Nepean Boulevard Precinct Revitalisation

A range of initiatives to enhance local infrastructure and liveability in Frankston’s growing city centre have been identified through the development of the Nepean Boulevard Master Plan, including the following:

• Kananook Creek park and gateway site
• Comfort Station activation
• central median greening landscaping improvements
• Overton Road signalised crossing and intersection
• waterfront Shared User Path connection
• southern path connection and median planting.

Council is seeking Federal and State Government funding contributions of $10 million or more each towards a combined $20 million package of signature projects.

“The benefits would be significant. Driving economic growth, encouraging opportunities for diverse private sector investment, stimulating job creation, and growing a skilled local workforce. It will showcase Frankston as a destination, not just a gateway.”

JOSH SINCLAIR, CEO OF COMMITTEE FOR FRANKSTON AND MORNINGTON PENINSULA

Bruce Park Pavilion Redevelopment

The sporting pavilion at Bruce Park Reserve needs an uplift to accommodate growing participation, especially for young girls and women taking up tennis, football and cricket in increasing numbers. The current pavilion lacks female-friendly change rooms and other safe and fit for purpose facilities for women and girls.

The proposed project includes:

• demolition of existing pavilion and construction of an all new twostorey facility
• inclusion of dedicated female friendly change rooms and associated facilities
• inclusion of accessible public toilets
• a larger community social room and meeting room.

To deliver this, Council is seeking a three-way funding split (Federal, State and Local Governments) of $3.33 million each towards the $10 million projects.

“The facility is over 60 years old. It has asbestos in it, it’s falling apart. We try to refurbish as best we can, but we’re limited in our resources. [Our club] it’s not set up for wheelchair access. A new facility would enable people with disabilities come and play on our courts. But at the moment there are trip hazards around the court, we couldn’t facilitate that at all.”

ROSS MCVEA, TENNIS CLUB PRESIDENT

Support for Vulnerable Community Members

Council has identified two initiatives aimed at supporting our community, and is seeking:

• ongoing federal funding of an additional $500,000 per annum (increased by CPI each year) for emergency relief providers like Community Support Frankston to address the needs of vulnerable residents
• federal funding of $1.05 million per annum over three years (2026–2028) to provide two mental health and social support practitioners under the Community Connectors initiative.

“The demand here has absolutely sky rocketed. Since the 2018–2019 financial year, we’ve had a 120 per cent increase in clients that need our services. It’s lot more than just food…it’s bills, it’s people’s registrations, it’s essential medical costs, educational expenses. We really need these decision makers to really think about what’s happening on the front line and what needs to be done to support emergency relief.”

COMMUNITY SUPPORT FRANKSTON

Enhancing Connected Neighbourhoods

Council is seeking federal funding towards an $11.7 million package of active transport initiatives that strengthen connections within Frankston and to its neighbouring municipalities, including walking and cycling pathways that integrate key suburbs with Frankston’s city centre.

Active transport Shared User Path projects included in this package are:

• Robinsons Road from Baxter Trail to Peninsula Link Trail
• Frankston-Dandenong Road from Boundary Road to Thompsons Road
• Baxter-Tooradin Road from Baxter Park Reserve to Peninsula Link Trail
• Eel Race Road from Station Street to Patterson River Secondary College
• Fletcher Road from Beach Street to Baxter Trail.

“Unlock the industrial estates for pedestrians and cyclists by creating connections and shorten movement for alternative transport (city wide)”

LOCAL RESIDENT

Frankston Business Collective works to foster success and innovation for businesses of all sizes across our municipality. Right now, they're excited about the potential of Nepean Highway and what a revitalisation could mean for local business owners.

They say: “Local businesses, residents, and the environment stand to gain tremendously from this transformation. An upgraded Nepean Boulevard could stimulate economic growth through increased retail and hospitality demand, boost housing development, and provide a revitalised social space for residents and tourists alike.”

Your support can make a difference!

