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Cr Carli Lange is the Mayor of Manningham.
Cr Carli Lange is a resident of Warrandyte and an active community advocate.
Cr Lange is passionate about Manningham’s Green Wedge, protecting local parklands and sporting facilities, including cycling and walking connections. She supports school mentor programs, health and support services for both families and older residents. She is an advocate for emergency management, reducing traffic congestion as well as sustainable and responsible development.
Cr Lange believes in being authentic, proactive and transparent in representing the community’s needs and concerns. She has a background in teaching and has been president of the Warrandyte Community Association (WCA) since 2018.
Committees and working groups
We can all participate in the movement to minimise waste.
To celebrate Plastic Free July, we'll be popping up at our local activity centres to chat with visitors about how we can all continue reducing our waste and in particular, single-use plastics.
Come along and say hello!
One of Australia’s most important national occasions, ANZAC Day goes beyond the anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli in 1915. It is the day in which we remember all Australians who served and died in all wars and operational service past and present. Come along and mark the day at one of the RSL services in Manningham.
- 10.30am: March
Prior to the ANZAC service a march will commence in Yarra Street.
- 10.45am: Service
Warrandyte RSL will hold an ANZAC service at the conclusion of the march noted above. Refreshments and morning tea will be available in the club following the service. Limited reserved seating is available on the club balcony for those unable to stand for the service. Doors open from 10.00am.
Phone 0481 307 696 to reserve seating
Elections for Manningham occurs every 4 years. There are 9 wards, with a representative in each. ...
Council elections happen every 4 years on the fourth Saturday in October. Voting is by post.
The Local Government Act 2020 and the Local Government (Electoral) Regulations 2020, regulates conduct of council elections. The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) manages the process.
If you’ve got any questions about the electoral process, you can contact the election office on 8619 1140.
Manningham ward structure
Manningham has 9 wards with a councillor in each. The wards are:
- Bolin
- Currawong
- Manna
- Ruffey
- Schramm
- Tullamore
- Waldau
- Westerfolds
- Yarra.
Election period policy
The Local Government Act 2020 requires an Election Period Policy that gives councillors and officers guidance. The policy deals with the period leading up to, and during the election period.
For more information, you can view our policy.
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Come and see this photo exhibition and learn about how Warrandyte Stone has been used in the town's walls, memorials, houses, and buildings.
Don't miss the accompanying Foundation Stone Talk by the master stonemason, James Charlwood.
Foundation Stone Talk with James Charlwood
The talk will be at 2:00 pm on Sunday, 15 May in the Federation Room at the Grand Hotel Warrandyte.
If you would like to attend, please contact the Warrandyte Historical Society to reserve your place.
The Warrandyte Historical Society are running this event.
The Warrandyte Historical Society invite you to come and learn about the discovery of gold in Warrandyte and how it shaped the township and community.
Warrandyte is justifiably proud of its place in the gold history of Victoria. Gold was first discovered at Anderson's Creek in June 1851. It was the first officially published goldfield, named the 'Victoria Field', in honour of the new Colony. It was also the first place in the Colony to issue gold mining licences.
This exhibit celebrates the 170th anniversary of the first discovery by Louis John Michel and his team. You'll find interesting and colourful banners on display inside and outside the Museum, showcasing
the discovery of gold and how this has shaped the township and community. They share the lure of gold and excitement around the discovery that continues today.
You can visit to see the outside banners placed on the fence-line of the Museum at any time during the Heritage Festival. To access the banners inside the Museum, please see the exhibition times.
This exhibition is open from 18 April to 22 May 2022.
The indoor exhibition inside the Museum, is open on Sundays, from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
There is both on-street parking, and off-road car parks available on Yarra Street.
Starting from July we’re doing some important restoration works along the Main Yarra Trail in Warrandyte. The Main Yarra Trail is much loved by our community and an important environmental asset to the area.
Unfortunately, the trail has been hit hard by unprecedented rainfall in the last few years. This has caused significant damage to structure of the trail and the native plants around it. Excess water has also caused some older trees to die prematurely, without younger trees ready to take their place.
