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Initiatives and Current Issues

The Shire has a number of ongoing initiatives. Click on a listing below to learn more.

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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

A detailed business case has been prepared for the Rosebud Aquatic Centre. The business case explores opportunities to reduce annual operating costs of the facility by inclusion of a gymnasium or other high yielding program spaces, opportunities for renewable energy and details Council’s preliminary project funding options.

Council partners for sport & leisure delivery

Mornington Peninsula Shire has partnered with Belgravia Leisure for the management and operation of Pelican Park Recreation Centre, Civic Reserve Recreation Centre, Somerville Health & Fitness Studio, Crib Point Pool, Western Port Gymnastics at Hastings Hub and All Access outreach programs from October 29, 2017.

Our Waste Future

The Mornington Peninsula Shire is committed to best practice waste management and moving towards a zero waste peninsula.

COP23 Climate Change Conference

COP23 is the informal name for the 23rd Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). It will be held in Bonn, Germany from 6 to 17 November, 2017. It is where the nations of the world will meet to advance the aims and ambitions of the Paris Agreement and achieve progress on its implementation guidelines.

Working to Prevent Family Violence in Our Community

There were 1,311 family violence incidents reported by Victoria Police on the Mornington Peninsula Shire between 2015-16, learn more about what we are doing to address family violence in our community.

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.

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Rosebud Office
90 Besgrove Street, 3939 (Mel ref: 170 A4)

Mornington Office
2 Queen Street, 3931 (Mel ref: 104 D10)

Hastings Office
21 Marine Parade, 3915 (Mel ref: 154 K11)

Somerville Office
1085 Frankston-Flinders Road, within Somerville Library, 3912

Please be aware that CCTV cameras are in operation at a number of Shire buildings, including municipal offices, recreation centres and youth centres.

Mornington Peninsula Shire acknowledges and pays respect to the Boon Wurrung / Bunurong people, the traditional custodians of these lands and waters.

Initiatives and Current Issues

Stony Point to Cowes Car Ferry

Rosebud Aquatic Centre

Council partners for sport & leisure delivery

Our Waste Future

COP23 Climate Change Conference

Working to Prevent Family Violence in Our Community

Accessible Peninsula

Road Safety

Electrification of rail to Hastings

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