FRANKSTON Council has unveiled its wishlist for funding ahead of the state election later this year.
Voters will head to the polls for the state election by late November. The election will be preceded by a by-election in Nepean in May, triggered by the resignation of former deputy Liberal leader Sam Groth.
With election fever ramping up, Frankston Council has revealed its “advocacy agenda”. It is seeking just over $17 million from the future state government to match commitments made by council.
Council’s election wishlist includes $1.75 million towards the Bruce Park Pavilion redevelopment; $2 million for the Len Phelps Pavilion refurbishment; $200,000 for the Langwarrin Men’s Shed upgrade; $2 million for the Monterey Reserve Precinct; $1.8 million for the Baxter Park Master Plan implementation; $2.2 million for the Langwarrin District Level Play Space; and $5.85 million towards five shared user paths at Fletcher Road in Frankston, Robinsons Road in Langwarrin, Frankston-Dandenong Road in Carrum Downs, Eel Race Road in Seaford, and Baxter-Tooradin Road in Frankston South.
Council is also asking for money towards improved gateway entrances at the Frankston Freeway and Beach Street underpass, $750,000 for the Community Connectors program, and $500,000 to enable Frankston and Mornington Peninsula Zero to continue providing assertive outreach services for people in Frankston experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Frankston mayor Sue Baker said “we’re taking a strong, united message to candidates. These are projects and services that are ready to go, widely supported and capable of delivering real and long-lasting benefits across our whole city.”
“Locals have told us what matters most—feeling safe and connected, having great places to gather and play, getting around easily, and ensuring people who are struggling are met with dignity and real support,” Cr Baker said. “Our community has benefited in immeasurable ways from the outcomes of our advocacy work over the years, with the delivery of projects including Jubilee Park Stadium, Sandfield Reserve Precinct Revitalisation, the Frankston Stadium underway, and more.
“We’re ready to work with candidates across Frankston, Carrum and Hastings electorates to ensure these priorities become real outcomes for our community.”
During the 2025 federal election campaign, council says roughly $60 million was committed towards projects in the Frankston local government area.
For more information visit frankston.vic.gov.au/advocacy
First published in the Frankston Times – 3 March 2026