After the heavy rainfall we implemented a series of temporary measures to stop further erosion and to keep the trail open. We’re now focusing on the long-term restoration of the trail and the environment around it.
The Manningham Green Wedge Infrastructure Plan has been considered in the design and approach to the restoration, to ensure the works are sustainable and sympathetic to the semi-rural character of the area.
To undertake these works we have engaged the services of an expert contractor. Their expertise will be instrumental in restoring the trail to its full potential, so it can be enjoyed for many years to come.
Where will the restoration works be?
The restoration process will occur in eight sections between Everard Drive and Tills Drive in Warrandyte. The extent of restoration work in each section will vary based on the extent of damage. Please refer to the details provided on the back of this sheet for more information.
When will the works occur?
Works commenced in August 2023, and we expect to complete them by the end of the year. Works will begin on the section of the trail at Everard Drive and finish at Tills Drive. The construction timeline is subject to weather delays.
Will the trail be closed during restoration?
Sections of the trail will need to be temporarily closed during the week but will reopen for the weekend. We’ll have detour signage in place to support you in enjoying the trail as normally as possible during the works.
What will the restoration works include?
For most of the trail, we are simply levelling out the path, adding more gravel, weeding and planting. Some small sections will need more extensive structural work, including:
- Cement stabilisation under some sections of the path (covered by rock to look the same as the remainder of the trail).
- Retaining a small section of the trail adjacent to Police Street, to stop the trail from eroding into the river.
- Due to severe path erosion, a boardwalk will replace the trail under the oak tree east of the Kangaroo Ground – Warrandyte Road Bridge.
Will there be any additional works?
We’re taking the opportunity to make some additional improvements to the trail at the car park near Kangaroo Ground Bridge. We’ll improve the drainage to reduce flooding from stormwater. We’ll also upgrade the path to improve accessibility for wheelchairs, cyclists, and prams. The path design will complement the aesthetic of the surrounding area. Please refer to the summary of works below for details.
Will cement stabilisation impact the environment?
It is important to restore the trail with a more durable surface to avoid the path becoming unpassable due to rutting and erosion caused by concentrated water flow and flooding.
The sections of the trail where we will use cement stabilisation already have a compacted surface, so the ground’s permeability will only be slightly affected. Our experienced engineers and arborists have determined that this minor change will unlikely harm nearby tree roots, as they’ve already adapted to the compacted surface.
What happens if we don’t do this maintenance?
Due to the heavy and constant rainfall last year the trail is at great risk of long-term damage if we do not put significant measures in place to restore it. Every effort has been made to ensure the trail retains the same look and feel once works are complete.
Who can I contact for more information?
For more information email manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au or phone 9840 9333.
Summary of works along the Main Yarra Trail
Please note these works are provisional depending on the condition of each section of the path when investigated further during construction.
Weeding of invasive species and planting of natives to encourage new growth. Path to be refreshed with new toppings and graded to support better drainage.
This section of the trail will be levelled out with rock, weeded and we’ll do some planting to encourage new growth. Stiggant Street Carpark and Police Street Carpark will also get minor drainage upgrades, including new drainage pits.
This section of the trail has experienced severe erosion. We may install a retaining wall at this location to prevent further erosion, ensuring the path can still be used in the future.
This section of the trail will be stabilised with a cement base and covered with rock to visually blend into the rest of the trail. The cement stabilisation will prevent severe erosion at this section of the trail to ensure it is always usable.
The lower path will not be touched, the upper path will be stabilised.
This section of the trail will be levelled out with rock, weeded and we’ll do some planting to encourage new growth. We will also undertake extensive weeding and planting in the Rainwater Garden opposite 177 Yarra Street so the plants in the garden do a more effective job of cleaning incoming storm water, reducing unnecessary pollution of our water ways.
This section of the trail will be stabilised with a cement base and covered with rock to visually blend into the rest of the trail. The cement stabilisation will prevent severe erosion at this section of the trail and reduce water ponding in the area.
