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… Advocacy We are advocating to influence state and federal … infrastructure and services. We advocate for you Advocacy is an important way for us to provide a voice for … Road to support the BRT along the Doncaster Road corridor. Advocacy Factsheet - Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Advocacy …

We advocate for you

Advocacy is an important way for us to provide a voice for the community on issues that matter. This is an essential role of local government.

We are advocating to influence state and federal governments to fund important priority projects around planning, transport, infrastructure and services.

Bus at station on Doncaster Road

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)

Manningham is the only municipality in metropolitan Melbourne not serviced by either a tram or train. Therefore, our buses are crucial to how our residents move around.

The Doncaster corridor Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) proposal is Council's public transport priority, as it can provide Manningham residents with a direct mass transit public transport connection to the CBD at a cost-effective and shorter timeframe.

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Jumping Creek Road in Wonga Park

Jumping Creek Road Wonga Park is in a unique and environmentally sensitive area. The road is being upgraded to improve safety for all users, including motorists, cyclists and pedestrians, whilst also protecting our wildlife and vegetation.

The works are expected to cost up to $21 million over the project life. This is a significant burden for the Manningham community, and we seek contributions from all levels of government to enable this project to proceed.

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  • Advocacy Factsheet - Crossing at Manningham Road interchange
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5 Ways intersection

5 Ways is a complex staggered intersection on State controlled arterial roads in Warrandyte South that experiences significant congestion and has a poor safety performance.

This intersection experiences significant congestion and has a poor safety performance, with one serious injury, and five other injury crashes in the past five years.

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  • Manningham Bus Network Review
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  • Advocacy Factsheet - Funding for Manningham Bus shelters
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  • Advocacy Factsheet - Reducing harm from gambling
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  • Yarra River Corridor Concept Plan - Council Meeting Minutes - 26 February 2019
    Yarra River Corridor Concept Plan - Council Meeting Minutes - 26 February 2019
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  • Advocacy Factsheet - New pedestrian bridges
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Other advocacy issues

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The North East Link project

The North East Link is Victoria's largest road project. The needs of our community and surrounding environment must be considered, before, during and after construction.

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Suburban Rail Loop

We're advocating for a Doncaster Station to be included in the first phase of construction of the Suburban Rail Loop.

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Youth mental health

We are seeking increased local access to youth mental health services in Manningham. We support the delivery of a headspace facility to meet demand and create meaningful impacts.

We welcome the announcement of funding for a service and will continue to advocate for local delivery.

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Affordable housing

We are seeking additional stimulus funding to registered housing services to work in partnerships with other councils to support vulnerable residents, particularly those with a disability.

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Better public transport

We are seeking accelerated funding by State Government for more bus services to meet growing demand and infrastructure improvements to improve the reliability and frequency of the local bus network. Key to this, is larger capacity buses and more services during peak periods to be provided on the Doncaster Area Rapid Transit (DART) SmartBus network.

We are also advocating for the implementation of a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) connection between the CBD and Doncaster as part of the North East Link Doncaster Busway project.

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Congestion on the Eastern Freeway

Doncaster Rail

We will continue to advocate for a heavy rail line between the CBD and Doncaster. We are strongly advocating to ensure that the North East Link project preserves a future alignment for Doncaster Rail, and that the design of the Doncaster Busway is delivered in a manner that allows it to be transitioned to heavy rail, once buses the bus system reaches capacity.

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Doncaster Hill public transport infrastructure

Improved transport infrastructure through Doncaster Hill will unlock and complement regional opportunities for improved access to jobs, educational and health facilities and to other community and social services.

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    Making it easier to recycle in Manningham
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    Roads - A priority for Manningham
    Media release supporting advocacy for improved roads in Manningham ahead of the federal election.
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    Media release advocating for local candidates to support better public transport in Manningham
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  • Advocacy Factsheet - Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
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  • Advocacy Factsheet - Crossing at Manningham Road interchange
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  • Advocacy Factsheet - Doncaster Park and Ride
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  • Advocacy Factsheet - Funding for Manningham Bus shelters
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  • Advocacy Factsheet - Jumping Creek Road
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  • Advocacy Factsheet - New pedestrian bridges
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  • Advocacy Factsheet - Fund Parks Victoria to renovate Westerfolds Manor
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  • Advocacy Factsheet - Reducing harm from gambling
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  • Advocacy Factsheet - Springvale Road, between Mitcham and Reynolds Roads, Donvale Duplication and Safety Improvements
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Suburban Rail Loop (SRL)
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A rail line to Doncaster

The Victorian Government's proposed underground rail link will connect suburbs from Cheltenham to Werribee.

The Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) includes a Doncaster Station. However construction may be over ten years away.

map showing the proposed stations and route of the Suburban Rail Loop

We are advocating for the Doncaster Station footprint to be set aside as part of Stage 1, to allow for planning of the Doncaster Hill precinct. For an express bus service that mirrors the Suburban Rail Loop Alignment. Providing a public transport connection to key education, healthcare and employment precincts.

