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Published on 03 July 2020
Mornington Peninsula Mayor Sam Hearn has welcomed the announcement of compensation for local tourism accommodation operators who’ve suffered cancellations due to the lockdown of metropolitan COVID hotspots.
Work has started on a feasibility study investigating the potential for the Peninsula’s hinterland region to be connected to a permanent supply of high-quality alternative water.
Published on 02 July 2020
The Peninsula’s beloved Briars is one of the largest environmental assets of Mornington Peninsula Shire.
Rosebud will be receiving 40km/h speed limits across 24 residential streets as part of Mornington Peninsula Shire’s efforts to improve road and pedestrian safety.
At its Council Meeting on Tuesday 23 June 2020, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council made the decision to re-advertise its Proposed Budget 2020/21 which will now be on public exhibition until 5pm Thursday 30 July 2020.
Mornington Peninsula Shire is urging all residents to have their say on a proposal for a new gas facility and underground pipeline at Crib Point. The Crib Point Gas Import Jetty and Pipeline Project is proposed by AGL and APA Group to increase the supply of natural gas to south-eastern Australia.
Published on 01 July 2020
Mornington Peninsula Shire is collaborating with Australian Energy Foundation to deliver a range of community information services about how to create an environmentally friendly, energy efficient home and reduce your energy costs.
You’re invited to view and provide feedback on the draft Emil Madsen Reserve Master Plan.
Published on 30 June 2020
Local sport and recreation is a fundamental part of the Mornington Peninsula lifestyle and that’s why the Shire is excited to launch a new website connecting the community to more activities, more often.
Published on 26 June 2020
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council has been working directly with the Victorian Government with the aim to develop a long-term solution for the return of the iconic Portsea Public Beach.
Published on 25 June 2020
For many years there has been uncertainty and confusion around some aspects of the operation of the Tyabb airfield.
The Mornington Peninsula has unacceptably high levels of road trauma.In the past decade alone, 69 people were killed and over 1500 seriously injured on roads within the Mornington Peninsula Shire.