Frankston's Heritage

The intent of Frankston's heritage program is to explore the social, historical and heritage milieu of the city from multiple perspectives including built and natural form and community values and expectations. The meaning of community in this context extends to all residents including Indigenous residents and new arrivals to the city. It also values the links and relationships between surrounding regional partners and others with a genuine interest in the future well-being of Frankston.

Heritage Advisor Program

With the support of Heritage Victoria, an independent heritage advisor has been engaged to assist Council and the community with advice in relation to heritage issues, particularly heritage studies, heritage properties and related town planning services.

Heritage Studies

There are a number of key documents that inform the Council's approach to built form heritage:

  • The City of Frankston Heritage Study, Graeme Butler & Associates 1995
  • The Frankston City (East) Heritage Study, Graeme Butler & Associates 1997
  • Frankston Central Activities District Heritage Review, Bryce Raworth Pty Ltd 2009

Frankston Planning Scheme - Heritage Overlay

Heritage Projects

Coastal Arts Discovery Trail

The trail is located primarily along the Frankston Foreshore, from Oliver's Hill in the south to Seaford in the north. There are interconnecting initiatives such as Frankston's Route 12 municipal-wide tourism experience, the Central Activities District Heritage Walk and the proposed arts trail to McClelland Gallery + Sculpture Park.Click here for more on the Coastal Arts Discovery Trail

The Dreaming Trail

Located in the George Pentland Botanic Gardens, the dreaming Trail was created to honour the memory of former Shire Secretary George Pentland and to acknowledge the importance the city places on the heritage and culture of the Boonwurrung/ Bunarong people, the original owners of the land. The installation consists of eight decorated totem poles connected by a pathway representing the significant local totem, the serpent.

Central City Heritage Walk

Currently under development

City to McClelland Arts and Cultural Experience

Currently in development

Community Organisations

Frankston Historical Society Inc

The Frankston Historical Society (FHS) was formed in 1961 by interested community members in the preservation of local heritage. Since that time the Society has been responsible for the day to day management, use and promotion of Ballam Park Homestead. The FHS operates a museum, café and resource centre at the homestead. It is also registered as a regional hub for the Public Records Office.

Contact: 03 9789 3116

Frankston and Mornington Peninsula Family History Society Inc.

More Information

Indigenous Heritage

Frankston City Council recognises and acknowledges the original owners of the land, the Boonerwrung people of the Kulin Nations and respects their elders and traditions. Council is a founding member and supporter of the Inter Council Aboriginal Consultative Committee and has engaged in significant projects over the past decade or more to assist the wider community to understand and engage with Indigenous culture.

 

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Page updated Wednesday, 11 January 2012   Was this information useful?