By signing this petition, you are sending a strong message to decision-makers that Frankston deserves this investment. Together, we can transform Nepean Highway into a world-class boulevard that supports businesses, enhances public spaces, and creates a more vibrant and connected community.

Kinder and family services under one roof in Frankston South 

Frankston Mayor Cr Kris Bolam JP and State Member for Frankston Paul Edbrooke MP, joined local families, centre staff and Council staff recently, to celebrate the opening of another new kindergarten for the Frankston City Community.  The new Baden Powell Kindergarten in Frankston South, part of the Victorian Government’s $14 billion Best Start, Best Life reforms, has just welcomed its first three- and four-year-old kindergartners.

The upgraded Baden Powell Kindergarten now includes:  

• Three kindergarten rooms (previously one) 

• Increased approved places (previously 28 now 99) 

• Beautifully designed and updated outdoor play space 

• Allied health consultation room/family support space under the same roof  

• Additional room with outdoor space for community use 

• Improved parking  

This is the second facility completed in the past 12 months as part of Council’s Building Blocks Partnership Agreement, providing funding from the Victorian Government of up to $15.45 million to support three projects that provide up to 371 kindergarten places in Frankston City.  

Two other expansions are currently underway – Seaford Child, Youth and Family Centre, and Langwarrin Community Centre and Early Years Project – and are due to open in February 2026.  

Water, water, everywhere...

When the Ancient Mariner spoke these words, he might as well have been describing the Monterey Recycled Water Scheme! This $4 million project, which began early works in late January, is set to bring recycled water to Frankston City’s popular sporting venues—Pat Rollo Reserve, Monterey Sporting Fields, Eric Bell Reserve, and the National Golf Club - Long Island. The initiative will help deliver a climate resilient water source while helping to conserve precious drinking water. 

The project involves constructing a 2.3 km pipeline to supply Class A recycled water to these sites later this year. The pipeline will stretch from the Ballarto Road end of the Pines Flora and Fauna Reserve to Eric Bell Reserve, with water sourced from Melbourne Water’s Eastern Treatment Plant. 

After two years of planning and extensive stakeholder consultation, the project is ready to roll out. It’s being delivered and part funded by South East Water, with additional funding from the Victorian Government, Frankston City Council, and the National Golf Club.  

Check out our newest athletics facility upgrade at Ballam Park!

The redeveloped athletics pavilion located in the heart of the regional favourite Ballam Park was officially opened by Frankston City Mayor Cr Kris Bolam JP and Councillors, State Member for Frankston Paul Edbrooke MP and facility users. Hundreds of athletes of all ages – including Olympic hopefuls and world-class coaches – use the Ballam Park Athletics track each week and they – along with visiting athletes, officials and community members can now also enjoy: 

• Two fit-for-purpose change rooms and amenities 

• Accessible public toilet 

• Storage and first aid rooms 

• Bigger social and gym areas 

• More meeting /officials' rooms 

• External undercover viewing area.

Not long ago we also upgraded the track to comply with World Athletics Standards, which made hosting events for senior athletes again possible. The $3.8 million Ballam Park Athletics Redevelopment was jointly funded by Council and the Victorian Government. 

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Imagine a city where everyone has a safe, secure and affordable home

As our population grows, so too does our need for affordable housing — it’s estimated that Frankston City will need over 8,000 more affordable homes by 2036.  

Availability and affordability of housing is currently a challenge for many due to a range of cost-of-living and market pressures. Council is dedicated to ensuring a secure housing future for all and the Draft Affordable Housing Policy has been created to guide that work.  

The draft policy outlines three roles Council might take — as a supply enabler, advocate and partner — and will inform all future affordable housing planning and decision-making.  

Have your say on the Draft Affordable Housing Policy and the future of affordable housing in our City by visiting our Engage Frankston portal. Engagement closes soon! - Sunday 23 March.

$1.8M funding for shared path

Students at two schools in Frankston South will soon be able to get to and from school more safely following the announcement that a proposed shared user path (SUP) on Towerhill Road will receive funding from the Federal Government. 