Congestion on the Eastern Freeway

Why do we need a rail line to Doncaster?

Over 125,000 people in our community will benefit from a Doncaster Station. Currently our only public transport option is an over-crowded bus network that is often delayed by traffic congestion.

With Doncaster Hill’s population and traffic continuing to grow, we are urging the Victorian Government to include a Doncaster Station in stage two of the SRL and secure a location for the train station now.

Manningham is the only municipality without a tram or train line.

Car ownership per household is considerably high and daily public transport use for employment purposes is below the metropolitan average.

Our bus system is buckling under pressure to provide enough services and meet capacity for our growing city.

A chalk sketch of a conceptualisation of Doncaster Hill station at MC Square

Doncaster Station not part of stage one construction

We are strongly advocating to the Victorian Government to include Doncaster Station in Stage two of the SRL.

We are working with stakeholders and the SRL Authority to secure a site location for the future train station.

What’s next?

We will continue to work with the Suburban Rail Loop Authority and the Department of Transport to advocate for improved public transport services to Manningham.

We want

  • fewer roads
  • more public transport options for our community
  • a railway station to Doncaster
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Award Inspires Future Transport Advocacy
… Award Inspires Future Transport Advocacy The Doncaster Rail Advocacy Steering Committee (DRASC) has been recognised for its efforts in public transport advocacy in support of Doncaster Rail, by winning the 2015 …
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The Doncaster Rail Advocacy Steering Committee (DRASC) has been recognised for its efforts in public transport advocacy in support of Doncaster Rail, by winning the 2015 Paul Mees award.

The Paul Mees Award was inaugurated in 2013 by the Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) to commemorate the outstanding work of the late Paul Mees as an advocate for public transport and a world-renowned transport academic.

Manningham Council Mayor, Cr Jennifer Yang thanked the PTUA on behalf of Manningham Council and the Doncaster Rail Advocacy Steering Committee.

“The award recognises the efforts and contribution of the committee regarding their advocacy in support of rail to Doncaster. We are honoured to receive this award from the PTUA in recognition of the efforts and achievements that DRASC have accomplished over the past three years.”

“Our community members represented on the committee have all been very enthusiastic and instrumental in their advocacy efforts to encourage support from both the community and State Government for a heavy rail line to Doncaster.”

“The committee regularly attended local markets and festivals to promote the importance of public transport, and have since collected more than  5,000 petition signatures supporting Doncaster Rail.”

“Furthermore, DRASC have managed to establish a successful online media and community presence through the successful ‘Yes to Doncaster Rail’ campaign, and most recently, supported the Manningham Leader’s ‘Get Manningham Moving’ campaign.”

Cr Yang said that although Council has decided to merge the activities of DRASC with our new Integrated Transport Advocacy Committee (ITAC) from 2016, Council will not be abandoning its advocacy on Doncaster Rail.

“We will continue to strongly advocate for the State Government to deliver rail to Doncaster by 2029, in line with Public Transport Victoria’s objective.

“In the short term, we will continue to advocate for Phase Two of the feasibility study to be completed and ensure that the Eastern Freeway corridor is preserved for the purpose of rail and perhaps a Bus Rapid Transit system in the interim.”

“Council look forward to continuing the legacy of DRASC through the new Integrated Transport Advisory Committee, which will be established in early 2016,” she said.

Council will advertise in the local media from February 2016 seeking community representatives to form this new committee.

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Council North East Link Advocacy
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Council continues to advocate for the best possible outcomes to protect and enhance Manningham’s environment, industrial business precinct, recreational facilities and amenity.

Manningham NEL Community Information Session

Council held a community information session on Wednesday 29 May, 2019 to provide an update on the impacts for Manningham and share the draft EES submission. Residents also had the opportunity to find out more about preparing and finalising their own EES responses.

Manningham NEL Community Information Session Presentation
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View Council’s submission to North East Link Environment Effects Statement (EES) in the Council Agenda - Special Council Meeting 4 June 2019

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Environment Effects Statement Submission

Council has prepared a submission in response to the EES and residents are encouraged to make a submission to ensure their voice is heard. View Council’s submission to North East Link Environment Effects Statement (EES) in the Council Agenda - Special Council Meeting 4 June 2019

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Yarra River Corridor Concept Plan

In addition, Council endorsed the Yarra River Corridor Concept Plan in February 2019. The plan presents a vision for the open space and recreational facilities along the North East Link Corridor. This plan has been presented to North East Link and various State Government Departments.  

 

North East Link Issues and Opportunities paper

In 2018 Council endorsed the North East Link Issues and Opportunities paper. 

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The Council report was submitted to NELP to consider as part of the projects planning and design phase. The report provides 19 recommendations which focus on achieving a net benefit to our community.  

