… we stop to remember those who have served to protect us. On this page Kids and Family Seniors WhatsOn … What's happening in Manningham this Remembrance Day …
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This Thursday 11 November is Remembrance Day. RSLs in Manningham are conducting services and fundraising for this important cause, as we stop to remember those who have served to protect us.
Doncaster RSL is holding a service at 10.45am.
The service will be outdoors, with covered seating. Poppies will also be available to buy on the day.
Corner Doncaster Road and Leeds Street, Doncaster.
Templestowe RSL will hold their annual service in the Remembrance Gardens, commencing 10.45am.
Corner of Foote and High streets, Lower Templestowe.
Warrandyte RSL will have their welfare officer Don and his support dog Zeus selling poppies at Quinton's Supa IGA in Warrandyte.
… our community lives, works and enjoys this neighbourhood. On this page Doncaster Hill … What is being upgraded in …
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We’re making a series of upgrades throughout Doncaster Hill - designed to improve the way our community lives, works and enjoys this neighbourhood.
These works form a part of our infrastructure planning for this area and the long standing Doncaster Hill Strategy.
Open space upgrades for Doncaster Hill
Designing for a new park in Doncaster Hill
July 2020 to July 2021
We are currently in the detailed design phase with demolition and construction to commence in the second half of 2021.
This park will provide additional open space to everyone living in the Doncaster Hill area.
To be located on Hepburn Road in Doncaster, properties have been acquired to make way for the new community park.
Walker Reserve has been upgraded
November 2019 to December 2019
Walker Reserve received an upgrade including a new path, bench, trees and vegetation on site.
A new spring balance toy was installed for children to enjoy.
The upgrades are designed to make the park more accessible and enjoyable for the local community.
Making Tram Road safer for our community
Investigating a new U-turn lane on Tram Road
Investigating a new U-turn lane to be built on Tram Road to provide motorists with a safe and legal location to perform U-turns. The new lane would also help to reduce the number of illegal U-turns being performed outside of the Applewood Retirement Village.
Pedestrian signals at the Applewood Retirement Village
The Federal Government has committed to funding new pedestrian signals on Tram Road outside of the Applewood Retirement Village in Doncaster. The new signals will help residents to safely cross Tram Road and access the adjacent bus stop.
The Victorian Department of Transport is managing this project and responsible for the timing of its delivery. We support this project to improve safety and access for pedestrians on Tram Road.
Creating more connections through local streets
Extension to Hepburn Road including a shared path
Hepburn Road has been extended from Walker Street to create a connection through to Clay Drive. Due to Covid restrictions, we are still finalising the shared path connections for pedestrians and cyclists but the road is now open to commuters. These improvements will enable easy access for local residents wanting to enjoy the new community park on Hepburn Road.
New traffic lights at the Tram Road and Merlin Street intersection
New traffic lights will be installed at the intersection of Tram Road and Merlin Street.
These lights will assist traffic flow through the southern area of Doncaster Hill, help residents to easily access Tram Road and create a safer road environment for all users.
In February, Council unanimously agreed to seek a judicial review into the Inquiry and Advisory Committee (IAC) Environment Effects Statement (EES) hearing process and the Minister’s assessment of the EES. The Directions Hearing for the Supreme Court challenge is scheduled for 24 April, and the Supreme Court hearing will be later in the year.
Irrespective of this, we will continue to work constructively with NELP and the State Government to ensure the interest of our community remains at the forefront of any discussions.
NEL early works are being delivered by PCB Contractors with underground works and site investigations such as borehole drilling to occur throughout the proposed alignment. Residents may notice access pits and launch shafts in the Bulleen area. Any concerns about early works should be directed to NELP by contacting their hotline on 1800 105 105.
In late 2020, the contractor for the construction of the North East Link will be announced. We will work with this contractor to help influence the final design and advocate for the commitments we have asked for to offset the impacts of the project.
