Frankston’s new train station is another step closer to becoming a reality, with the $63 million construction contract awarded and work expected to commence this month.
The Victorian Government has awarded the contract to deliver the Frankston Station Precinct Development to an alliance led by John Holland and KBR.
According to a statement from the state government, Genton Architecture emerged from a field of 39 to unanimously win the architectural design competition and has refined the design, which includes a distinctive new canopy and buildings, upgrades to the entrance and subway access to the Melbourne station.
Other improvements to the area include new public plazas and walkways that will create a thriving, modern shopping and transport hub.
The Level Crossing Removal Authority will oversee the project and minimise disruption by coordinating work with the nearby Skye/Overton Road level crossing removal.
Works will begin this month, starting with utility service relocation and technical surveys, followed by major construction and a temporary station closure from mid-year.
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