The identified opportunities relate to transport improvements including:

  • road infrastructure,
  • public transport (including BRT),
  • walking and
  • cycling.

It also identifies opportunities to support:

  • recreation,
  • open space,
  • public art and community facilities, and
  • considers amenity issues such as noise, water, air and
  • environmental impacts.

Key to this, is to enhance key areas along the NEL alignment including:

  • the Koonung Creek Linear Park / Eastern Freeway corridor,
  • Yarra River,
  • Bulleen Park,
  • Bulleen Road corridor and the
  • Bulleen industrial precinct at Manningham Road.

 

Initial submission to NELA – Corridor options (Sept 2017)

A community forum was held by Council in September 2017 to inform its initial North East Link Manningham Council Submission. Based on this submission, Council passed a resolution on the North East Link at its Council meeting on 26 September.

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  • Yarra River Corridor Concept Plan - Council Meeting Minutes - 26 February 2019
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29 September 2015 Council Meeting
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Meeting Date: 29 September 2015
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster

View and download the full Council Agenda below. A clearer version of the Attachments can be viewed separately by clicking on the item below.

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Bulleen Industrial Precinct

  • One of the most devastating impacts of the North East Link project is the proposed loss of the Bulleen Industrial Precinct (BIP).  
  • Over 80 businesses in the BIP will have their land acquired, some of these businesses have been serving our local community for over 40 years. 
  • At least 1,200 people stand to lose their jobs as a consequence of business closures. The scale of this impact is larger than the closure of Ford's manufacturing operations. 
  • The project’s Environmental Performance Requirements (EPR’s) are not robust enough to adequately protect or support impacted business and their employees.  

What Council is advocating for:

  • Redesign the Manningham Road Interchange
    Manningham Council strongly recommends that the North East Link Project should redesign the Manningham Road interchange to reduce the project’s footprint and impact on local businesses and other surrounding land uses. The North East Link Project is yet to justify the substantial amount of land required for the planned construction compound, to be located where the BIP exists today.  
     
  • Fair outcomes and certainty for business owners
    Manningham Council calls on the Andrews Government to ensure all impacted businesses are treated fairly and with respect. The process of any land acquisition and compensation must be conducted with ample notice to give businesses the certainty they need to plan for the future. Council is calling on the state government to develop an Environmental Performance Requirement (EPR) that guarantees impacted businesses will be given genuine assistance transitioning to alternate premises.  
     
  • Guaranteed support and compensation for impacted employees
    Up to 1,200 employees stand to lose their jobs because of the North East Link project, yet the project’s original EPR for the BIP did not include compensation for impacted workers. Council has strongly advocated that this EPR be amended to ensure impacted workers are included in fair compensation and offered tailored transition plans.  

“The original EPR for the Bulleen Industrial Precinct hadn’t even taken into consideration compensation for impacted workers. Manningham Council has strongly advocated that the EPR’s must be robust enough to ensure impacted workers are guaranteed fair compensation and offered tailored transition plans to find reemployment. 
 
“Over 1,200 people are set to lose their jobs because of this project. Ensuring these people are taken care of is fundamental. It is astounding that the project missed its obligation to address an impact of this magnitude,” said Manningham Mayor, Cr Paula Piccinini said. 

  • Social support for impacted business owners, employees and families of the Bulleen Industrial Precinct
    Council is particularly concerned about the social impact of the closure of the BIP. Expert evidence shows that a large number of workers in this precinct are in a vulnerable position when it comes to re-employment opportunities and have experienced extended periods of unemployment in the past. Many businesses in the precinct are family owned and operated and in many cases the impact of the project has taken a toll on whole families. Council wants to see NELP offer genuine social support services to impacted business owners, employees and their families.

    “During the panel hearings we heard from business owners who said their staff are constantly concerned about their employment future, their children are upset at school and often business owners break down emotionally. This project has taken a devastating toll on this community and we want to see NELP offer genuine support for those who are impacted,” Manningham Mayor, Paula Piccinini said.  
     
  • Fast track development at Websters Road
    In order to assist in maximising the scope for successful relocation of businesses, Manningham supports the rezoning of council owned land at Websters Road, Templestowe, for its redevelopment for employment use. Manningham Council is calling on the Minister for Planning to intervene and speed up any land rezoning or potential adjustments to the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB). 
     
  • Additional EPR to support the relocation of all BIP impacted businesses
    Manningham Council is supportive that an additional EPR must be developed, requiring the preparation of a business relocation plan which seeks to facilitate the relocation of as many businesses as possible from the BIP. The need for this EPR is supported by two independent expert witnesses. 

