Completed projects

Frankston City Council completed traffic safety improvement works along Warrandyte Road in Langwarrin, as part of the Capital Works Program. These works are in response to recommendations of the Traffic Study report undertaken during 2017. The report was completed in consultation with the community, residents and stakeholders. These works will increase pedestrian safety along Warrandyte Road, and improve parking during peak school pickup and drop off times.

The traffic safety improvement works include: 

1. Construction of shared Path upgrade to meet Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) requirements at intersection of Warrandyte Road and access to Ebenezer Village.
2. Relocation of school crossing and creating a new turning lane to service road along the Elisabeth Murdoch College.
3. Construction of new parking lane along south bound lane of Warrandyte Road between Tyrone Street and Elana Court.
4. Design (Only) of new remote school crossing at Warrandyte Road - North Road intersection. The construction of this crossing is planned for financial year 2021/22 and its delivery is subject to Council receiving crossing supervisor funding via the Department of Transport (VicRoads).

The consultation carried out as part of the Traffic Study Report in 2017 has informed the designs for the works, which are due to be delivered between March and June 2021.

Pavement Reconstruction Works were completed in July 2021. 

Location: Intersection of Railway Parade and Coolibar Avenue, Seaford.

Description of Work: Construction of new roundabout at the existing intersection as shown in the below drawing.

The scope of work included a small roundabout to be built at the existing intersection. At the widest location the kerb is extended by 3.5 metres towards the west (rail side). There is no encroachment into Coolibar Reserve and impact to trees is limited to trimming to improve sight lines.

Works include new kerb, road pavement, roundabout island, and pedestrian refuge islands and footpaths. Decorative exposed aggregate in a coastal colour mix will be used in the roundabout and pedestrian to improve aesthetics.

Overport Park is an important reserve for the community and sporting groups. It supports the second largest tennis and junior football clubs in the municipality, one of the largest cricket clubs in the area and two arts-based community organisations.
Due to large growth in the number of female participants in football and cricket in general, and at Overport Park specifically, led to the need for female compliant amenities within sports pavilions servicing AFL and cricket.

The new Overport Park Pavilion replaces the existing pavilion, toilet block and carpark. The new pavilion provides modern and compliant facilities to support male and female participation in AFL and cricket among other sports.

Development of Overport Park has been guided by the 2000 Master Plan however recent proposals for the sports facilities have also been driven by the 2013 Frankston City Council Sports Development Plan.

Total project budget of $4.6M, primarily made up of Council Rates with contributions from the Victorian Government and Local Sports Clubs.

Construction of the new pavilion was recently completed and handed over to the club in early of March 2020.
The existing, out of date pavilion was demolished and replaced with the new which includes a multipurpose room and kitchen facilities, meeting room, merchandise room, two referee rooms, and eight new change rooms and amenities that meet current standards. The pavilion also includes accessible public toilets for all park users. 
The pavilion provides opportunity for both the club and the local community to use. 

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Completed March 2020

The new Skye Recreation Reserve extension was completed in December 2019 with external works including new hard and soft landscaping, new gravel roadway and new concrete paths completed in May 2020.

The new extension offers female friendly change rooms with toilet and shower facilities coupled with unisex umpire rooms, accessible toilet, first aid and storage facilities.

The redevelopment of Orwil House commenced in December 2019. The existing community centre has been transformed to include a new large multi-purpose room, computer room, 2 additional counselling rooms and new amenities. The additions and alterations to the centre will allow the delivery of counselling and support programs to be provided to the community now and into the future. 

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Completed April 2020

The playground at Polaris Reserve got a makeover, with works commencing late August 2019.

The old playground was demolished (asides from the existing swing) and replaced with new equipment such as:

• Balance beams
• See-saw
• Accessible basket swing
• Spring rockers
• Rock steppers obstacle space
• Flying saucer spinner
• Rubber softfall matting

Additional works included landscaping, new concrete walking paths and park furniture to enjoy. 

Our Open Spaces and Civil Infrastructure teams have been working together these past few months to develop a revitalised, safe and environmentally-friendly community space for you to enjoy.  The new, district-level playground at Seaford North Reserve is the result of community feedback about a lack of quality family facilities in the area. We heard you and, after extensive community consultation, have delivered this beautiful play space for everyone to enjoy. 

• Accessible to all ages and abilities
• Brightly coloured and engaging equipment
• Additional Parking
• Additional Solar lighting 
• Recycled Plastic Fencing
• Shade and Barbecue space
• $1m total investment from Frankston City Council

The next stage involves refurbishing the existing toilet block, expected to be completed later in 2019. 

