Plans for a cutting-edge $63 million Frankston transport precinct revealed

DESIGNS for Frankston’s $63 million train station redevelopment have been revealed, with construction on the long-awaited transport precinct set to begin later this month.

Works are set to begin this month on the revamped Frankston Station.

DESIGNS for Frankston’s new train station have been unveiled with construction on the long-awaited transport precinct set to begin later this month.

The cutting-edge plan for the $63 million Frankston Station Precinct Redevelopment will be publicly revealed on Tuesday, created by Genton Architecture as part of a design competition.

The project will include new buildings, upgrades to the entrance and subway access, and a public plaza.

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The new Frankston Station is set to be completed by the end of 2018

Works are set to begin this month and the station will be temporarily closed from June as construction hits its peak.

Minister for Public Transport Jacinta Allan said it would revitalise the area.

“This new station will be bigger and better than before. It will be a community centre Frankston can be proud of,’’ Ms Allan said.

“We’re removing level crossings, building new and improved stations and delivering better public transport in the southeastern suburbs and across Victoria.”

Member for Frankston Paul Edbrooke welcomed the design.

“Our community is so excited for this new station. For too long Frankston has been neglected — we’re righting that wrong with this new station, which will create a more accessible, inviting area to live, work and visit.”

“It will be a true gateway to the peninsula and a place our community can be proud of — something we’ve been looking forward to for over 40 years.”