Bulleen Park belongs to the Community

  • The design of the project at Bulleen Park has impacts on the park land and nearby land uses. Several options have been put forward by the North East Link project to reconfigure the area and accommodate its users.  
  • Manningham Council tabled a closing submission regarding land use at Bulleen Park. The submission outlined Council’s primary position that the design of the project at Bulleen Road needs to be reconsidered with an objective of avoiding impacts on Bulleen Park and other nearby land uses. 
  • If impacts on Bulleen Park are unavoidable, it is Council’s recommendation that the project adopts Option 4 as identified in Technical Report I – Social Appendices, Appendix 2: Bulleen Park Area Sports and Recreation Options Assessment. 
  • Manningham Council is committed to ensuring that Bulleen Park’s aero modelling and archery clubs are not displaced as a result of the expansion of a golf course. The nearest alternative aero modelling club is located 23 kilometres away from Bulleen Park and the closest archery club offers inferior facilities that only operate on weekends, as opposed to clubs current operations at seven days a week.  
  • Council is also committed to preserving and protecting community parkland so it remains freely accessible and available for the enjoyment of future generations. Any expansion of a golf course into Bulleen Park would see the community locked out from their own park for the sake of a limited fee-paying sport. 
  • “Option 4 accommodates all users of Bulleen Park and importantly it protects valuable community open space and parkland from becoming exclusive to a golf course. Bulleen Park belongs to Manningham and we will fight hard to save it for our community. 
  • "Leaving aside the possibility of joining a member’s only golf club, there are at least five other publicly accessible 18-hole golf courses within 10km of Bulleen Park” said Manningham Mayor, Cr Paula Piccinini.

Local Sporting communities to suffer through construction   

  • Construction of the North East Link project will cause significant disruption to the local sporting clubs who call Bulleen Park home.   
  • Manningham Council has advised the NEL Inquiry and Advisory Committee (IAC) that any sporting facilities that are displaced must be fully replaced with permanent, enhanced facilities and at suitable sites within Manningham.  
  • During construction, all displaced sporting clubs must be re-accommodated so programmed activities can continue uninterrupted. 
  • Council has been working with NELP to investigate relocation options for the sporting and recreation groups who currently use facilities at Bulleen Park. To date no formal agreements have been secured and significant further work is required to ensure suitable outcomes for all involved.  
  • Going forward, it is vital that the project engages in ongoing consultation with Council and impacted sporting clubs, and that all necessary relocations, including all upgrades required in order to give effect to the relocations, occur prior to the commencement of construction impacting the existing sports grounds. 
  • Strong EPRs are critical to ensure that Bulleen Park sporting facilities remain viable and that facilities are not unreasonably impacted during the construction period. 

Eastern Freeway Widening Impacts 

  •  The Eastern Freeway will be widened up to 20 lanes. Widening of the Eastern Freeway impacts many Manningham residents who live along the Eastern Freeway corridor.  
  •  The Manningham community must be protected from a loss of open space, reduced access to recreational amenity and increased noise pollution.  
  •  No encroachment beyond the freeway reserve Manningham Council does not support any freeway widening design that encroaches on land past the existing VicRoads freeway road reserve boundaries onto land that is currently used as public open space. 
  •  Increased noise pollution from up to 20 freeway lanes This project is designed to funnel freight traffic onto the Eastern Freeway, which is particularly noisy. High quality and aesthetically suitable noise barriers must be installed before any construction begins.  
  •  Outdated Traffic Noise Reduction Policy must be reviewed The project is relying on the 2005 VicRoads Traffic Noise Reduction Policy to guide the projects noise mitigation practices. This policy is 14 years old, outdated and in need of a critical review before any project works commence. Any noise guidelines must ensure residents are adequately protected from increased noise pollution. 
  •  Residents to live against giant concrete sound walls Residents in Estelle Street, Bulleen could lose the grassland reserve in front of their homes, to be replaced with a 10 metre high concrete sound wall. Current views of trees and parkland will be lost forever.  • The North East Link Project Environment Effects Statement states the ‘10 metre noise wall would dominate the view’ and that any landscaping work done to alleviate the visual impact ‘would be insignificant’ in its effect.  
  •  Manningham Council does not support the construction of the freeway noise wall so close to resident’s homes and asks the project to redesign the widening of the freeway at this point and reduce this impact.   
  •  4.5 hectares of parkland will be wiped out by the freeway expansion The popular Koonung Creek Trail, community parkland and reserves along the Eastern Freeway will be wiped out by the expansion of the Eastern Freeway. This will have a significant impact on our community’s ability to access recreational amenity. 
  •  Redesign of the Eastern Freeway Council is calling on the North East Link Project to go back to the drawing board and come up with a better design for the Eastern Freeway that will reduce a myriad of impacts on the community, environment and home owners living alongside the Eastern Freeway.

