Budget focused on delivering for ratepayers and residents

Published on 22 July 2024

Council has underscored its commitment to delivering the absolute best for ratepayers and residents with the 2024–25 Budget — informed by community guidance and feedback — that ensures Frankston City continues to thrive and transform.

Mayor Nathan Conroy said extensive engagement with residents guided Council’s decisions, adding: “Frankston City is experiencing unprecedented growth and revitalisation with vibrant developments in commerce, events, arts, and cultural activities. Our budget allows us to maintain this momentum, delivering high-quality services, projects, and exceptional facilities.”

On top of the recently completed Jubilee Park Stadium, Kevin Collopy Pavilion and Healthy Futures Hub, this year Council will finish a number of community focused capital projects, including the $9.25 million Eric Bell Pavilion upgrade in Frankston North, the $8.6 million Lloyd Park Pavilion redevelopment in Langwarrin, and the expansion of our kindergarten facilities.

Mayor Conroy added: “Despite interest rate rises, the rising costs of materials and services, and impacts from the global pandemic, we’re pleased that we’ve been able to complete these projects while ensuring Council remains in a financially sustainable position.”

Council CEO Phil Cantillon said: “Our budget also reflects continued investment in essential services, like expanded kindergarten capabilities, subsidised swim programs at Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre and maintenance of our roads and footpaths. And we’ll continue to provide ongoing support for our highly valued libraries and the vital Meals on Wheels service.”

Budget highlights include:

$58.16m in capital works on existing and new projects, including Kananook Commuter Car Park; Frankston Arts Centre Forecourt Upgrade; Street Lighting Renewal Program (LED conversion); Frankston Park Oval reconstruction; Peninsula Aquatic and Recreation: Centre Renewal Program; Langwarrin Child and Family Centre; Seaford Child and Family Centre; Baden Powell Kindergarten Redevelopment and Expansion; Ballam Park Athletics Pavilion: Refurbishment Frankston Basketball and Gymnastics Centre; Sandfield Master Plan Implementation.
Maintenance of Council owned buildings, infrastructure and open spaces including Buildings and facility maintenance $9.06m; Road maintenance $5.94m; Tree management $3.36m; Ovals and sports surface maintenance $2.38m; Drainage management $2.16m; Bushland managemement $2.00m; Playspaces, boardwalks and fence maintenance $1.38m.
$1.09m in reactivating Frankston and supporting local businesses, including destination events attraction program; transport connectivity initiatives; city centre revitalisation; support for Frankston Business Collective, and grants for local business.
$0.79m on environmental programs including natural bushland rehabilitation; urban forest action plan; flood and stormwater management framework; Coastal Marine Management Plan.

Delivery of essential community services including Aged Community Care $3.28m; Community safety programs $2.79m; Maternal and Child Health $2.77m; Community centres and grants programs $3.10m; Youth and Children’s Services $2.01m.