We’re upgrading several small playspaces around Manningham in 2023.
Here is an update on our current and upcoming renewals.
We’re upgrading several small playspaces around Manningham in 2023. ...
We’re upgrading several small playspaces around Manningham in 2023.
Here is an update on our current and upcoming renewals.
For more information about this project, including project updates, please visit Your Say Manningham.
Improving drainage and flood mitigation is one of the ways we're building a better Manningham.
As part of our 2023-24 Capital Works Program, we're ugrading the drainage system at Melbourne Hill Road, Warrandyte to improve stormwater management and reduce flood risk.
Where is it?
The project area covers approximately 35 hectares of residential area along Melbourne Hill Road, Houghton Road, Francis Street, and Lorraine Avenue.
Why is the upgrade needed?
This upgrade was initiated in response to the severe flooding event in December 2011, where several residential and commercial properties flooded in the area.
The project will involve constructing a new drainage system to minimise the future risk of houses flooding in this catchment. The new drainage system will better direct stormwater into underground drains and reduce the risk of future flooding events.
The upgrade aims to:
When will the works happen?
Phase one construction commenced in June 2023. This phase will be delivered in four stages, and is expected to take five months to complete.
We’re aiming to commence phase two construction in late 2024.
We will let you know if delays occur due to poor weather or unexpected events.
How will the works affect me?
Road closures
During the construction process, we will be required to close sections of the road. Appropriate detour signage and traffic management will be in place to assist with traffic flow. Every effort will be made to reduce any inconvenience during the progress of these works. Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times.
Impacted properties
Some sections of the new drainage system overlap with easements on private property. If your property is impacted, we will contact you directly via mail with detailed information on the next step.
We will make every effort to reduce inconvenience to residents. Thank you for your patience while we plan and undertake these important works.
Questions?
If you have any questions about these works or our drainage upgrade program, contact us.
For more information about this project, visit our Your Say page.
Disc Golf, also known as Frisbee Golf, is an outdoor, fun and free activity offered right here in Manningham. Similar to traditional golf, disc golf involves participants throwing a disc into an elevated metal basket in the least amount of throws....
Disc Golf, also known as Frisbee Golf, is an outdoor, fun and free activity offered right here in Manningham. Similar to traditional golf, disc golf involves participants throwing a disc into an elevated metal basket in the least amount of throws. Ruffey Lake Park is home to disc golf in Manningham and the course can be accessed with no booking required. The trees and change in terrain throughout provide a mix of obstacles and a challenge for players. The best thing about disc golf is it’s free and suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
Looking to give it a try? All you need to do is grab your photo ID and head down to the Doncaster Library. There you can borrow discs for free and get started– it’s that simple. You can borrow the discs for up to three weeks at a time and return them through the afterhours chute if the library is closed when you want to return them.
Grab a couple of your mates and head down to Ruffey Lake. To find the first tee and baskets, enter via Church Road North and you’ll find the start of the course near the picnic and playground area.
For more information about Disc Golf and the Ruffey Lake course, contact Melbourne Disc Golf Club.
Connecting our community through safe footpaths is one of the ways we’re building a better Manningham.
As part of our 2024/25 Capital Works Program, we’re building a footpath along Parker Street between Milne Street and McLachlan Street to better connect residents and the broader community to the shops and facilites at Templestowe Village. This will also include kerb and channel and roadside drainage.
Where is it?
We’re building a footpath along Parker Street between Milne Street and McLachlan Street, Templestowe.
Why is the footpath needed?
There is no current path, with uneven terrain alongside the road. This is a particularly steep slope making pedestrian movement currently difficult. Building this path will better connect residents and the broader community to the shops and facilites at Templestowe Village.
When will the works happen?
Works will begin in late May 2024, taking around nine weeks to complete.
Project dates are subject to change due to programming with our contractors and weather
How will the works affect me?
We will make every effort to minimise disruptions during construction.
Questions?
If you have any questions about these works or our footpaths program, contact us.
We’re upgrading several small playspaces around Manningham in 2023. ...
We’re upgrading several small playspaces around Manningham in 2023.
Here is an update on our current and upcoming renewals.
Connecting our community through safe footpaths is one of the ways we’re building a better Manningham.
We’re constructing a footpath link along Porter Street, through the road reserve.
Where is it?
We will construct the footpath along the southern side of Porter Street between Church Road and Niland Rise, Templestowe.
When will the works happen?
Why is the footpath needed?
A section of the footpath is missing between Church Road and Niland Rise. The new footpath will create a connection to the bus stop and community facilities, including the reserve to the west and shops to the east.
How will the works affect me?
The works are not expected to cause major disruptions to nearby residents. Access through the reserve may be affected during construction.
We will make every effort to reduce inconvenience to residents. Thank you for your patience while we plan and undertake these important works.
