POTENTIAL heritage sites in Frankston are now under review.
Council’s heritage gap review has identified 23 places that it says “warrant further consideration for heritage overlay protection”. Sites considered for heritage protection include numerous homes, the Riviera Hotel in Seaford, the Frankston Mechanics Institute, the former Methodist Church in High Street, and the former Colonial Bank of Australasia on the Nepean Highway.
Earlier this year, five residents spoke in opposition to the proposal at a council meeting. They were concerned that if their properties were placed under heritage protection, it would become more difficult to maintain and sell their homes. One resident called the proposed changes a “nightmare”.
Cr Brad Hill said “heritage places can provide essential links with the past and help us to define our shared community history. Frankston has a rich history. Research shows that communities value and have a strong connection to the past and protection of heritage places is an important step in maintaining the link.”
“Residents have told us that they value the positive contribution heritage places make to the historical context and identity of Frankston and its suburbs; and the role that heritage makes in contributing to the importance of place and cultural connectedness,” he said.
“We’re keen to get input from residents and receive feedback regarding views on heritage. The Frankston Heritage Survey will help us gain insights into community values and understanding of heritage both indigenous and European. Our survey takes about five minutes and closes on 20 April.”
Provide feedback at frankston.vic.gov.au/Your_Council/Have_Your_Say/Frankston_Heritage_Survey
