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Tuesday 2 May 2023
For all advertising and editorial needs, call 03 5974 9000 or email: team@baysidenews.com.au www.baysidenews.com.au AFTER losing their previous clubrooms to fire in November 2021, the Frankston and Peninsula Lapidary Club have a new home. On Sunday 30 April they officially opened their new clubrooms at 97 Robinsons Road, Frankston. The club has teachers in a variety of skills including the process of forming shapes in stones and polishing them to a high polish, and faceting. If you would like to get involved contact the president, Josefin kedstrom on 0420364980 or email frankpengem@ gmail.com Pictured is the club’s vice president, Mick Walsh, using the Faceting Machine. Picture: Gary Sissons
Boulevard plans for Nepean Highway A BOLD vision to transform Frankston’s Nepean Highway into an iconic and vibrant boulevard has been unveiled by Frankston City Council. Mayor Nathan Conroy said the transformation of Nepean Highway has been discussed for many years. “It’s time to get on with the job. Council is focused on delivering the best for residents and visitors with this visionary plan.” Council has developed a Draft Nepean Boulevard Vision to outline the aspiration for this city-shaping project. A Master Plan will guide the prioritisation and development of three sections of Nepean Boulevard covering 3.7kms from Mile Bridge through the Frankston Municipal Activity Centre (FMAC) to Olivers Hill. Mayor Conroy said: “The vision responds to Frankston’s distinctive coastal character that sets it apart from other cities.” He said the Master Plan will be based on rigorous analysis, a connection to country and community and culminate in a compelling plan that will provide a bold strategic direc-
tion for the future development of the Frankston City centre. Mayor Conroy said highlights of the vision include a reimagined Oliver’s Hill lookout in the south, a revitalised city centre and a northern entry and boulevard. “The vision identifies the city centre section of the Nepean Highway as a focal point for Frankston’s revitalisation, transforming a car dominated roadway into a new pedestrian friendly destination and a bustling hub of activity and recreation.” he added. The city centre section will be significantly improved through a rebalancing of the road environment to improve safety and amenity including: n Connecting the missing link in the existing bike lanes to the north and south. n Extended outdoor space for retail and pedestrians. n Enhanced amenity including new public lighting and seating. n Enhanced biodiversity and tree canopy cover. Continued Page 4
Southern gateway: The proposed boulevard development, looking north. Picture: Supplied