It is an exciting time for Keysborough South. We have things coming to fruition, and new things afoot.
We now have two fantastic toilet facilities in Westwood and Pencil Parks, which means visitors can stay longer. Their locations now allow clear sight lines for parents when children are using them.
I want to thank the residents who have worked so diligently in helping Council and the EPA to track the chronic smells in Keysborough South. The EPA will be setting up a community engagement group to continue to track and monitor smells and air quality. You can stay informed through my Facebook page.
The new dog park in Villiers Road has had plantings and paths completed. The 90 trees planted last year are flourishing and will provide protection from the summer heat. It is quite dark in the park on winter evenings, so we hope the soon-to-be installed lighting in the adjacent park will improve this. If not, we will look at solar lighting options.
We have new lighting in Chapel Road that has improved the section from the Dandenong Bypass to Westwood Boulevard. In addition, the new bus route through Keysborough South is being well utilised. We will continue to push the State Government for bus shelters and half hourly buses, particularly as traffic issues become more acute.
The Keysborough Hub went out to tender in June, so hopefully we see the commencement of building soon.
It was fantastic to be invited to the Mother’s Day event at Keysborough Gardens Primary School. Congratulations to Principal Sherri Jenkins and her team, and the fantastic parent group that organised this great event. We are about to install flashing traffic limits on Chapel Road to slow the increasing volume of traffic near the school.
Great to see some people attend the recent community Victoria Police forum. It was great to hear of the many ways Police are reaching out to build stronger connections that will keep the ward safer.
I am always contactable via phone on 0435 107 584, Facebook at facebook.com/ RhondaGarad4Keysborough SouthWard or via email at rhonda.garad@cgd.vic.gov.au