WELLS St Frankston will be reopened to allow for several weeks of Christmas trading from 20 November until mid-January.
Most of the streetscape works are on track to be completed over the next few weeks.
“December is a crucial period for local business and we recognise the need to give those on Wells St an opportunity to trade without any disruptions,” the mayor Cr Sandra Mayer said.
“During this period, Wells St will be reopened to two-way traffic, parking and footpath access.”
The first of the streetscape works will be ready by Friday 20 November, with the installation of industrial lighting, an extra 1.5 metres of footpath space and eight new plane trees planted.
“The wider footpaths will immediately change the look and feel of Wells St, and we’re excited about seeing the new planting and street lighting, which will be a great asset to the city centre,” Cr Colomb said.
The remaining streetscape works will be completed over coming months, including on the south west portion of Wells St, and the installation of three types of “bespoke” seating and planters, which will complete the new look of Frankston’s main street.
“We were delighted that renowned designer Darryl Cowie took on the project of creating the bespoke street lights and furniture that will be unique to Frankston’s city centre,” the mayor said.
Mr Cowie and DCG Design have 25 years’ experience creating major public pieces of art and architecture, including the James Turrell Skyspace at the National Gallery of Australia, bronze works at the National Library of Australia and the Le Hamel Memorial in France.
“As a council, we are committed to continuing the transformation of Frankston into a city that residents are proud of, and that people want to visit,” the mayor said.
“We invite the public to take a look and support local business in Wells St this Christmas.”
The improvement project is jointly funded by Frankston City Council and the Victorian Government. See frankston.vic.gov.au
