Transforming the gateway to Frankston

Published on 22 July 2024

With over 2,000 visitors passing through every day, Young Street is one of the key entries into our rapidly transforming city centre.

Council has collated community feedback received over recent years, which highlights enormous opportunities to transform the experience for those visiting Young Street.

Residents have told Council they are optimistic about the potential that Young Street has as a visitor destination and that they want to see the street revitalised: “It’s a really important entry point into Frankston … Frankston is such a warm and wonderful place. It’s got a lot going for it, but I think Young Street needs a freshen up.”

Your feedback is helping Council to develop a comprehensive approach aimed at enhancing the visitor and business experience in Young Street.

Mayor Nathan Conroy said: “Young Street is the centrepiece of our city. As you come out of Frankston Train Station, we want to see a vibrant, safe and thriving street full of housing and business choice.

“We know there’s a range of complexities that our community wants us to address here – we’re now ready to use this feedback to transform Young Street into a welcoming and enticing destination,” he said.

As part of the transformation, Council will focus on working with businesses, safety in the community, street presentation, development and activation, city connectivity and space, and community health and wellbeing.

Cr Glenn Aitken said Council’s Rapid Response Team proactively patrols the city centre to enhance community safety, adding: “Council continues to work with local authorities and community organisations to uphold public amenity, make safe the general thoroughfares for shoppers, creating an environment where everyone feels secure and lifts Frankston.”

Cr Kris Bolam said: “Council’s significant funding of CCTV cameras with a livestream to Frankston Police Station underscores the commitment to community safety.”

Cr Suzette Tayler said: “Council is committed to attracting new developments and exciting activations in Young Street, adding that supported by a proactive Council committed to advancing progress, the city is driving sustainable growth for our residents, businesses and visitors alike".

Cr Claire Harvey said: “The revitalisation of Young Street provides us with the opportunity to boost connectivity and concentrate on how people move through the area, be that walking, cycling, driving or public transport.”

Mayor Conroy added: “With the revitalisation of Young Street, it is important to work with the community around the provision of decentralised community services for vulnerable residents.”

Council will share more information on this important strategic work in the coming months.