The Frankston Marina was put forward by Council for tender last week. This development has divided the city... many people want a Safe Boat Harbour, many don't want our beautiful Frankston Beach ruined by a massive development... Some wonder if, in our current economic climate, a hotel complex or apartments could prove to be environmentally or economically sustainable?
There are many questions coming from the community and these need to be heard and answered by those who are putting themselves up to represent the Frankston community.
It is clearly a contentious issue that needs to be explored further.
Personally, I do not believe in a Marina development. I think an environmentally sound Safe Boat Harbour would be a good step forward for the community. It would be an excellent upgrade from the current facilities for boat users near Oliver's Hill.
Instead of building new developments, why can't we fill all of the vacant places in the Frankston CBD? Fill the empty and unused shops (such as Dimmeys and Spotlight) before looking to develop elsewhere. Especially on beautiful Oliver's Hill. That view is truly the best in Melbourne. It cannot and must not be spoiled.
Les Mallett (my fellow Greens candidate who is running in Frankston's North-West Ward) and I (South-West Ward candidate) will be appearing at Frankston railway station and Shannon Mall (near the entrance to Bayside Shopping Centre) at different times between 11 and 14th November. More details to come...
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment