Free Friday coffee buzz in Bayside

Vic Department of Transport

While our crews were busy pouring concrete last week as part of works to remove 5 dangerous and congested level crossings and build 3 new stations at Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach, local baristas were on the go pouring up to 600 free coffees – on us!

A total of 6 cafes participated in the coffee giveaway to celebrate the progress we have made – including the end of major trenching works and the opening of four new roads along the Frankston line corridor – and to thank residents and traders for their patience during our ongoing major works blitz.

With the level crossings to be removed, trains due to be running again between Mordialloc, Frankston and Stony Point, and the 3 new stations open on Monday 22 November, there is still time for residents to take part in our Go Local campaign to support local traders.

Residents can identify local traders to support by browsing the Go Local trader directory or by scanning the Go Local QR code on their smartphone.

Also, our fortnightly Go Local Friday Frenzy competition has been extended to Saturday 27 November and shoppers have the chance to win prizes including $100 vouchers to spend at participating traders and there is no limit to how many times people can enter the prize draw.

When visiting local traders, residents are reminded to follow all COVID-19 related requirements including social distancing and check-in using the Service Victoria app.

The Victorian Government is investing more than $3 billion in the Frankston line to remove 20 level crossings and build 13 new stations by 2025, with a total of 85 dangerous and congested level crossings being removed across Melbourne by 2025.

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