Construction of the new tunnels is expected to commence in 2021 and works to the Eastern Freeway are anticipated to start from 2023.
… dog's wag of approval and here are your top 5 revealed. On this page Parks, Reserves and Playgrounds Paths and Trails …
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We love our pooches in Manningham. You've told us which dog friendly parks get your dog's wag of approval and here are your top 5 revealed.
Get out and about and test out one of the top 5 on your next walk.
5. Finns Reserve
Perfect for dogs who love a long walk.
Duncan Street, Lower Templestowe
The surrounding bushland trails of Finns Reserve will let you and your dog be one with nature and keep away from the hustle and bustle of the streets.
In open spaces near Wombat Bend enjoy a game of fetch or tug of war. Don't forget that you will need to keep a distance of 15 metres from the playground.
Located near the Yarra River and managed by Parks Victoria, the off leash area at Banksia Park gives you stunning views while both you and your pooch stretch your legs.
If your furry friend wants to run off lead, the Cherry Blossom Loop of Banksia Park is fenced so you can easily keep your eye on dogs who may like to wander.
You can also pop a leash on your pet and take a walk around the rest of Banksia Park. Bring a rug and a bite to eat and enjoy the picnic perfect park.
The perfect place for your dog to show off to their doggy friends.
Eastway Avenue, Donvale
This is a great place for you to train your furry companion, for socialisation or agility training.
Aranga Reserve is Manningham's dog activity hub. The fully fenced dog activity centre will help keep your dog safe while they socialise with the other dogs.
Energetic pups can jump, crawl and climb using the range of agility equipment on offer at Aranga Reserve
Why not make it a family outing, and bring a picnic to eat at the nearby picnic tables and let your children have fun on the playground.
Head to Warrandyte for your next dogs' day out and let them take in the sights and smells that beautiful Warrandyte has to offer.
Sit by the tranquil and picturesque Yarra River and simply watch the world go by. Or explore the walking trail with your canine companion, enjoying the natural bush area.
Finish your day with a treat at one of the many local cafes - a great day out for humans and dogs.
Enough space for your dogs to roam to their heart's desire - it’s the park that has it all
There are plenty of walking tracks throughout the park or if running wildly through the grass is your dog's thing, then Ruffey Lake Park is all their doggy dreams come true.
If all that running has made you and your pooch thirsty, then refresh at one of the pet friendly drinking fountains.
With plenty of playgrounds, barbecues, picnic tables and toilets, you can make it a full day outing with the whole family.
To protect vegetation in the park, there are some areas that are fenced, so please remember to keep your dog out of these areas. Plan your next trip to Ruffey Lake Park with your dog.
We're creating principles to guide good design for neighbourhood activity centres and inviting the community to contribute.
With the population expected to increase to more than 140,000 people in the next 12 years, activity centres will play an integral role in accommodating urban growth and development in Manningham.
The Activity Centre Design Concepts include objectives under six key themes:
Building height
Residential interfaces
Architectural presentation
Public realm
Sustainability
Access and car parking.
Manningham Mayor, Councillor Carli Lange said, “We want to hear from the community on how we can best accommodate growth and development, while ensuring that our activity centres and surrounding neighbourhoods maintain their liveability”.
“If you’re a resident, chances are you regularly visit at least one of our vibrant activity centres across the municipality,” Cr Lange said.
“We want to ensure that they continue to provide desirable destinations for people to live, shop, work and play – offering a range of retail, office and business opportunities, housing, community and education facilities,” Cr Lange added.
Community feedback on the Activity Centre Design Concepts will help inform the development of our draft Activity Centre Design Guidelines, which will be exhibited for community consultation in 2025.
The guidelines will be used to assess planning permit applications in activity centres as part of the Manningham Planning Scheme.
Our short survey closes on Sunday 16 June.
Participants to the survey will have the chance to enter the draw to win a $100 Westfield gift voucher.
