FRANKSTON Council has unveiled its long-term plan for the next decade, with a focus on “asset renewal, city beautification, and activation”.
Frankston Council’s long-term infrastructure plan was presented at council’s 13 July meeting, shortly after publication deadline. It is the seventh revision of the long-term plan.
The plan outlines funding priorities for council over the next decade. A message from the mayor Cr Sue Baker in the plan read “as our city continues to grow and evolve, thoughtful long-term planning is essential. Council is committed to transparency, accountability and excellence in its infrastructure decision-making, and the LTIP plays a vital role in ensuring our investments meet both current needs and the expectations of future generations.”
“Victoria’s population is forecast to grow significantly over coming decades, with the majority of this growth anticipated in Greater Melbourne and its outer suburbs. Frankston is well placed to welcome this growth, and this plan ensures we are prepared, delivering infrastructure that supports liveability, economic opportunity and environmental sustainability,” Cr Baker said. “While continuing to deliver key projects, Ccuncil has refined its approach within the LTIP to place greater emphasis on asset renewal, city beautification and activation, ensuring our city remains welcoming, vibrant and well cared for.
“Council’s 10-Year LTIP is reviewed annually as part of Council’s budget process, ensuring it remains responsive to emerging priorities and community needs. I look forward to seeing this plan guide continued investment as we work together to build a strong and sustainable future for Frankston.”
The plan notes that the proposed projects “require close collaboration and partnerships with the federal and state government, private-sector, community partners, and adjoining municipalities.”
The plan proposed $550 million in spending over the next ten years, including $308 million for “renewing assets”, $134 million upgrading and expanding existing assets, and $106 million for the development of new infrastructure.
Projects proposed in the long-term plan include improvements to the Seaford Village Shopping Strip and Seaford Beach Street East Shopping Strip in years four to six of the plan. Within the seven to ten years timeframe, improvements are proposed for Beach Street Central Shopping Strip, Frankston Belvedere Shopping Strip Improvements, Seaford Long Street Shopping Strip, and the Keys Street streetscape in Langwarrin.
Multiple kindergarten upgrades have been proposed for the next decade. They include works at Bowerbird Pre-School in Carrum Downs, Joy Street Kindergarten & MCH, Frankston Wonnai Pre-School, Seaford Heights Kindergarten & MCH, and Seaford Bayport Pre-School in years four to six.
In the sports and recreation space, the implementation of master plans at Kananook Reserve and Seaford Centenary Park Golf Course are proposed. In years four to six, works are planned for Yamala Reserve, Baxter Park, the Davey Richardson Pavilion, and Belvedere Reserve. Works proposed for years seven to ten include projects at Frankston South Centenary Park Golf Course, Banyan Reserve, Yamala Tennis Club, Frankston BMX Track, Langwarrin Tennis Club, Frankston Life Saving Club, and Langwarrin Equestrian Clubhouse.
Numerous parks and public spaces were named as funding priorities in the long-term plan, including George Pentland Botanic Gardens, Baxter Park, Delacombe Park, Bruce Aitken Reserve, the Oliver’s Hill Lookout, and Dame Elisabeth Murdoch Arboretum.
The plan features arts projects, including proposals for the Frankston Street Art Festival, Open Access Libraries, Frankston Library Forecourt, and Frankston Arts Centre theatre seat replacements.
Road projects included in the plan include shared user path construction works at Fletcher Road for the Frankston Station to Baxter Trail, Eel Race Road from Station Street to Patterson River Secondary College, Frankston-Dandenong Road from Boundary Road to Thompsons Road, and Warrandyte Road from Bevnol Road to Robinsons Road.
With dozens of long-term projects on the radar, the plan noted the funding priorities for council ahead of the upcoming state election this year. Its “tier one” projects to advocate for are the $1.75 million Bruce Park Pavilion Redevelopment, the $2 million Len Phelps Pavilion Refurbishment, $200,000 for the Langwarrin Men’s Shed Upgrade, and $5.85 million for the “Connected Neighbourhoods” program.
First published in the Frankston Times – 14 July 2026