The project, put forward by Council under its Bike Riding Strategy 2024–2039, will upgrade approximately 1km of existing footpath between Overport Road and Frankston Flinders Road, a stretch that includes Frankston High School, Overport Primary School, Frankston South Community and Recreation Centre, and several sports clubs and community facilities. 

New Hall Road crossing

A pedestrian crossing controlled by traffic lights is being constructed on Hall Road, Carrum Downs, to make it safer and easier for pedestrians to cross the busy road. 

Major construction works are expected to start from mid-March until mid-2025 and will include some traffic disruptions. School crossing works will be undertaken during the April school holidays to minimise impacts.

This is a Victorian Government project, and any questions can be directed to: DOTroadprojects@transport.vic.gov.au 

Australian Sand Sculpting Championships 

5–27 April, 10am–5pm, Frankston Waterfront

You heard right, Sand Sculpting is returning to home to Frankston’s Waterfront from 5-27 April with the Australian Sand Sculpting Championships – Villains of Storytime. Watch as 300 tonnes of sand transform into jaw-dropping, larger-than-life masterpieces of your favourite literary and film villains in the quest to be titled the 'Australian Champion'. This family-friendly event will feature life-sized sculptures of iconic literary villains, along with workshops, interactive photos, sand art and bottles, sand mini golf, speed carving demos, and the Sandsational Easter Egg Hunt (Easter weekend).

This unique event is sure to surprise and captivate art and culture enthusiasts. Use code SANDSBACK for 10% of tickets – valid until 4 April.

Pet registration renewals 

Frankston cat and dog owners, look out for pet registration renewal notices which will be arriving in mailboxes this month.

Your pet registration must be renewed each year by 10 April. Registering your pet is the best way to be quickly reunited with your furry friend if they escape or are found wandering outside of your property. Your pet registration also helps to fund 35 dog free roam areas, dog water fountains and litter bins in parks, programs to support responsible pet ownership and helps us to respond to animal related issues such as dog attacks.

A portion of the fee also goes towards the Victorian State Government to provide responsible pet ownership programs for schools and the community. 

All cats and dogs over the aged of three months that reside within the Frankston City municipality, must be desexed, microchipped and registered with Frankston City Council. Remember, your pet must wear their green registration tag when outside of your property. If you have misplaced your pet’s registration tag, you can contact Council for a free replacement. 

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Connecting with Community Care

The Australian Government’s Aged Care Reforms are set to come into effect this year and they will change how we deliver our Community Care services. To prepare, we’re undertaking a comprehensive review of our current services – including those provided under the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) and Home and Community Care Program for Younger People (HACC-PYP) - and we want to hear from you! 

Help us plan for a future where everyone can connect with the care they need. 

Have your say on living well and ageing strong in Frankston City. Engagement closes Sunday 6 April.

Shape the future of youth services in Frankston City

Are you a young person aged 12-24 with ideas about how to make youth services even better? Frankston Youth Services wants to hear from you!

Join our Youth Advisory Group (NexGen) and have your say on future holiday programs. NexGen brings young people together to share their experiences and work with us to design solutions that meet the needs of young people in the Frankston area. As a NexGen member, you'll provide valuable insights that will directly help us improve our services, including programs like the Autumn Activities Program.

If this sounds like something you or someone you know would be interested in, follow the link below to join our volunteer NexGen Advisory Group NOW… It only takes 5 minutes!

Action Sweetwater Creek a finalist in Volunteering Victoria Awards

Congratulations to Action Sweetwater Creek who were a finalist in the grassroots volunteering category at the Volunteering Victoria Awards last month, and the only environmental group represented across the State.  Nominated for their commitment, impact, and importance as a grassroot organisation in Frankston City, this community led organisation has supported the restoration of the creek and natural environment for the past 50 years. This award was open to organisations that are entirely volunteer led and operated, with a turnover of less than $50,000 a year. Membership to Action Sweetwater Creek is open to anyone interested in the preservation of indigenous nature reserves. 