With Council's endorsement of the Activity Centre Design Concepts at the 23 April 2024 meeting, these sessions also provide us with an opportunity to hear your views on how we can best manage growth across our activity centres.
We'll also be inviting feedback on the Victorian Government's plan for Victoria - the first statewide strategy to guide Victoria's growth until 2050. We want to make sure that the State Government considers what our community values when they develop their plan.
We hope you can join us to discuss these key strategic projects.
… customers who have contacted us in the last 12 months. On this page About Council Have Your Say Feedback … What …
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We recently heard from you as part of the 2019 Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey and through our own 2019 Citizen Connect research, with customers who have contacted us in the last 12 months.
Both surveys were conducted independently and report on statistically significant results. Overall, you rated us higher than the average rating for councils state-wide and the same as for councils in the metropolitan group.
Our top 3 performing service areas are waste management, recreational facilities and emergency and disaster management but there were also some services where there are opportunities for improvement. We also heard about your expectations, our performance and how you prefer to communicate with us.
… as well as the resilience and liveability of Manningham. On this page Responding to climate change All News Floods … …
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Water is a valuable resource and plays a vital role in connecting us all. It is fundamental to the health and wellbeing of our community, as well as the resilience and liveability of Manningham.
National Water Week (16-22 October) celebrates water innovation and achievements supporting Australia's sustainable future.
We are undertaking various flood and stormwater management initiatives, aimed at building a more resilient and liveable Manningham and to facilitate robust planning for the future.
This includes developing a draft Integrated Water Management Strategy, which will identify opportunities to adapt to a more water constrained future. We’re also undertaking flood mapping for Manningham in partnership with Melbourne Water to better understand flood risk.
Water management is a shared responsibility. To achieve greater environmental, social, cultural and economic benefits, we’re working closely with:
Yarra Valley Water
Melbourne Water
government departments and agencies
Manningham’s Flooding and Stormwater Management Community Reference Panel, and;
the broader community.
Manningham Council is also a member of the Yarra Catchment Integrated Water Management Forum. The Forum provides a collaborative platform across the water industry to oversee, support and, where necessary, facilitate water’s contribution to resilience and liveability.
We can all contribute to a sustainable water future.
We encourage you to take a look Yarra Valley Water’s Target 155 voluntary water efficiency program. Target 155 encourages metropolitan Melbourne households to use water efficiently, aiming to limit water use to 155 litres per person per day.
We also welcome Yarra Valley Water’s plans to address discharge from ageing septic systems, which contribute to pollution in Mullum Mullum Creek. This will improve water quality in Mullum Mullum Creek and downstream in the Yarra River. A piped sewerage system is proposed to be constructed in a key area of Park Orchards by 2030. For more information, visit yvw.com.au/ParkOrchards.
… Word on the street: What are your top five playspaces? Manningham … launches its Top Five Manningham series for 2018. On this page Have Your Say Parks, Reserves and Playgrounds Feedback … Word on the street: What are your top five playspaces? …
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Manningham families will get a chance to show off their favourite local playspaces in Manningham as Council launches its Top Five Manningham series for 2018.
Manningham Mayor Cr Andrew Conlon said the community was invited to name their favourite playspace in an online poll open until 5 February.
“One of the key themes of Council’s four year strategic plan is fostering healthy communities,” he said.
“With more than 300 parks and 150 local playspaces, Manningham has one of the largest networks of open and recreation spaces in metropolitan Melbourne.”
Through strong partnerships with the community, Council aims to create a healthy, safe and connected community with inviting places and well maintained community infrastructures.
“We want to know which playspaces are most popular to our community and why,” Cr Conlon said.
“It will assist Council in supporting healthy lifestyles, improve our community’s general wellbeing and encourage more young families to visit.”
The poll is available on Council’s website www.manningham.vic.gov.au/top-5-playspaces and is open to everyone until 5.00pm, Monday 5 February, with the results revealed shortly after.
