What the council is working on
Recent deliveries, what's underway now, and what's planned next — drawn from the council's own plans, budgets and project pages. We report what the council has publicly said it's doing; every item links to its source.
The council's stated direction
Frankston's direction is set by its Community Vision 2040 and the Council and Wellbeing Plan 2025–2029, which the council endorsed on 23 June 2025. The plan combines the Council Plan with the Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan in one document. It is carried out each year through an annual action plan and budget; the 2026–27 budget was adopted on 11 May 2026.
The Community Vision 2040 statement, written with a community panel of 39 residents, reads: 'Frankston City is a safe, inclusive, and caring community in which to live, work and play. Our vibrant coastal City is clean, leafy, environmentally responsible, well planned, accessible and innovative for a changing future. We are proud, engaged and connected.' The Council and Wellbeing Plan turns it into four strategic outcomes: Healthy and Inclusive Communities; Natural Environment; Connected Places and Economy; and Council Performance and Leadership. Progress is reported in the council's annual report.
The 2026–27 budget plans $83.6 million of capital works. Named projects include $30 million towards the Frankston Stadium redevelopment in Seaford, $2.17 million for the Frankston Regional Arts Trail, $2.0 million for the Banyan Reserve play space and pump track in Carrum Downs, $2.0 million of renewal works at the Peninsula Aquatic and Recreation Centre, $2.46 million for Towerhill Road and path reconstruction, $1.78 million at Monterey Reserve in Frankston North and $1.0 million for Nepean Boulevard. It also funds a $0.9 million Local Support Package for a second year.
- Frankston City Council — Our Plan for 2025–2029 · Sep 2026
- Frankston City Council — Council and Wellbeing Plan 2025–2029 · Sep 2026
- Frankston City Council — Budget 2026–27 (PDF; highlights and strategic outcomes) · 2026–27
- Frankston City Council — Community-first Budget delivers relief while investing responsibly (13 May 2026) · May 2026
Underway now
Frankston Stadium redevelopment, Seaford
About 60% complete (Sep 2026); completion expected mid-2027A redeveloped basketball and gymnastics stadium with 10 courts, Frankston's first dedicated community gymnastics facility, and upgraded spectator and event spaces. It will be home to the Frankston & District Basketball Association and Bayside Gymnastics Club. The adopted 2026–27 budget allocates $30 million to it and gives a total project cost of $60.3 million (council minutes, 11 May 2026). The council says it is funded by the council and the Australian and Victorian Governments.
Source: Frankston City Council — Frankston Stadium redevelopment
Banyan Reserve play space and pump track, Carrum Downs
Construction started Jun 2026; expected to finish late 2026A $2.03 million upgrade at 47R Luscombe Avenue, jointly funded by the council and the Victorian Government: a new play space, a pump track (Frankston City's fourth BMX facility, the council says), and shaded picnic and barbecue areas.
Source: Frankston City Council — Pumping new life into Banyan Reserve
Changing Places facility, Frankston Waterfront
Construction started Sep 2026; expected by Dec 2026A fully accessible toilet and change facility, with a hoist and adult change table, off Wuxi Walk on the Frankston Waterfront. It is jointly funded by the council and the Australian Government, and is timed for the return of the council's accessible beach program in December 2026. Part of the waterfront car park toilet block is closed during the works.
Source: Frankston City Council — Building on Australia's Most Accessible Beach
Four-bin kerbside system
Glass bins from Oct 2023; FOGO for every household by 1 Jul 2026The final stage of Victoria's standard four-bin system: the adopted 2026–27 budget rolls FOGO out to all remaining households by 1 July 2026, with an opt-out only for households that apply and show they compost at home. The FOGO charge is now part of the standard waste charge.
Source: Frankston City Council — Kerbside changes: new four-bin system
Planned / committed
Library Master Plan
Community consultation Aug–Oct 2026A new plan for the next 20 years of Frankston City Libraries' services, spaces and programs. The council says it will consider community feedback alongside its Library Network Analysis before any planning or investment decisions are made.
Source: Frankston City Council — Community invited to help shape the future of Frankston City Libraries