The city’s colourful transformation continues

Frankston Street Art Festival is happening now! Continuing our city’s colourful transformation, nine internationally renowned artists are creating unique artworks on buildings and laneways across the city centre. This is the time to grab yourself a FREE spot on one of the city’s award-winning Street Art Walking Tours to explore the new and existing artworks, learn about each piece and see and meet the artists in action. From 4.30pm on Saturday 22 March, head to White Street Mall for the festival’s finale, the Block Party. Local DJ’s, food trucks and chilled vibes are on the menu as we celebrate Frankston’s newest urban artworks.

Head to the Street Art Festival website for all the details and to book your spot on a guided tour while they are free.

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Play space and pump track at Banyan Reserve 

We're proposing an upgrade to Banyan Reserve, featuring a new play space and pump track to better serve the growing recreational needs of young families in Carrum Downs and Skye.  

But we need your feedback to help us shape the concept designs. We want to ensure they meet the needs of our community, both now and in the future. 

Join us at Banyan Reserve today, Tuesday 18 March from 3pm–6pm, to share your thoughts with us. And while you're there, enjoy an ice cream — on us!  

We’ll also be able to chat with you about some other Council engagement projects in the pipeline. 

Can't make it? No worries! You can still provide feedback online by 11:59 pm, 13 April via the Engage Frankston website, see link below 

Your input is crucial to our application for $1.5 million in funding from the Victorian Government to make this upgrade a reality. 

Government support for oval upgrade 

Council has received $250,000 from the Victorian Government to support delivery of a $1.35 million upgrade to the Ballam Park East Oval. The upgrade will improve the oval drainage and surface - particularly during wet weather - making it safer and more stable for users. This is fantastic news for the Karingal Football and Netball Club, and the Long Island Cricket Club, who call the oval home. 

The upgrade will complement the onsite $2.8 million pavilion and netball court upgrade, which was completed in 2018 with a $300,000 grant from the Australian Government.  

Frankston City Indigenous Nursery Open Day

Saturday 5 April,  9am–1pm Frankston Indigenous Nursery: 7 McMannis Way (off McCulloch Avenue) Seaford

Join the celebrations at the Frankston City Indigenous Nursery’s annual Open Day — just in time for the 2025 planting season! The nursery will be fully stocked with a fantastic range of indigenous and native plants, ready to find new homes. Come and see guest speaker Philip Johnson, a well-known landscape architect who champions sustainable design, using native plants in the landscape for biodiversity, and water management.

Enjoy a fun-filled day with plant sales and giveaways, nursery and propagation tours, and a classic sausage sizzle. Chat with local environmental groups, wildlife carers, and educators who will share insights on Frankston’s natural reserves, local wildlife and volunteer opportunities. Learn about plant selection and how to grow strong, healthy trees with guidance from Council’s arborist. 

Celebrate Cultural Diversity / Harmony Week with us and enjoy a multi-cultural dance event!

Saturday 22 March, 10am–11.30am, Frankston Library Forecourt, no booking required

The CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) Network and Frankston City Libraries invites you to join us in celebrating Cultural Diversity / Harmony Week in the Frankston Library forecourt.

Featuring Frankston Malayalee Indian Dance group, Filipino Senior Citizens Dance group, Frankston Chinese Senior Citizens, T'HONI Kapa Haka performance, and more! If you like, wear your own Cultural Costume to share your culture with others, and there might be a chance to learn a new dance too.

Frankston City is home to people born in more than 100 different countries and over 80 different languages are spoken in our municipality. Cultural Diversity is an important part of Frankston City’s story and our shared future.

Business as usual at Langwarrin Community Centre 

While we’re busy building something bigger and better at Langwarrin Community Centre, it’s still full steam ahead with all our regular services and activities!  The centre is being upgraded and expanding to bring a kindergarten, maternal and child health and even more family services under one roof by early 2026, but don’t worry—everything you love is still here and running smoothly. 

