MORE than $2.1 million will be spent by Frankston ratepayers to redevelop the Frankston Arts Centre forecourt. Last week, Frankston Council awarded a $2.106 million contract to Maw Civil Pty Ltd to redevelop the forecourt. It will also commit $7500 annually from the 2026/2027 budget onwards towards its maintenance.
A report prepared by Frankston Council officers read that the works will improve accessibility. “The final design reflects community consultation conducted in 2022, which highlighted several key priorities: Improved accessibility through additional parking and a more functional drop-off zone, enhanced digital signage, maintaining its prominent corner placement for greater visibility and promotional impact, integration of Indigenous artwork and stronger cultural connections, increased native planting to enrich the precinct’s natural appeal, and expanded seating options to improve comfort and usability for visitors,” the report read. “The core objective of the precinct enhancements is to attract more visitors, increase visit frequency, and encourage longer stays.”
First published in the Frankston Times – 4 February 2025