Questions?
If you have any questions about these works or our footpaths program, contact us.
Smiths Road footpath now complete!
Thank you to the community for your patience and understanding during construction.
We are constructing a footpath along Smiths Road, Templestowe as part of our footpath priority program to improve the accessibility and safety of pedestrians.
The proposed footpath will be along the west side of Smiths Road between Tiffany Grove and Porter Street.
The new footpath will provide residents with a well-connected and safe all-weather footpath on Smiths Road to connect them from recently completed Pettys Reserve to our new footpath network on Porter St and Oliver road.
The works are scheduled to start in October 2022 and be completed by January 2023.
We will provide updates if disruptions to the schedule occur.
We will notify residents whose properties will be directly affected. You will not be able to access your driveway for up to seven days while newly poured concrete is being set.
We understand that this will cause inconvenience and will make every effort to minimise disruptions during construction.
If you have any questions about these works or our footpaths program, contact us.
We’re upgrading several small playspaces around Manningham in 2023. ...
We’re upgrading several small playspaces around Manningham in 2023.
Here is an update on our current and upcoming renewals.
Find out more about the public toilet upgrade at Donvale Reserve. ...
As part of the Public Toilet Plan 2021, we're upgrading the toilets at Donvale Reserve in 2024.
These public toilets are located in the northeast corner of Donvale Reserve, at 36 to 82 Mitcham Road, Donvale.
We have begun preparing for the toilet upgrade works, and the temporary toilet block is available for use. Construction will begin as soon as possible and we expect to complete the project by mid-2024.
Construction on the playspace upgrade has also begun. Find out more at Your Say Manningham.
The implementation of the Public Toilet Plan involves delivering new public toilets and refurbishing existing ones. The upgraded facilities will be safer, gender-inclusive and more accessible with improved footpath connections.
We have prioritised this location to be delivered in 2023/24 to align with the playspace upgrade scheduled for March 2023.
The upgraded toilets will include:
• An accessible cubicle
• Two ambulatory cubicles
• Baby and child change facilities
• A rainwater tank to utilise a natural water supply
• External and internal powered lighting • Skylights for natural lighting
• Perforated picture panels with painted images inspired by the local surroundings
• Concrete paths to connect the toilets with surrounding facilities
To minimise the noise and disruptions caused by these works, our modular toilets are made offsite in Geelong and then delivered to the site.
During construction, we will provide temporary toilets for public use. If possible, these toilets will be connected to the existing plumbing infrastructure to reduce any unpleasant smells.
If you have any questions about this project, please contact our Building Projects team on 9840 9333 or at manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au.
Connecting our community through safe footpaths is one of the ways we’re building a better Manningham.
As part of our 2023/24 Capital Works Program and Bicycle Network Priority Program, we're building a safe and accessible shared path connection to improve accessibility and safety for all users.
Where is it?
We're building a shared path on the western side of Tunstall Road, Donvale, between Beverly Street and St Clems Reserve. This will replace the existing footpath.
When will the works happen?
These works are underway, and we expect to finish the project by the end of June.
Why is the footpath needed?
We're upgrading the footpath to a shared path to improve cyclist safety and encourage the uptake of active transport.
The vision of the Manningham Bicycle Strategy 2013 is to meet the cycling needs of residents and, more importantly, to make cycling a safe, attractive and viable mode of transport.
The Strategy focuses on local trips within a three to five-kilometre radius of key destinations, including local neighbourhood activity centres, community and transport hubs, and regional sporting and community recreation reserves.
How will the works affect me?
During construction, you may notice construction noise and reduced on-street parking.
The works may temporarily impact driveway access to some properties. If your property is affected, we’ll contact you directly.
Please follow the directions of signage and staff as you move through the area.
We thank you for your patience and understanding while we work to improve footpath connections in your area.
Questions?
If you have any questions about these works or our footpaths program, contact us.
Tolstoy Reserve footpath is now complete!
Thank you to the community for your patience and understanding during construction.
Connecting our community through safe footpaths is one of the ways we’re building a better Manningham.
As part of our 2022-23 Capital Works Program, we’re constructing a sealed footpath in Tolstoy Reserve to improve accessibility through the reserve.
Where is it?
We will upgrade the footpath through Tolstoy Reserve between Tolstoy Court and King Street, Doncaster East.
Why is the footpath needed?
The current footpath is being upgraded to provide an even more accessible path through the reserve.
When will the works happen?
The project will take place in June 2023.
If delays occur due to poor weather or unexpected events, we will let you know.
How will the works affect me?
The works are not expected to cause major disruptions to nearby residents. Access through the reserve may be affected during construction.
We will make every effort to reduce inconvenience to residents. Thank you for your patience while we plan and undertake these important works.
Questions?
If you have any questions about these works or our footpaths program, contact us.