We’re doing a range of works at this location including:
- Upgrading the drains in the carpark to reduce storm water flooding in the area
- Removing the gate and adding in bollards for better pedestrian access
- Fixing any damaged structures, including the memorial
- Stabilising the trail with a cement base, covered with rock to visually blend into the rest of the trail.
- Replacing the existing asphalt path will with a new concrete shared path, enhancing accessibility for wheelchairs, cyclists, and pedestrians between the carpark and the Main Yarra Trail. The design of the shared path will be sympathetic to the surrounding environment.
In Section 8, spanning from 284 Yarra Street to Tills Drive, erosion has reached an unacceptable level. To address this issue, a boardwalk will be installed beneath the oak tree, and in certain areas, the width of the trail path will be expanded from 1.5 to 2+ metres. These improvements will enable easier access for users traveling to and from Tills Drive, the stonehouse, and onward to Warrandyte State Park.
To address severe erosion in this section of the trail we’re installing a boardwalk under the Oak Tree and will widen the tail path from 1.5 to 2+ metres in certain sections. This will provide a better trail connection to and from Warrandyte State Park.
One of Australia’s most important national occasions, ANZAC Day goes beyond the anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli in 1915. It is the day in which we remember all Australians who served and died in all wars and operational service past and present.
Come along and mark the day at one of the RSL services in Manningham.
Let us know about any upcoming events - add your community event to our calendar.
Let's welcome our new Mayor - Warrandyte resident, school teacher and mother of three, Councillor Carli Lange!
The Yarra Ward Councillor was unanimously elected to the position by her peers at last night’s Annual Meeting (2 November 2023).
Cr Lange is a passionate advocate for the local community with her fellow councillors praising her for her energy, impartiality, empathy and work ethic.
Cr Lange will be supported in her new role by Deputy Mayor, Cr Laura Mayne who was also elected unanimously last night.
Cr L Mayne congratulated Cr Lange and said the new Mayor was truly deserving of the role as a compassionate, community-oriented leader, deeply connected to her community.
“Manningham is so lucky to have someone leading them with a heart as big as Cr Lange,” Cr Mayne said.
This sentiment was echoed by our outgoing Mayor Cr Deirdre Diamante.
“I know you will be a wonderful Mayor. You have a really strong spine and warm heart and that’s what we need in a Mayor. I’m sure your school students will be extremely proud and what an amazing example of a leader you are for them.” Cr Diamante said.
Council CEO, Andrew Day congratulated Cr Lange on behalf of the organisation.
“We will wrap our arms around you and have no doubt you will be up to the challenge. You are approachable and easy to work with. You have a really strong sense of getting the job done and we will do everything we possibly can to make this one of the greatest years of your life!” Mr Day said.
Cr Lange said she was blown away by the support of family, friends and community, and committed to her fellow Councillors priorities of governing with diligence, transparency, inclusivity and efficiency.
Cr Lange added that she would serve with open-mindedness and empathy while upholding the organisation’s values and achieving the growing community’s priorities through the Council Plan.
“We are lucky to live in this city, where we value sustainable, healthy living, a sense of belonging and respect for one another". Cr Lange said.
"Let’s enjoy this year together; let’s bring out the best in each other and let’s work with all levels of government to bring about the best outcomes for our community". "Let’s provide a solid foundation, ensure efficiency and stability. Let me work with you as your Mayor for we are Manningham!” Cr Lange said.
The Councillors and Mr Day thanked outgoing Mayor, Cr Deirdre Diamante for her valued contribution and leadership over the past year.
Cr Diamante lead with poise and passion. Among her many achievements during the Mayoral term, Cr Diamante worked tirelessly to raise awareness and advocate for people living with dementia, her dedication resulting in Manningham’s first dementia-friendly cafe. Cr Diamante’s term also saw the roll out of the Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) and community bus services.
Cr Diamante said it had been an honour to serve as Mayor in the city where she grew up and that she had enjoyed building relationships with community members from all walks of life. Cr Diamante said she particularly enjoyed one-on-one meetings with residents and welcoming 1400 new citizens to Manningham.
“We’ve done a lot of work this year Councillors and we’ve achieved all of this together.”