Visual impact and urban design

  • Inserting such a substantial project into an established urban environment and valued landscape gives rise to significant urban design and visual impact concerns. 
  • Council’s Urban Design Expert Witness, Craig Czarny, said the project is land hungry and has the capacity to have serious negative impacts on the existing environments, neighbourhoods and activity precincts.  
  • NELP’s own Urban Design Expert Witness, Kevin Begg, said the Reference Design was a ‘functional’ design only which had not been informed by any consideration of urban design, landscape design or architectural design.  
  • Council is committed to ensuring a high quality urban design outcome and to ensure that adverse visual impacts are avoided or minimised. 
  • Council has advised the IAC panel that the Reference Design requires substantial modification to meet the ambitions of the projects Urban Design Strategy. 

Environmental Impacts 

Destruction of Koonung Creek

  • The project states that 1.6 kilometres of the Koonung Creek is going to be diverted into underground drains.
  • Undergrounding of the Koonung Creek will cause significant environmental destruction.
  • Manningham Council wants to see the proposed widening of the Eastern Freeway redesigned to avoid the need to underground the Koonung Creek entirely.
  • Council would also like to see an investment from the NELP to fund a regeneration project for the Koonung Creek as a part of this project.  

Nearly 26,000 trees at risk of removal

  • A total of 25,947 trees are either planned for removal or potentially impacted within the project boundary.
  • Manningham Council is calling on the IAC panel to recommend that the species, condition and quality of any replacement tree planting in Manningham should be to the satisfaction of Council, and Council should not be excluded from these decisions or offset processes.
  • Furthermore, Council is calling on NELP to be the responsible body ensuring satisfactory tree offsets are achieved, not the successful project contractor, and to ensure an Urban Tree Canopy Replacement Plan is successfully implemented at an agreed future date.

Bolin Bolin Billabong

  • Council is resolute that there must be no impact to the Bolin Bolin Billabong as a result of the NEL project, this includes direct and indirect impacts such as affecting the water flows into the Billabong.
  • Council has concerns that tunnelling activities near the Bolin Bolin Billabong may have harmful impacts on the water level in the billabong.
  • Council has advised the IAC that NELP should gather more ground water data to refine their modelling and provide a more accurate estimate of impacts.  

Bulleen’s iconic 300 year old River Red Gum

  • The River Red Gum located at 39 Bridge Street is culturally and environmentally significant to Manningham.
  • The tree is over 300 years old, pre-dates European settlement in Manningham and is an important example of our environmental heritage.
  • The River Red Gum has been protected with a heritage overlay, is registered as a significant tree in the National Trust and won the National Trust’s 2019 Victorian Tree of the Year award.
  • Manningham Council supports that the Manningham Road interchange design be reconsidered to facilitate retention of the Bulleen’s iconic 300 year old River Red Gum. 

Loss of open space  

  • Manningham is set to lose 36 hectares of open space during the construction of the North East Link Project and 7 hectares permanently.
  • Significant areas of public open space will be occupied by the project for up to seven years; and significant areas of public open space will be permanently acquired to accommodate the project. 

Impact to community 

  • A generation of children will commence and conclude their primary schooling during construction of the North East Link. If the whole or even part of their local park is used for a construction compound for years on end, this should not be lightly dismissed on the basis that is only a “temporary” impact. 

EES understates the true loss of open space

  • The public open space that will be either temporarily or permanently lost adjacent to the Eastern Freeway is likely to have been understated by NELP.  
  • The EES open space calculation proceeds on the assumption that land zoned for road purposes (such as along the Eastern Freeway corridor) ought not to be counted as open space. This is despite acknowledging that such land forms part of the current ‘open space’ network along the Eastern Freeway and is seen as such by local residents because it is not currently used for road purposes 
  • Any assertion that the extensive tract of Road Zone land along the Eastern Freeway should not be considered as public open space is disingenuous. The land in question has formed part of the Koonung Creek Linear Park since its transfer from VicRoads as “surplus” land to Boroondara, Whitehorse and Manningham City Councils following the extension of the Eastern Freeway.
  • In this regard, Council seeks the recalculation in any supplementary EES, of the amount of public open space permanently lost (including road zoned land used for public open space) and demonstrate that there is no net loss of public open space because of the project. 

Open space compensation  

  • To compensate (to some extent) the permanent loss of public open space, Council seeks a range of works to be undertaken by NELP to improve public open space areas, to provide additional walking and cycling connectivity and to generally restore the quality of life of residents of the municipalities that suffer the burden of the project.  
  •  Additionally, Manningham City Council calls on the State Government to bring forward realisation of the State Government’s strategic vision for additional public open space along the Yarra River corridor to achieve what Council has identified in its Yarra River Corridor Concept Plan

Public Transport

Doncaster Rail

The proposed Doncaster Busway should be designed to safeguard the opportunity to provide heavy rail to Doncaster in the future by:  

  • Ensuring the busway can be transitioned to heavy rail in the future.
  • Maintaining adequate grades and curvatures, and sufficient overhead clearance (including for electricity cables) at all overpasses and bridges to enable future heavy rail.
  • Design and preserve adequate land to provide for the development of future railway stations at Chandler Highway, Burke Road, the proposed Bulleen Park & Ride site and Doncaster Park & Ride.