Currawong Bush Park is a special place for students to learn about our local wildlife and habitat. ...
Currawong Bush Park is a special place for students to learn about our local wildlife and habitat.
For the duration of Term two, Council is running a series of education programs for all Manningham primary schools hosted at Currawong Bush Park. These programs focus on the natural environment with a range of activities including nature stewardship, environmental leadership, waste and recycling and biodiversity education. Each participating school is also allocated their own day of fun learning activities.
Recently a special feature of the Term two program has been the inclusion of a Wurundjeri education session and guided walk, in partnership with the Wurundjeri Cultural Services. Currawong Bush Park will also host a special recognition event with students and Traditional Owners to coincide with Reconciliation Week (27 May to 3 June).
This term the Currawong education program has hosted nine local schools and over 550 students, a great introduction to local habitat and biodiversity for our next generation.
Walker Street footpath is now complete!
Thank you to the community for your patience and understanding during construction.
As part of our footpath Capital Works Program, we are constructing a footpath along Walker Street, Doncaster. The new footpath will improve accessibility and safety.
Walker Street, between between Whittens Lane and Arthur Street in Doncaster.
To provide residents with a well-connected and safe all-weather footpath on the west side of Walker Street Doncaster, between Whittens Lane and Arthur Street.
The project will commence in April 2023.
Disruptions to the schedule can occur due to weather, contractor availability, and possible restrictions to work.
During the construction process, we may be required to close one lane of Walker Street to construct the footpath. Appropriate detour signage and traffic management will be in place to assist with traffic flow and to provide guidance on access to your properties.
We will notify residents whose properties will be directly affected. Every effort will be made to reduce any inconvenience during the progress of these works.
Works will be programmed to minimise disruption to private properties and maintain emergency access and will generally be undertaken during normal working hours.
If you have any questions about these works or our footpaths program, contact us.
This project is complete!
We have completed the project, but we will be on site to fix any final defects and clean up.
We would like to thank the community for their patience and understanding during the construction process.
Connecting our community through safe footpaths is one of the ways we’re building a better Manningham.
As part of our 2023/24 Capital Works Program, we’re constructing the missing section of footpath between 80 and 98 Wood Street, Templestowe, to improve safety and accessibility.
This project will include:
Where is it?
We will construct the footpath on the south side of Wood Street (between McLachlan Street and Milne Street) in Templestowe.
Why is the footpath needed?
This project aims to improve all-weather safety and connectivity for pedestrians travelling through the area. It will link nearby footpaths and provide improved accessibility and a safe, all-weather connection for pedestrians.
Installing kerb and channel and underground stormwater drainage will assist in directing stormwater into drains.
When will the works happen?
The project commenced in late September. As of late December, the footpath is mostly complete and open to pedestrians. We will be back on site in mid January to complete final touch-ups.
How will the works affect me?
We will make every effort to reduce inconvenience to residents, motorists and pedestrians as we progress this project.
uring these works, please allow extra time to travel safely through the area and follow directions indicated by signage and traffic controllers. between the hours of 7.00am and 5.00pm on weekdays, and emergency vehicle access will be maintained at all times.
Please note that we may store materials and machinery on the nature strip in Wood Street, and some small street trees may need to be removed. However, we will replant vegetation whenever possible once the project is complete.
Thank you for your patience while we plan and undertake these important works.
Questions?
If you have any questions about these works or our footpaths program, please contact us.
This project is complete!
Thank you to the community for your patience and understanding during construction.
Connecting our community through safe footpaths is one of the ways we’re building a better Manningham.
As part of our 2023-24 Capital Works Program, we’re building a footpath along Church Road between King Street and Ruffey Lake Park, creating a new connection to the park.
Where is it?
We’re building a footpath along the eastern side of Church Road (north), between King Street and Ruffey Lake Park, Templestowe.
Why is the footpath needed?
There is currently a gap in the footpath network between King Street and the entrance to Ruffey Lake Park on Church Road. By building a new path, users entering and exiting the park from the Church Road entrance will have a more convenient and accessible connection.
When will the works happen?
Works began in mid-November 2023 and were completed on time, in December 2023.
How will the works affect me?
We’ll contact any residents whose properties will be directly affected.
During the works, there may be some minor traffic delays. We’ll have traffic control onsite to guide you through the area.
We will make every effort to minimise disruptions during construction, and we appreciate your patience and support during these while we work to improve footpaths in your area
Questions?
If you have any questions about these works or our footpaths program, contact us.
Recently, Bulleen Skatepark underwent a major upgrade that not only renewed the space but also paid homage to its 1980s roots. ...
Did you know that Victoria's oldest remaining skate facility is located at Bulleen Skatepark? The skate bowl dates all the way back to 1982!
