A fresh look for Excelsior Drive shopping precinct

Published on 30 October 2020

The Excelsior Drive shopping strip in Frankston North is set for a revamp thanks to funding from the Victorian Government and Frankston City Council.

Ian Warren from Golden Bakery on Excelsior Drive said the project, which will include revitalising the precinct with trees, garden beds and exposed aggregate footpaths, would improve the appeal of the area.

“There are a lot of businesses here; my wife Le has owned the bakery for 17 years, and anything that helps people stay in their local area to shop, is a good thing,” Mr Warren said.

“Attractive shrubs and evening out the footpath will definitely make the area more appealing which is great, because with what we’ve just been through with COVID, we’ve seen that shopping locally has a lot of benefits.”

Frankston City Council CEO, Phil Cantillon, thanked the Victorian Government for its $100,000 contribution towards the revitalisation.

“These changes will make a wonderful difference to the look and feel of Excelsior Drive and Council is proud to have contributed $200,000 to the project.

“I would also like to thank the State Government and in particular, Frankston MP, Paul Edbrooke, for their commitment to this great initiative. We appreciate your continued support in reinvigorating retail and dining areas across the City.

“These projects support our businesses by giving shoppers great local options and help attract new retail and hospitality workplaces to our City.”

Mr Cantillon said work on the project was expected to commence in March 2021 and would take around three months.

Plans are due for completion in late November and will be made available to local businesses and the wider community to provide feedback towards the end of 2020.