Caption (from left): Frankston City Deputy Mayor Steffie Conroy, Cr Cherie Wanat, Frankston and District Basketball Association CEO Wayne Holdsworth, State Member for Frankston Paul Edbrooke MP, Cr Emily Green, Cr Nathan Butler, Federal Member for Dunkley Jodie Belyea MP, Cr Sue Baker, Bayside Gymnastics Club President Joyce Stocker, Frankston and District Basketball Association President Tim Bower, Cr Brad Hill, Mayor Kris Bolam, Frankston City Interim CEO Cam Arullanantham.
SEAFORD — Construction is now underway on the long-awaited $60 million redevelopment of Frankston Stadium, marking the largest infrastructure investment in Frankston City Council’s history.
Located in the heart of Seaford, opposite Kananook Station and next to the newly completed $24 million Kananook Car Park, the major project is set to transform the local sporting landscape and deliver broad economic and social benefits across the region.
The stadium will boast 10 basketball courts, a show court with 1,000-seat retractable seating, broadcast-ready infrastructure for major events, and Frankston’s first purpose-built community gymnastics hall. It will also include upgraded changerooms, a new café, upstairs viewing areas, and sustainable design features targeting a 5 Star Green Star rating.
Frankston Mayor Kris Bolam said the redevelopment goes far beyond bricks and mortar.
“What we’re building here goes far beyond sport,” Cr Bolam said.
“This facility will create new opportunities for local businesses, grow local jobs and support the next generation of players, gymnasts and community members.”
The project will provide a permanent new home for two rapidly growing local organisations — the Frankston & District Basketball Association (FDBA) and the Bayside Gymnastics Club (BGC) — both of which have outgrown their current venues.
FDBA CEO Wayne Holdsworth described the redevelopment as “historic.”
“This redevelopment signifies trust and a commitment to respect demonstrated time and again by each level of government and particularly Frankston Council,” he said.
“Our 10,000 active participants are excited for the future of basketball in Frankston.”
Bayside Gymnastics Club Head Coach Katrina Aldington said the new facility reflects the evolution of the sport.
“We are proud to be a part of Bayside history that transitions our home to a permanent, dedicated facility,” she said.
“We are grateful for the opportunity to continue to provide accessibility to our sport in our pursuit to develop skills for life.”
The stadium is expected to support 135 jobs during construction and 20 ongoing roles once operational. Annual visitation is projected at 451,000, with more than 9 million visits expected over the next two decades. The precinct’s health and economic benefits are forecast to grow substantially — with community health gains rising from $1.6 million annually to $32.9 million by 2045, and local economic benefits projected to reach nearly $60 million by the same year.
The redevelopment is jointly funded by Frankston City Council, the Australian Government ($15 million), and the Victorian Government, with additional support from Sport and Recreation Victoria, Gymnastics Victoria and Basketball Victoria.
Federal Member for Dunkley Jodie Belyea MP said the stadium would particularly benefit young girls and women in sport.
“The new Frankston Stadium will do just that for both gymnastics and basketball, and I look forward to seeing us reap the rewards as a community.”
State Member for Frankston Paul Edbrooke MP said the investment marks an exciting milestone.
“This is an exciting time for basketball in Frankston City,” he said.
Together with the Kananook Car Park, the redevelopment represents an $84 million investment in the precinct and will include 430 car spaces, 102 bicycle parking bays, and improved pedestrian connections to Kananook Reserve.
Feature highlights:
- 10 courts (6 new, 4 upgraded), including multipurpose courts
- 1,000-seat show court with broadcast infrastructure
- First purpose-built gymnastics hall in Frankston
- New café, accessible changerooms, lift, and upstairs viewing
- Landscaping and pathway upgrades
- Sustainable design targeting Green Star certification
Question remains: Will this long-awaited investment in sport and community deliver lasting value — and will council ensure it’s accessible to all?