Recently, the park underwent a major upgrade that not only renewed the space but also paid homage to its 1980s roots. The upgrade included a range of new features and refurbishments, such as the restoration of the snake run and the installation of two vibrant, pastel-coloured shade shelters that reflect the bowl’s 1980s heritage.
Additional street and skate park elements were also added, making the space suitable for both beginner and intermediate skaters. Visitors can now enjoy new seating arrangements, a 170sqm ball court for basketball and netball, as well as a sealed path with lighting to connect the space with Alison Avenue.
Construction on the upgrade began in September and was completed on schedule in December 2023. The park now boasts a wide range of facilities that cater to everyone, from beginners to seasoned skaters.
If you want to learn more about this impressive facility, you can visit Swanston Reserve.
If you have any questions about the upgrade, contact us.
Find out how you can provide feedback on the proposed design for the Carawatha Reserve expansion. ...
We’re expanding Carawatha Reserve to create more open space for local residents and visitors to Doncaster Hill.
We've developed a concept plan for the upgrade, which includes:
Provide your feedback on our proposed concept design by 31 March 2024.
For more information or questions
Contact our City Planning team on 9840 9333 or at manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au.
The Sharon Reserve community celebration and planting event scheduled for Tuesday 13 September has been postponed due to weather. ...
The Sharon Reserve community celebration and planting event scheduled for Tuesday 13 September has been postponed due to weather.
The community celebration at Sharon Reserve in Doncaster will now be held on Tuesday 20 September, 4.00 pm - 5.00 pm.
The Warrandyte community celebrated their newest community park and playspace in style in September, with hundreds turning out for the official opening of wonguim wilam. ...
The Warrandyte community celebrated their newest community park and playspace in style on Sunday 18 September, with hundreds turning out for the official opening of wonguim wilam.
Tunes from local musicians set the mood, while the Lions Club fired up the new barbecue facilities and hosted a sausage sizzle.
Now and Not Yet café kept the grown-ups topped up with coffee and donuts, while the kids did their best to reach the top of the tower in the incredible new playspace.
Manningham Mayor, Cr Michelle Kleinert officially opened wonguim wilam, saying that the occasion (on Sunday 18 September) was a fantastic way to celebrate the culmination of a journey that began five years ago.
“I’m pleased that we have created this beautiful, inviting, accessible and safe space for everyone to use,” Cr Kleinert said.
“The park has Indigenous vegetation, animal habitats, community art and shade. There’s space for people to walk away from the road, sit down, enjoy the outdoors, come together or have a barbecue. There’s equipment for people to get fit and an incredible playground for children. There are also signs to inform us of this place’s past, to remind us of its heritage,” the Mayor added.
The Woi-wurrung name, wonguim wilam (pronounced won-goom-wil-lum), translates to ‘boomerang place’.
The playspace upgrade was made possible through a $300,000 grant from the Victorian Government Parks Revitalisation Grants Program and a $45,000 contribution towards the exercise station from the Warrandyte Lions Club (co-funded by Manningham Council).
Cr Kleinert thanked the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Corporation for its support and guidance throughout the naming process, and members of the project reference group for their time and leadership.
“The Lions Club also showed their willingness to be community leaders by supporting the park’s name change. Thank you for taking up this important opportunity in reconciliation and for your contributions to the park over the last 40 years.”
Manningham Council received the ‘Excellence in Place Naming’ award for naming wonguim wilam at the Asia Pacific Spatial Excellence Awards earlier this year.
Learn more by visiting: yoursay.manningham.vic.gov.au/wonguim-wilam or check out the park in person at 225 Yarra St, Warrandyte.
Manningham Council has recently noticed a spike in the number of residents and businesses misusing street litter bins in the municipality. ...
Manningham Council has recently noticed a spike in the number of residents and businesses misusing street litter bins in the municipality.
This has resulted in the unsightly overflow of bins, and litter to spill onto streets and nearby properties.
Street litter bins are only provided for the disposal of small items, such as drink containers, food packaging and cigarette butts.
Under the Environment Protection Act, it is an offence to dump household or commercial waste into or next to a street litter bin.
Anyone caught dumping waste illegally at a street litter bin may receive an on the spot fine of $295.
Manningham Council understands from time to time residents will have excess litter from a house party or special event. In these cases, residents are asked to dispose of their excess waste at either the Banyule Waste Recovery Centre or the Whitehorse Recycling and Waste Transfer Centre for a one off charge; however excess recyclables can be disposed of for free.
If excess rubbish is being generated on a regular basis, residents and businesses can upgrade their bin options by calling Council’s Waste Management Officers on 9846 0579.
Residents who witness anyone dumping waste illegally or littering, are asked to record the location, date, time and other important details (e.g. car registration) and report it to the Manningham Litter Watch hotline 1800 NO LITTER (1800 665 488).