Proposed Busway

  • Manningham Council is calling on the Andrews Government to extend the dedicated busway into the heart of the CBD, so Manningham Commuters can experience genuine journey time savings.
  • Manningham Council is calling on the Andrews Government to deliver the Doncaster Busway as a part of a complete Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) upgrade from the CBD to Mitcham. 

Local bus network improvements

  • Manningham Council is calling on the project to provide a number of opportunities to provide improvements to the local bus network to support public transport connections, in particular between Manningham and the La Trobe National Employment and Innovation Cluster. 

Complimentary projects

Council has advocated for a series of complimentary projects to be incorporated and funded and as part of the North East Link project including:

  • An upgrade to Templestowe Road, making the road safer for motorists and pedestrians
  • More active transport walking and cycling options, including a new shared path bridge connection between Banksia Park in Bulleen and the Main Yarra Trail in Heidelberg among other options
  • A full scale upgrade to Koonung Creek Linear Park and other reserves along the Eastern Freeway corridor • Improved access to Heide Museum of Modern Art enhancing its exposure and accessibility from Manningham Road and the proposed NELP freeway.
  • The inclusion of place specific design opportunities as identified in Urban Design Strategy within Manningham. 
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The State Government has now commenced works for the North East Link Program (NELP).

The project will include construction of the North East Link Tunnels, which will connect the Metropolitan ring road (M80) and Eastern Freeway (M3), as well as:

  • the completion of the Ring Road in Greensborough 
  • an overhaul the Eastern Freeway
  • Melbourne’s first dedicated busway
  • the North East Trail – more than 34km of walking and cycling paths.

North East Link is split into five construction packages, with the following three located in Manningham:

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Council is continuing to work diligently alongside North East Link Program and State Government on all aspects of the project. 

We’re committed to representing community interests with the aim of mitigating impacts, as far practicable, to the community.
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Sports and recreation

Bulleen Park

Bulleen Park is being upgraded to support sporting clubs during the construction of North East Link. 

Future redevelopment of Bulleen Park will allow for continued use of the sporting and recreation facilities during the delivery and following the completion of the North East Link Program (NELP).

The redevelopment will result in a major upgrade to the football (AFL) and cricket facilities and include:

  • two new replacement pavilions
  • realignment and redevelopment of the three existing sports ovals
  • upgrades to sports field lighting, cricket nets, and fencing
  • planting of new trees and vegetation
  • upgrading playground equipment and park amenities
  • reconfigured car parking.

The project is expected to be completed by 2028. During this period, NELP will continue to provide user groups with construction updates to keep the community informed of progress and milestones.

Bulleen Park FAQs for sporting clubs, August 2023

 

Learn more about the Bulleen Park redevelopment

 

Soccer facilities on Templestowe Road

To compensate for loss of two existing soccer pitches and open space at Bulleen Park, Development Victoria will deliver a new sporting precinct at 27-59 Templestowe Road, Bulleen as part of the North East Link Program.   

The new sporting facility will include:

  • three soccer fields (2 natural turf and 1 synthetic pitch)
  • a sports pavilion with tiered seating and changing, umpire and first aid amenities
  • 176 car park spaces
  • a playground area; and,
  • walking and cycling connections to the Yarra River.

 

Learn more about the soccer facilities on Templestowe Road

 

Park and Ride

Doncaster Park and Ride

Doncaster Park and Ride will be upgraded as part of NELP. We are advocating that the Doncaster Busway (including the Bulleen Park and Ride) be designed to operate and function as part of a network-wide Bus Rapid Transit system. This is beyond the busway corridor that is proposed along the Eastern Freeway between Hoddle Street and Doncaster Road.

We are also advocating for the State Government and NELP to amend the NELP Doncaster Park and Ride reference design to a mixed-use transit-oriented development. 

At this stage the State Government has only committed to a like for like upgrade, which will result in the reconstruction of the Park and Ride to be retained as a carpark only.

 

Doncaster Park and Ride, Transit-oriented development advocacy factsheet

 

Bulleen Park and Ride

Bulleen Park and Ride is now open. The new bus station on the corner of Thompsons Road and Kampman Street in Bulleen is the first part of the Eastern Express Busway – Melbourne's first dedicated busway from Doncaster towards the city and features:

  • parking for 370 cars 
  • bike storage
  • pick-up and drop-off bays
  • a 5000 square metre green roof.

 

Public Transport Victoria, Bulleen Park and Ride

 

Environment

Tree planting

NELP will plant two replacement trees for every tree removed during construction of the project.

A key objective for Council is to ensure that the loss of tree canopy and vegetation is minimised and mitigated. We're working closely with NELP to identify appropriate locations for early tree planting to occur to allow the new canopy to establish. Some early planting has already occurred across various locations in Manningham, including Katrina Reserve (Doncaster) and Finns Reserve (Lower Templestowe).

