expectations vary […]
Cool companies in Carrum Downs
Last issue we told the story of Carrum Downs Industrial Estate, which has been transformed from paddocks to an innovative industrial precinct in just over 30 years. Over 8600 people are employed in the zone, which generates $3.65 billion a year in gross regional product. Here’s a selection of some innovative businesses in the estate. […]
Car parking letter to editor
Letter to editor: Time for CBD parking vision16 September 2019 THE state government and Frankston Council removing boat ramp fees for boaties using trailers is a welcome boost for tourism and amateur fishing. The change, which will save Frankston boaties up to $15 a day in parking and launching fees at Kananook Creek and Olivers […]
Rail extension study release imminent.
Frankston rail extensionThe Committee for Greater Frankston has been working behind the scene for the public release of the Frankston rail extension’s preliminary business case. This week both Minister Tudge’s and Minister Allan’s departments confirmed that the Victorian government will sign-over the federally-funded report to commonwealth government in the coming weeks. This is a necessary […]
MP calls on community to help forge Frankston’s new identity
NEW federal MP Peta Murphy says her role is to bring together a wide range of people to make Greater Frankston a creative, collaborative and empathetic place. Speaking at a community breakfast last Wednesday, organised by the Committee for Greater Frankston, Ms Murphy said state and federal infrastructure funding for health (the proposed National Centre […]
Carrum Downs: empty paddocks to economic engine room
From empty paddocks to economic engine roomMike Hast, Mornington Peninsula Magazine, August 2019, pg 10 Carrum Downs Industrial Estate is now regarded by many experts as one of Victoria’s most successful and prestigious technology precincts. You see its modern factories when you drive south along Peninsula Link, the Tempur mattress factory one of the more […]