Frankston City is working closely with representatives of a number of special foreshore interest groups in developing the concept and design plans for the Frankston Waterfront. These groups include the Council's Foreshore Advisory Committee, Frankston Beach Association, Kananook Creek Association, Frankston Coast Guard, Frankston Yacht Club, Parks Victoria, Frankston Life Saving Club and the Department of Sustainability and Environment.

In collaboration with the Frankston Beach Association, more than 1,000 indigenous coastal plant species have been planted as part of a revegetation program along the Frankston Foreshore from the pier south along the coastline to the car park opposite the Caltex Service Station (midway point on the timber boardwalk). 

The plantings of overstorey trees, shrubs and ground cover was conducted in the autumn of 2004.  In addition to these plantings, there will also be continual protection and management of existing vegetation via ongoing treatment and control of weed species, litter collection and erosion control via weed matting and fencing. A further 7,000 locally sourced indigenous plants will be planted within garden beds along the entry road. Further planting was carried out in autumn 2005 by the Frankston Beach Association and by Frankston City Council. 

The Frankston Waterfront is recognised as Frankstons premier icon in Frankston City Councils recently adopted Tourism Strategy. The strategy highlights the many opportunities that can be developed along the foreshore to enhance waterfront experiences. 

Works completed: 

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• Landmark Kananook Creek Bridge 
• Frankston Life Saving Club , incorporating Waves on the Beach Restaurant 
• Increased open space at the Regional Playground
• Landscaping, including trees and grass
• New forecourt to the Pier
• Performance stage
• Washdown area
• Increased car parking at the Pier and Frankston Life Saving Club
• Traffic signals at the intersection of Pier Road and Nepean Highway
• Bridge lighting
• Sightline art project
• Oasis Mosiac art project

Sightline Project

An innovative arts installation designed by artist Louise Laverack funded by Arts Victoria (Victoria Commissions Program) and Frankston City Council. The project consists of 22 modular components (poles) along the Frankston Pier. Weather vanes decorated with nautical signal designs respond to the prevailing wind, while the movement of the waves is reflected in lighting panels embedded in the poles. The project was officially opened by the Premier on 1st September 2004.

Oasis Mosiac Stream Project

Beautiful mosaic installation embedded into the pathway "stream" running between Sofia on the Pier Family Restaurant and the feature bridge on Kananook Creek.  Artist Anna Minardo has designed the piece to reflect the unique terrain and sea life of our region on Port Phillip Bay.  Visitors to the waterfront can now walk over the mosaic stream.

Restaurants at the Frankston Waterfront

Visitors to the Frankston Waterfront can now dine beachside at Waves on the Beach. The view from the restaurant's balcony not only gives patrons a 180-degree view of Port Phillip Bay. Dining opportunities have expanded further with the opening of Sofia on the Pier Family Restaurant on Pier Rd. Sofias includes a 250-seat restaurant/cafe and observation deck, again with spectacular views across Port Phillip. The facilities also includes public toilets with change facilities and car parking. 

Entry Wall

A low curved wall of local granite supporting stainless steel letters expressing "FRANKSTON WATERFRONT" defines the approach and signals the entry point to the Frankston Waterfront. At night, the letters appear black against an illuminated granite wall with programmable LED lighting. During the day, they appear bright silver.

Pier Forecourt Paving

The Frankston Waterfront Pier Forecourt area has seen further enhancements including sandstone benches, stainless steel bollards, timber pier inserts, timber seating steps at Sofia on the Pier Restaurant and further landscaping works such as turf areas, garden beds, native planting and established trees.

Other Projects

Other key projects in and around the Frankston Waterfront currently underway or in the development stage include: 

• Frankston Transit Cities - TAFE to Bay Project
• Seaford Life Saving Club Master Plan
• Keast Park Master Plan development
• Visitor Information Centre 

Further information

For further information on these projects and other Frankston City developments, contact our Urban Strategy Department on FREE CALL 1300 322 322.