THE federal government has greenlit a project to protect Frankston’s coastline from the risk of natural disaster.
The Frankston City Coastal Resilience 2100 project will cost $288,305 – the federal government has confirmed it will contribute $143,380 of that total through its Disaster Ready Fund grant stream.
The money is expected to be used to develop a “Coastal Hazard Adaptation and Resilience Plan”. The Frankston project will also include a landslide risk assessment, establishment of a survey grade drone-enabled monitoring program, and work on local coastal hazard modelling and risk assessments.
The funding announcement comes weeks after two people died off Frankston Beach during a wild storm. Dunkley MP Jodie Belyea said “the severe weather that hit our community just weeks ago shows how essential it is to prepare for the real and growing risks Dunkley faces.”
“This funding is a major win for our community. I advocated to ensure Dunkley received this funding, and I’m proud to be delivering practical support that will strengthen our coastline, protect local homes and infrastructure, and keep people safe,” she said. “As your strong local voice in Canberra, I’ll keep working every day to secure the investments our community needs – now and into the future.”
Victorian minister for emergency services Vicki Ward said “Victorians know the devastating effects of natural disasters which are occurring with increasing frequency and severity. This important investment strengthens our ability to prepare and protect Victorian communities, lives and property.”
“Through the Disaster Ready Fund we’re partnering with councils and community organisations to reduce risk before emergencies happen. This will deliver long-term solutions that keep Victorians safe and strengthen disaster readiness,” she said.
First published in the Frankston Times – 25 November 2025