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Completed August 2019

Council has constructed new public toilets within Beauty Park, located in proximity to the existing playground, picnic area and war memorial.  The new facility provides park users with:

• One unisex accessible cubicle and one unisex ambulant cubicle
• Sheltered entry area and path connections 

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Completed June 2019

Council has completed a number of improvements to the Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve on Wedge Road. Major works are already completed, with minor works still to occur.

New Pavilion

A new $3.85 million multi-purpose sporting pavilion for the growing Carrum Downs and Skye communities has been officially opened on 16 August 2018 to allow for increased participation in female and junior sports.

The project was jointly funded by Council ($2.7 million), the Victorian Government ($1.05 million), a Melbourne Water Living Rivers Grant ($55,000) and the Carrum Downs Junior Football Club ($50,000).

The new pavilion provides quality facilities for local sports clubs and also for general recreation use by the local community, featuring:

• A multi-purpose community social room and kitchen kiosk area
• An associated kitchen/kiosk area, which the community is welcome to utilise
• Four change rooms and associated amenities
• Office space
• Community meeting rooms
• Storage
• Umpires change rooms
• First Aid
• Public toilets
• Recycled water
• Solar panels
• LED lighting

Synthetic Multi-purpose Sporting Field

A new $2.8 million synthetic multi-purpose sporting field featuring a central cricket wicket, lighting, fencing and various line markings is scheduled to be completed in mid-November. This is another partnership with the Victorian Government who have provided $500,000 alongside Council's $2.3 million.

The synthetic surface will revolutionise the playing and training experience for sporting clubs. The development will include lighting for night matches and will be available year-round for sporting groups and clubs. To enquire about accessing the field for your club phone our Recreation Team: 1300 322 322.

Council will be undertaking refurbishment works at Frankston Arts Centre ‘back of house’ areas. Works will include theatre backstage kitchen and dressing room works, including carpet replacement and painting, construction of a new technician office and works in the loading dock.

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The project commence in January 2019 with anticipated completion by May 2019.

The Victorian Government has recently completed a $63 million redevelopment of the Frankston Station Precinct, officially opened on 6 October 2018, which has transformed the heart of Frankston City into a safe, modern and thriving place to live, work, study, invest, visit and enjoy leisure time in.

• A brand new Frankston Station
• Air-conditioned waiting room
• New platforms
• Landscaping
• Seating
• Better access for all abilities

Upgraded Young Street

• New footpath paving
• Better pedestrian friendly facilities
• Landscaping

Further works as part of stage one and stage two are still being finalised.

For more information on this project, contact the Level Crossing Removal Authority on 1800 105 105 or visit: www.levelcrossings.vic.gov.au

Kananook Reserve Pavilion will undergo a significant internal renovation with the upgrade to the

Existing change rooms, kitchen and social room. New additions to be added to the pavilion include:

• First-aid room
• Umpires change room
• Accessible unisex public toilet to service the nearby playground and park users.

Over the 2018/19 Christmas break a significant upgrade was carried out at Paratea Kindergarten to enhance the presentation and functionality of the building. These works improved accessibility, bushfire safety and better meets the needs of the users of this space.

• The upgrade works include:
• Larger entrance canopy
• New staff office and meeting room space
• Larger play room inclusive of an art room and locker area
• New children’s and staff amenities
• Additional indoor and outdoor storage

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Completed February 2019

Together with the State Government, Council will construct a new public toilet on Young Street outside the entrance to the Frankston Train Station. 

The toilet will provide accessible, ambulant and unisex toilets for community use, it will also provide toilet facilities for bus drivers. The Young Street Public toilet will provide convenience for the commuter and local community around the district.

Construction of the Young Street Toilet was completed in October 2021.

Currently Belvedere Bowls Club regularly hosts several bowls and croquet clubs from the Frankston and surrounding areas. With an increase of membership and additional user groups the existing facility is no longer fit for purpose. The current building consists of a kitchen, bar and social room and is need of a significant upgrade to support increased community usage, achieve current building code requirements and meet Frankston City Council sports upgrade development plan objectives.

This project will deliver an upgrade to the existing building and extension which will include:

• A larger Function room space

• Bar and Cool room

• Furniture & Store rooms

• Office & Match Committee rooms

• Male & Female toilet facilities

• Accessible toilets

• Refurbished kitchen amenities

Federal government has partially funded the project as an election commitment. The project commenced in October 2020 and was completed in October 2021.