Manned by dedicated volunteers, a delightful maritime history centre can be found currently located in the old BP Administration Building (with Heritage Overlay) at 220 The Esplanade, Crib Point. The Victorian Maritime Centre showcases Australian Merchant Navy, Royal Australian Navy and Women’s Royal Australian Naval Service (WRANS) stories. The Victorian Maritime Centre is open on Saturday …
We all love a plant that we can’t kill easily and a plant that flowers without much water is even better. But before long, these plants can become a problem and often times fall into the weed category. Agapanthus is one such plant. Once it has flowered, each individual flower eventually releases a seed which …
Two members of the Mornington Peninsula Koala Conservation Society met with committee members to present its goals to create habitat for koalas in our special part of the world. Belinda and Dirk are among a group of volunteers who are aiming to expand the koala friendly tree canopy between Cerberus and Red Hill South. Currently, …
Despite plans of our local community groups heading into summer, Omicron interrupted the events we would normally enjoy during the holidays were cancelled. The Sand Modelling Competition and Sausage Sizzle were among these, so I don’t have the usual content to offer the Summer Edition of Merricks Matters. The Fireguard training days were postponed again, …
Dogs have always been a big part of the fabric of Merricks Beach. As more dog owners head to our beach, it is important to lead by example and remember the rules that apply during daylight saving hours: Dogs are not permitted on the beach between 9am and 7pm Leashed dogs may be exercised on …
For many years up until 2008, the MBRA was responsible for all aspects of roads and drains maintenance in Merricks Beach. This involved engaging a contractor to grade the roads twice a year. The Association would also run regular working bees to fill potholes. A few willing souls wielding shovels would fill a trailer from the …
On the 21st October, a supply utility United Energy (UE) transformer failed in the area which resulted in power failing throughout Merricks Beach and Balnarring Beach affecting 860 users. After power supply was re-instated, UE sent out an SMS advising: If your power is still out and you’ve checked your switchboard, let us know on …
As all Merricks Beach residents would likely be aware, the residents’ association has been embarked upon a project to renovate our village tennis courts with the goal to make them safe and ensure they remain a valued community asset into the future. The next and final stage of this project is to extend the concrete apron to the fence lines and resurface the courts with Modgrass. As …
Without question, the issue most regularly raised with (and by) the MBRA is the speed at which some drivers travel within our village. The volume and speed of vehicles going from Balnarring Beach to Frankston-Flinders Road via Bayview and Palmers Hill Roads has many residents concerned about safety, as these narrow roads are not suitable for …
As Merricks Beach residents will be all too well aware, traffic volumes and speed at and near the Merricks Beach Road intersection pose a continuous danger. Whilst, in response to representations by the MBRA, the shire council has agreed with our concerns, it is powerless to take either of the simple steps we have advocated: …
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