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Awards night THE nominees for Kingston’s woman of the year award (left) found out the winner at an event last week. Aviation industry trailblazer Adrianne Fleming (above with mayor Hadi Saab) took out the top prize. See story page 3. Pictures: Supplied
Flood prevention project gets underway Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au FLOODING prevention measures are being installed on Sherwood Avenue in Chelsea. Kingston Council has been investigating ways to prevent flooding in
the area. This month it will begin work on a two-stage drainage improvement project at the nearby Bicentennial Park. In a statement, council said that stage one works will include “construction of a new pumping station and pressurised rising main across Bicentennial Park to connect to the Melbourne Water drain, the installa-
tion of a new meter, and associated electrical work.” State two of the project is expected to begin in the next financial year. Those works will include construction of a flood wall, an embankment, drainage pipes connecting into the new pumping station, and footpaths. Trees will also be planted. Kingston mayor Hadi Saab said
“this important work underlines council’s commitment and vision to alleviate the impacts of flooding in our city.” “Right across the country we have seen the devastating impacts of flooding on people’s homes, businesses and communities,” he said. “Council is working to help prevent this happening here in Kingston and
has invested many millions of dollars in drainage upgrades. You may not be able to see it – but the work is vital to protecting our neighbourhoods. We will keep investing in our critical infrastructure to ensure it is of the highest possible standard and I am looking forward to seeing this valuable project completed.”
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