THE heritage-listed building at 12 Davey Street will be knocked down after a fire caused major structural damage.
In a statement, Frankston Council confirmed that the building is “beyond repair”. “Earlier this month, council officers, Victoria Police and Fire Rescue Victoria undertook an inspection at 12 Davey Street, Frankston, following a fire which severely damaged the building. The site has been vacant for a long period of time and has become a safety concern for the community,” a Frankston Council statement read. “The inspection revealed that unfortunately the heritage-listed building is beyond repair and at serious risk of collapse — posing an immediate danger to nearby people and property.
“Acting on advice from an independent structural engineer, our municipal building surveyor has issued an emergency order under the Building Act 1993 requiring the building’s demolition to ensure public safety. We’re now working closely with the landowner to make the site safe as quickly as possible.”
First published in the Frankston Times – 15 April 2025