Stony Point to Cowes Car Ferry Bass Coast Shire, Mornington Peninsula Shire and the Victorian Government are preparing a business case to determine the cost, requirements and viability of a vehicle and passenger ferry service between Stony Point, French Island (Passengers only) and Phillip Island.
Rosebud Aquatic Centre Mornington Peninsula Shire Council has given the green light for construction of the highly anticipated Rosebud Aquatic Centre to begin with works due to start in August 2019. View the detailed design plans and learn more about the project.
Our Waste Future The Mornington Peninsula Shire is committed to best practice waste management and moving towards a zero waste peninsula.
Accessible Peninsula The Shire is working to improve disability access and access for the aged in homes, community places and infrastructure on the Mornington Peninsula.
Road Safety The Shire is committed to improving road safety outcomes for all road users and has commenced many road safety initiatives since becoming a Towards Zero municipality in 2016. In collaboration with TAC, VicRoads and Victoria Police, programs are being developed that demonstrate the safe system principles in a coordinated effort to reduce road related serious injuries and fatalities.
Electrification of rail to Hastings Council acknowledges the $225 million funding commitment to extending the electric rail service from Frankston to Baxter, but calls on the Commonwealth Government and the Victorian Government to investigate expanding the scope of the upgrade to Hastings as part of the project.
Hillview Quarries Environment Effect Statement In July 2018 the Minister for Planning approved an Environmental Effects Statement (EES) process for the Hillview Quarries in Dromana. Learn more about the EES process and next steps.
Better Buses for the Mornington Peninsula Mornington Peninsula Shire continues to push for improved public transport for its residents, businesses and visitors. The Shire, alongside its community, needs to voice current challenges being experienced by public transport users to the state government.
Towards carbon neutral: learnings from near and far Over the past year, Mornington Peninsula Shire Councillor Simon Brooks has undertaken a series of study tours, workshops, forums and investigations into climate and sustainability initiatives and technologies within Australia and abroad.