Council has planted more than 500 trees since 2022 within various reserves in Manningham on behalf of NELP. We will continue to support the early planting program.

 

North East Link Program's tree planting program

 

River Red Gum, Bulleen

The historic 300 year old River Red Gum on Bridge Street in Bulleen is in close proximity to major North East Link works and must be protected. This tree is a local landmark, pre-dates European settlement and is an important example of our environmental heritage.

We will continue to regularly attend when works are being undertaken near the tree to ensure that appropriate mitigation measures are undertaken.

 

Air quality and noise

We are continuing to advocate to NELP and other State authorities to ensure that all appropriate measures are taken to mitigate the air quality impacts of the project on the health and wellbeing of the local community.

We are also working closely with NELP to ensure that noise associated with construction is mitigated as far as practicable. Any noise emitting works that may exceed noise levels are also planned to occur either during the day or early in the night, as far as practicable. Affected residents are also notified prior to the works that noise may occur during a time period with a direct NELP contact provided to them to call where concerns are raised.

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The table below shows the members appointed to each committee. These appointments are reviewed on an annual basis.

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Cr Chen

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Cr Diamante

 

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Cr S Mayne

Cr Lange

Cr Conlon

Cr Conlon

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Cr S Mayne

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36:00 11.2 Draft Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre Outdoor Masterplan
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44:04 12.1 Draft Strategic Property Acquisition Policy
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55:28 13.1 State Government Advocacy Update
1:06:55 13.2 MAV State Council 2023 - Cost of Living Motions
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1:13:08 14.1 Appointment of Authorised Officer - Planning and Environment Act 1987
1:13:40 14.2 Informal Meeting of Councillors
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01:24:45 14.1 Strategic Risk Register Six Monthly Report June 2023 (Page 181)
01:25:30 14.2 Appointment of Authorised Officer - Planning and Environment Act 1987 (Page 187)
01:26:10 14.3 Informal Meetings of Councillors (Page 192)
01:26:30 14.4 Documents for Sealing (Page 202)
01:27:25 15. URGENT BUSINESS
01:27:30 16. COUNCILLORS REPORTS AND QUESTION  TIME (Page 203)

 

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Inclusive Connections expo event
… at 6.30pm to watch the screening of Australian disability advocacy film Defiant Lives, at Doncaster Library! Book now …

We've been advised today that due to a nation-wide shortage, our provider is unable to provide Auslan interpreters for this event. We apologies for any inconvenience.

Are you a person with disability? Are you on the NDIS or not on the NDIS? Perhaps you're a carer, friend, family member, or just interested in disability inclusion?
Do you want to know more about local opportunities for people with disability and how to remove barriers to inclusion?

The expo includes:

  • Support services
  • Social inclusion 
  • Arts
  • Sport
  • Recreation
  • Housing
  • Education
  • Employment

Celebrating International Day of People with Disability, come along to Inclusive Connections.

The expo, in Function Room 1 and 2, starting at 12.00pm

We'll have many service providers for you to connect with. Discover what services and programs are available for people with disability in Manningham.

Speaker program, in Function Room 3 , starting at 12.20pm 

There’ll be three live talks and a panel on during the event. Topics include:

  • Navigating the NDIS, with Christine Scott from VALID
  • An easy guide to the Social Model of Disability, with Mark Glascodine
  • Inclusive fashion, with JAM the label
  • A panel discussion about barriers and enablers to access and inclusion, with the Manningham Disability Advisory Committee

Art exhibition, in the foyer  

Art by world renowned artist with disability, Alan Constable, in the foyer of the Civic Centre. This exhibition will run from 17 November to 17 December.

Plus, don't miss the film screening at Doncaster Library!

After the event, break for some dinner and then come back at 6.30pm to watch the screening of Australian disability advocacy film Defiant Lives, at Doncaster Library!

Book now

This is a mask friendly event and includes a quiet space. 

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If you need a language interpreter, please request this before 28 November 2022.

 

 

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Council Meeting 23 August 2022
… (Page 10)   12. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY 18:00 12.1 Advocacy Priorities for the State Election - November 2022   …

Meeting Date: 23 August 2022
Meeting Time: 7.00pm 
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.          

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Members of the public can attend Council meetings in person. We have reviewed our Council meeting practices to ensure we provide a safe environment for Councillors, staff and the community at meetings.  Council meetings will continue to be live streamed and we encourage you to follow the meeting on our Facebook page (even if you don’t have a Facebook account) or website. The live stream is not interactive. Any comments or private messages directed to us while the stream is live will not be presented to Council or have a bearing on the conduct of the meeting.

Other temporary changes to our Council meetings:

Public Question Time – At this time, anyone wanting to ask a question of Council should submit their question via email by 5.00pm on the Monday before the meeting. As you cannot be present in the chamber, your question will be read out at the meeting by the CEO. For more information visit the Council Meeting Procedures page.

