WORK has begun on construction of the Frankston Stadium in Seaford.
A contract for the redevelopment worth $49.74 million was awarded to Ireland Brown Constructions Pty Ltd earlier this year. The total costs are expected to be $60 million, with Frankston Council paying $30 million and the state and federal governments putting in $15 million each.
The stadium will host the Frankston & District Basketball Association and Bayside Gymnastics Club, and feature 10 basketball courts and a purpose-built gymnastics hall. It is expected to be complete in mid-2027.
Frankston and District Basketball Association CEO Wayne Holdsworth said, “This is an historic time not only in the history of basketball in this region but for Frankston.”
“This redevelopment signifies trust and a commitment to respect demonstrated time and again by each level of government and particularly Frankston Council,” he said. “Our 10,000 active participants are excited for the future of basketball in Frankston with a stadium that will deliver the opportunity for physical fitness and, importantly, mental fitness.”
Bayside Gymnastics Club head coach Katrina Aldington said, “As an Olympic sport that consistently ranks in the top five participation sports for children and young people in Australia, Bayside Gymnastics Club is no exception. Our suite of recreational, semi-competitive and competitive program offerings is a reflection of the evolution of our growing club.
“We are proud to be a part of Bayside history that transitions our home to a permanent, dedicated facility. We are grateful for the opportunity to continue to provide accessibility to our sport in our pursuit to develop skills for life.”
Last week councillors and politicians gathered to turn the first sod on the redevelopment (pictured above), which will be council’s biggest ever infrastructure project.
Frankston mayor Kris Bolam said, “What we’re building here goes far beyond sport. With the capacity to host televised events and attract visitors from across Victoria and beyond, this facility will create new opportunities for local businesses, grow local jobs and support the next generation of players, gymnasts and community members.”
First published in the Frankston Times – 29 July 2025