HASTINGS foreshore reserve is recognised as one of the town’s main activity centres, but was recently also the centre of criticisms aimed at Mornington Peninsula Shire.
Heavy rainfall followed by bouts of warm weather had created ideal conditions for the grass to grow. And the foreshore reserve was just one of many sites needing a trim throughout the shire.
Last week a small army of machines and workers descended on the reserve, cutting and clearing the grass. While the clouds of dust would have played havoc with anyone with a respiratory problem, the reserve was soon appreciably reclaimed by walkers, joggers and dog walkers.
First published in the Western Port News – 18 January 2023
