Welcome to this Winter edition of the Beaconsfield Banner. The Banner is available on our BPA website www. beaconsfield.org.au and printed copies are available in the town at businesses including the Beaconsfield Post Office and Beaconsfield Pharmacy.
The most significant local issue we are dealing with is the Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP) and, in particular, the Level Crossing at Station Street, Beaconsfield. Work on the Project continues at a fast rate and, at times, works are happening 24/7. In particular, works have continued on the Road Bridge Overpass which will significantly change the landscape. To enable the build of the Road Bridge there will be part temporary closures of Kenilworth Avenue and Soldiers Road during May and early June. There will be some day and night work to build structures for the new Road Bridge. Large bridge beams will be delivered to the site overnight. There will be increased construction activity, noise and vibration. There will be detours and reduced speed limits and there will be lighting at night. There will be train disruptions from 10pm Friday 17 May to Sunday 2 June. There will be temporary closures and changes to some bus stops. The pedestrian footpath along Kenilworth Ave. will be temporarily closed and replaced by a shuttle bus. No doubt these works will create a great deal of inconvenience for the community using these routes and, in particular, noises 24/7 for local residents.
The Beaconsfield Anzac Memorial Service was held on Sunday 21 April at the War Memorial site at Bonette Reserve. Approximately 150 people attended in fine weather to remember service men and women who served in wars and conflicts and, in particular, those from Beaconsfield. There was a march along Woods Street prior to the Memorial Service. The Memorial Service included the Memorial address for Lieutenant Edgar Marsden, the reading of the Beaconsfield Soldiers’ names and the Ode to the Fallen by Eric Chaplin OAM Upper Beaconsfield RSL President, the Last Post, one minute’s silence and the Rouse and laying of the Wreaths. Thanks to the many people involved in the service.
Cardinia Shire Council has upgraded Bonette Reserve with new paving, gardens, landscaping, underground power, new flag poles and parking and footpath upgrades. Seating and signage will be installed soon. These works have greatly enhanced this Reserve for the use and enjoyment of the community. Thanks to Cardinia Shire Council for undertaking this project.
There is a lot of activity near Beaconsfield Emerald Road in the Berwick Views estate to replace sections of the boardwalk. The affected sections of the timber boardwalk will be replaced with different timber materials to improve the use of the wetlands area.
Our Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month except January and December and start at 7.30pm . Thanks to the Beaconsfield Neighbourhood Centre for their assistance in allowing us to use this venue. All local residents, business owners and others keen to be kept informed on matters predominately related to Beaconsfield are welcome to attend the meetings.
Graeme Taylor
President
Beaconsfield Progress Assoc. Inc.
