Another slam dunk for Frankston City!
Published on 03 April 2025
3rd April
Frankston City Council has approved the construction of the largest infrastructure project in its history, awarding the $60 million tender for the Frankston Stadium redevelopment in Seaford, located opposite the Kananook Railway Station.
This significant project will transform the existing Bardia Avenue basketball stadium into a state-of-the-art, 10-court facility, which will also feature Frankston City’s first dedicated gymnastics hall, paving the way for the venue to host national and international televised events – showcasing our City to an even broader audience and enabling future generations of sporting stars.
The new Frankston Stadium will serve as the home for the Frankston and District Basketball Association (FDBA) and the Bayside Gymnastics Club (BGC), which have both outgrown their current facilities.
Frankston Mayor Cr Kris Bolam said the development is the result of years of advocacy from the Council and these local sporting clubs, who have long championed the need for a larger, more modern, purpose-built facility.
“The stadium will create more opportunities for participation and skill development, especially for young girls, women, and people with disabilities, in two of Frankston’s fastest-growing sports,” he said.
“As we’ve already seen with Jubilee Park Stadium in the 18 months that it has been open, once Frankston Stadium is complete, we will be in an even greater position to attract higher-profile national and international events.
“This means not only greater participation for these clubs and the sports, but it will also deliver significant social and economic benefits for the broader community.
“Council is very proud to be delivering this project in partnership with the Australian and Victorian Governments and we thank them for their support.”
The FDBA and BGC say the project is a dream come true and are excited for what it will mean for their sporting communities.
FDBA CEO Wayne Holdsworthy: “Basketball in this region has grown dramatically in the past few years. We are now the second largest association in Australia with over 10,000 participants from four-five-year-olds to veterans.
“This project is a spectacular example of what can happen when all levels of government and sports groups come together with a community focus.”
Bayside Gymnastics Club Secretary Priscilla Martorella: “It’s been a long journey for us to find a place to call home and we couldn't be more excited.
This stadium will provide stability in our club and more opportunities for growth through membership, staffing and gymnastics as a sport in our community.”
The stadium is part of a broader precinct planning approach for Kananook which included comprehensive engagement with stadium user groups to inform the precinct design including careful integration with surrounding facilities including the new Kananook Car Park.
The project has also been developed in alignment with the City’s Community Vision and Council Plan, which were shaped by community feedback showing overwhelming support for the project.
Construction is set to begin in mid-2025 and is expected to take approximately two years to complete.
During this period, the Frankston and District Basketball Association will relocate to Jubilee Park Stadium and Bayside Gymnastics Club will continue to operate at its existing home at the Monterey Secondary College campus.
Full details about the project including artist's impressions are available at: www.frankston.vic.gov.au/Frankston-Stadium