Work begins on Frankston City landmark stadium redevelopment
Published on 21 July 2025
A bold new chapter is beginning for sport, recreation, and community connections in Frankston City, with work now officially starting on the $60 million Frankston Stadium redevelopment.
Set to be the largest infrastructure project ever delivered by Frankston City Council, the stadium will transform into a modern, high-capacity sporting hub right in the heart of Seaford and directly opposite Kananook Railway Station and next to the new $24 million Kananook Car Park.
Previously, Council's biggest infrastructure projects were Peninsula Aquatic and Recreation Centre – PARC ($49.7 million) which opened in 2014, and more recently, Jubilee Park Stadium ($35.9 million) which opened in 2023. In the 1990s, the Frankston Arts Centre (previously the Frankston Cultural Centre) topped the list with a total cost of $15.8 million.
More than just a stadium, this project is a major investment in the local community, bringing more people to the area, boosting local businesses, creating jobs, and encouraging healthy, active lifestyles.
When complete, the stadium will offer state-of-the-art facilities, including 10 basketball courts, Frankston’s first purpose-built gymnastics hall, and broadcast-ready infrastructure that will attract regional and national events to Frankston City.
The redevelopment will also provide a much-needed new home for the Frankston & District Basketball Association (FDBA) and Bayside Gymnastics Club (BGC) — two rapidly growing organisations that have outgrown their current venues.
Frankston City Mayor Kris Bolam JP said the project represents a significant milestone for the City.
“What we’re building here goes far beyond sport,” he said
“With the capacity to host televised events and attract visitors from across Victoria and beyond, this facility will create new opportunities for local businesses, grow local jobs and support the next generation of players, gymnasts and community members.
“Council is proud to be able to deliver a project of the scale with the support of the Australian and Victorian Governments.”
The redevelopment is the result of years of advocacy by Council, the FDBA, BGC, and the broader Frankston community. It has been carefully planned to align with Council’s Community Vision and Council Plan 2020-24, which were shaped by strong community support for the project.
The stadium has also been designed with the broader Kananook precinct in mind, including extensive consultation with user groups to ensure seamless connections to surrounding facilities such as the Kananook Car Park and Kananook Reserve. The stadium and car park upgrades represent a total investment of $84 million in the precinct.
Stadium key features:
- Two-storey, 10-court stadium (six new, four upgraded)
- Includes two multi-purpose courts suitable for basketball, futsal, badminton and volleyball
- Show court with retractable seating for 1,000 spectators
- Broadcast-ready infrastructure to host and televise major events
- Frankston’s first purpose-built community gymnastics hall
- New café, accessible changerooms and lift
- Upstairs viewing areas and upgraded forecourt
- Improved landscaping and upgraded pathways connecting to Kananook Reserve and Kananook Car Park
- Sustainable design targeting 5 Star GreenStar certification through the Green Building Council of Australia
- Together with the new Kananook Car Park, it will provide 430 parking spaces, plus six motorcycle spaces and 102 bicycle parking spaces for the precinct once complete
Project Benefits:
- 135 jobs expected during construction
- 20 additional jobs once operational
- Supporting 451,000 annual visits, with over 9 million total visits expected over 20 years
- Community health benefits projected to grow from $1.6 million annually to $32.9 million by 2045
- Economic benefits to Frankston City projected to grow from $2.98 million in 2025 to $59.5 million by 2045
The stadium is funded by Frankston City Council, $15 million from the Australian Government under its Priority Community Infrastructure Program, and the Victorian Government. Council also acknowledges the valuable support of Sport and Recreation Victoria, Gymnastics Victoria, and Basketball Victoria.
Federal Member for Dunkley, Jodie Belyea MP:
“I’ve always been very passionate about activities that are inclusive and provide more sport, recreation opportunities and health-related opportunities for young girls and women. The new Frankston Stadium will do just that for both gymnastics and basketball, and I look forward to seeing us reap the rewards as a community.”
State Member for Frankston, Paul Edbrooke MP:
“This is an exciting time for basketball in Frankston City. The Victorian Government is proud to partner with both Local and Federal Government in the continued growth and development of the sport within our local community that will benefit future generations to come.”
Frankston and District Basketball Association CEO, Wayne Holdsworth:
“This is an historic time not only the history of basketball in this region but for Frankston,” he said.
“This redevelopment signifies trust and a commitment to respect demonstrated time and again by each level of Government and particularly Frankston Council.
“Our 10,000 active participants are excited for the future of basketball in Frankston with a stadium that will deliver the opportunity for physical fitness and importantly mental fitness.”
Bayside Gymnastics Club Head Coach, Katrina Aldington:
"As an Olympic sport that consistently ranks in the top five participation sports for children and young people in Australia, Bayside Gymnastics Club is no exception. Our suite of recreational, semi competitive and competitive program offerings is a reflection of the evolution of our growing club,” she said.
“We are proud to be a part of Bayside history that transitions our home to a permanent, dedicated facility. We are grateful for the opportunity to continue to provide accessibility to our sport in our pursuit to develop skills for life.”