Since opening our doors in 1993, the centre has been a buzzing hub for the community. Whether you’re looking for a bit of relaxation with Reiki, want to get the kids moving in Kung Fu, or need to brush up on your computer skills, they’ve got something for everyone. And if you're feeling creative, they’ve got fun craft sessions ready to spark your imagination! 

The centre is also dedicated to supporting Langwarrin’s busy families. Its childcare service is in full swing, offering care for children from six weeks to school age, every weekday from 9am to 3pm. Whether you need care for just one day a week or several, the centre’s  flexible program has you covered for up to 50 weeks a year. With qualified educators and a government-regulated setup, your little ones are in safe, caring hands. 

Ready to book a spot? Call 9789 7653! 

Easy to access resources for our city's most vulnerable

To make it easier for community members to find and access available support services, Frankston City Council has developed and launched a brand-new webpage titled ‘Local support for vulnerable residents.’ The primary aim of the webpage is to aid those who are experiencing, or are at risk of experiencing homelessness, hardship, and family violence.  Pictured: Community Support Frankston

New suburb signs welcome locals and visitors 

Have you seen the new gateway and suburb signs around Frankston City? As part of our Wayfinding Strategy, these signs enhance local identity and navigation. Inspired by Frankston's natural beauty, the designs incorporate calming colors like blue and charcoal, reflecting our bushland, foreshore, and urban areas. 

The signs feature the word "Wominjeka" (welcome) in First Nation’s language, symbolising a warm invitation, along with "Vanna Worther" (farewell from) to reflect our spirit of hospitality. 

These unique signs mark key suburbs like Frankston, Karingal, and Seaford, improving connections and enhancing the community experience. More signs will be unveiled throughout the year as part of our ongoing beautification efforts, alongside projects like Nepean Boulevard improvements and seasonal tree planting. 

These initiatives ensure Frankston City remains a thriving, welcoming place for all. 

Go into the draw to WIN a night of comedy!

Do you like to laugh? Do you also like to have your say on projects and decisions happening in the local area? Then this competition is for you! 

Engage Frankston is holding a competition in the month of March, where active members will be entered into the draw to win tickets to one-of-four upcoming comedy shows at Frankston Arts Centre. 

Shows include Jimeoin, Ross Noble, The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow and A Big Night of Comedy (which contains a top-secret headliner!). 

Entering is as easy as signing up to Engage Frankston as a new member or logging in as an existing member before 11.59pm, Monday 31 March. 

And while you’re logged in, why not check out the projects we’re currently engaging on, and update your profile to ensure you hear about projects that interest you? Every piece of feedback helps to shape the future of our City.

April school holiday adventures for the whole family

Looking for ways to get the whole family moving and active these April school holidays? Frankston has plenty of action-packed activities to keep kids, and the big kids at heart, active and entertained. One must-visit destination is PARC’s Splash Island, a giant floating inflatable obstacle course! This exciting water adventure is the ultimate test of agility and balance. Bookings are $6.50 per person (in addition to pool entry) and open 3 days prior to each session. Check the website for days and times.

For those who prefer wheels over water, head to Frankston Skate Park for FREE skateboarding clinics, running daily throughout the April school holidays. Whether you or your children are just starting out or looking to sharpen your skills, these sessions are a great way to and be outside together. Check the website for days and times.

From swimming to skating, there’s no shortage of ways to stay active in Frankston this April, so grab the family and make these school holidays full of fun and movement!

Builders & Trades Conference: with Keith from The Block!

Take your construction business to the next level on Friday 4 April for a full day  of insightful sessions, networking, and two interactive Q&A panels at the stunning McClelland Sculpture Park and Gallery. Whether you are a sole trader or you have a team, this is your chance to connect with industry experts, such as Keith from Nine Network’s The Block, gain valuable knowledge, and tackle the challenges you face in today’s competitive market. It’s a one-of-a-kind FREE event designed specifically for builders and trades business owners — don’t miss it. Limited spaces available, register now!