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Manningham Council is creating principles to guide good design for neighbourhood activity centres and is inviting the community to contribute.
With the population expected to increase to more than 140,000 people in the next 12 years, activity centres will play an integral role in accommodating urban growth and development in Manningham.
Consultation is now open for the Activity Centre ‘Design Concepts’ which include objectives under six key themes:
Building height
Residential interfaces
Architectural presentation
Public realm
Sustainability
Access and car parking.
Manningham Mayor, Councillor Carli Lange said, “We want to hear from the community on how we can best accommodate growth and development, while ensuring that our activity centres and surrounding neighbourhoods maintain their liveability”.
“If you’re a resident, chances are you regularly visit at least one of our vibrant activity centres across the municipality,” Cr Lange said.
“We want to ensure that they continue to provide desirable destinations for people to live, shop, work and play – offering a range of retail, office and business opportunities, housing, community and education facilities,” Cr Lange added.
Community feedback will help inform development of the Activity Centre Design Guidelines (Guidelines).
The Guidelines will aim to ensure future development meets the community’s emerging needs and achieves vibrant centres that make a positive contribution to Manningham’s character and neighbourhoods. They will also consider economic, social and environmental outcomes.
When adopted, the Guidelines will be implemented through an amendment to the Manningham Planning Scheme. They will then be used to assess planning permit applications in activity centres.
They will apply across nine neighbourhood activity centres in Manningham, including:
Bulleen Plaza
Donburn
Doncaster East Village (Devon Plaza)
Jackson Court
Macedon Square / Plaza
Park Orchards
Templestowe Village
Tunstall Square
Warrandyte Goldfields
The draft Guidelines will be exhibited for community consultation in 2025.
For more information and to complete the short survey, visit Your Say Manningham
Survey closes on Sunday 16 June.
Survey participants will have the opportunity to enter the draw to win a $100 Westfield gift voucher.
Attend a focus group session
Council is also running two focus group sessions in May to discuss how to best manage growth across our activity centres.
… casual shooting times. Casual shooting times are listed on the Active Manningham Website. What to wear: comfortable … a basketball and a drink bottle. Mullum Mullum Reserve WhatsOn … Casual basketball shooting - This Girl Can …
Get down to Mullum Mullum Stadium and enjoy free casual basketball shooting during available casual shooting times.
… class. Pilates is a form of exercise which concentrates on strengthening the body with an emphasis on core strength. This helps to improve general fitness and … bottle, exercise mat and towel. Arts and Recreation WhatsOn … Come and Try Pilates - This Girl Can …
Come down and join this free pilates class.
Pilates is a form of exercise which concentrates on strengthening the body with an emphasis on core strength. This helps to improve general fitness and overall well-being. Similar to yoga, pilates concentrates on posture, balance and flexibility.
This session is for females of all ages, abilities and fitness levels.
What to wear: active wear
What to bring: water bottle, exercise mat and towel.
… are welcome to participate. To register, contact Andrea on 0407 800 418 or email wongaparktennis@yahoo.com.au . … What to bring: a drink bottle. Arts and Recreation WhatsOn … Come and Try Tennis - This Girl Can …
Wonga Park Tennis Club and Wonga Park Community Cottage invite women and girls to come and try tennis.
Little to no experience is required. All equipment will be provided.
Open to females aged 13 plus. All abilities and all fitness levels are welcome to participate.
… Spots are limited so registration is required. See you on the courts! What to wear: active wear and sneakers What to bring: water bottle Arts and Recreation WhatsOn … Come and Try Netball - This Girl Can …
Join us at Manningham Netball as we support the This Girl Can - Victoria campaign, encouraging girls to get active.
This free netball clinic at Mullum Mullum Stadium is for females aged 11 to 15 years. Delivered by Nardelli Coaching, with the assistance of our representative players and a special guest!
We're all about netball and want to introduce to you, why we love the game!