TREES and plants are being planted along Nepean Highway as part of a project to improve the road.
Frankston Council is planting 8700 indigenous and native plants and 26 trees on the Nepean Highway median strip – the two locations chosen were a spot near Overton Road and the space adjacent to the Frankston waterfront play area. Council staff will finish planting the trees and plants by October.
Frankston mayor Nathan Conroy said that the tree plantings are part of the first stage of the “Nepean Boulevard” project. A public artwork at Mile Bridge and feature lighting through the city centre median are being designed as part of the project.
“With more investment, business, residents and visitors coming to central Frankston, it’s vital we continue to enhance our city in every way,” Conroy said. “The start of works on Nepean Boulevard demonstrates council’s continued commitment to moving forward with our vision for a thriving and vibrant Frankston City.”
A Nepean Boulevard masterplan is in development. It is expected to be released early next year.
First published in Frankston Times – 10 September 2024