FRANKSTON, VIC — Almost 4,000 new plants have been added to Frankston’s Young Street as part of a wider push to refresh the city’s central business district and improve safety, amenity, and presentation.
The plantings span the length of Young Street between Davey Street and Frankston Station and are the latest step in the Young Street Action Plan, Frankston City Council’s ongoing strategy to improve one of the city’s busiest precincts.
While the calendar has turned to winter, Council says the new greenery will provide year-round colour and enhance the area’s appeal for both locals and visitors. Further beautification is also planned, with landscaping works due to begin on the median strip outside Frankston Station in the coming weeks.
The planting initiative complements a range of other works completed over the past 12 months under the same plan. These include:
The launch of a Community Connectors program in partnership with South East Community Links and Metro Trains, providing trained support workers around Frankston Station and Young Street.
Increased patrols by Council’s Rapid Response Team to deter antisocial behaviour.
Upgrades to daily cleaning operations, including footpath and street sweeping, graffiti removal, and litter collection.
According to Council, the measures form part of a broader effort to ensure Young Street is a safer and more welcoming entrance to the Frankston CBD.
Proposed actions for the 2025–2026 financial year include expanding Community Connectors into surrounding areas, providing a new Trader Assistance Directory outlining local business support services, and improving access to CCTV footage for Victoria Police. Council says it will seek a commitment from Victoria Police for additional patrols in return.
Funding has also been earmarked to assist the re-establishment of Neighbourhood Watch Frankston, which has been inactive in recent years.
The Young Street Action Plan is part of Council’s wider focus on CBD revitalisation and economic recovery following the challenges of the pandemic and continued social issues in the area.
For more information, visit the Frankston City Council website.