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03:00 Commonwealth Games 2022 Acknowledgement
  PETITIONS
04:00 Joint Letter - Seeking financial assistance to upgrade the Yarra Old Grammarians Women's football team's club facilities
05:00 Public Question Time
05:00 Admission of Urgent Business
06:00 Planning Permit Applications
06:00 10. CITY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY
06:00 11. CITY SERVICES
06:00 11.1 End of Financial year 2021/2022 Capital Works Status Report (Page 3)
11:00 11.2 Proposed Recreation and Sport Advisory Committee (Page 10)
  12. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY
18:00 12.1 Advocacy Priorities for the State Election - November 2022
  13. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
28:00 13.1 Administrative Amendment to Governance Rules (Page 26)
32:00 13.2 Appointment of Authorised Officers - Planning and Environment Act 1987 (Page 97)
33:00 13.3 Informal Meetings of Councillors (Page 102)
33:00 13.4 Documents for Sealing (Page 115)
  14. NOTICES OF MOTION
34:00 14.1 Notice of Motion by Cr Stephen Mayne (NOM No.4/2022) (Page 116)
  15. URGENT BUSINESS
39:00 15.1 MAV State Council Motions
49:00 16. COUNCILLORS REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME
56:00 17. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS

 

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… is Victoria’s leading body for trans and gender diverse advocacy. Melbourne Bisexual Network Melbourne Bisexual … the health and wellbeing of Bi+ Victorians through advocacy, education and community engagement. Parents of …

Supporting our community during the ever-evolving COVID-19 outbreak.

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    Be kind, be creative

    Offering new opportunities to respond creatively to an ever-evolving situation with endless ways for our community to get involved through the arts. 

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    Be kind to kids

    Helping children understand the evolving COVID-19 outbreak, as well as reduce fear and anxiety around the unknown.

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    Be kind to yourself

    Feeling overwhelmed is normal in these challenging times – be kind to yourself.

     

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    Be kind to others

    We know some people might be feeling a little alone right now, every household should maintain some much needed social contact.

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    Be kind to business

    Now is the time to support local business, many local businesses have been hit hard by the challenges of this new time.

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It can be tough to find ways to stay active when you’re locked down at home. But we're challenging you to get creative and Find Your 30 each day in lockdown.

30 minutes of exercise each day can lead to a happier and healthier lifestyle, and during this lockdown we've put together a creative list to help you find your 30.

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Help out your friends and family by making a mask for those who need one.

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Make a donation

Give a hand to the food banks that are helping those who have hit hard times.

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Make a call

Get in touch with someone you think could do with a chat and a check in.

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Support for our LGBTQIA+ community

Rainbow Families Victoria

Rainbow Families provides education, resources, and support services for LGBTQ+ parents, families, and parents-to-be. 

Transgender Victoria

TGV is Victoria’s leading body for trans and gender diverse advocacy.

Melbourne Bisexual Network

Melbourne Bisexual Network is a Bi+ led community organisation, proudly improving the health and wellbeing of Bi+ Victorians through advocacy, education and community engagement.

Parents of Gender Diverse Children

Parents of Gender Diverse Children works hard to give a voice to parents and those parenting transgender and gender diverse children.

Black Rainbow

We currently support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBQTI+SB people through a variety of community projects and initiatives that we have, and continue, to develop. 

Rainbow Network

Empowering you to provide inclusive services for young LGBTIQA Victorians

Val’s LGBTI Ageing & Aged Care

Improving healthy ageing pathways for older LGBTI people, their visibility, and inclusion.

A-Men

A-Men is an online social group for gay Asian men living in Australia.

Queer Muslims in Australia

Queer Muslims in Australia provides a safe online space for LGBTQI Muslims to connect and express and/or come to terms with their faith and sexuality.

Greek and Gay Support Network

Greek and Gay Support Network provides support services and hosts fun events for Hellenic LGBT individuals and their friends.

Yellow Kitties

Yellow Kitties hosts fun events such as badminton, rock-climbing, karaoke, anime and movie marathons for Asian LBTQI women. Email enquiries@yellowkitties.org to get involved.

MINUS18

Minus18 Australia's charity improving the lives of LGBTQIA+ youth.

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Support for our faith-based communities

Anglican Church

Holy Trinity Doncaster offers livestreaming of services

Buddhist teachings

Learn five Buddhist teachings that can help you deal with coronavirus anxiety.

Catholic Church

The Catholic Church offers prayers, daily Mass readings and reflections

Eastern Catholic Church of the Maronite

Online services include On the Couch with MJ and Sunday Mass Services

Greek orthodox prayer/sermon

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia has live liturgical broadcasts

Hindu services (pooja)

Occurring in person at Sri Vakrathunda Vinayagar Temple located in Basin

Manningham Uniting Church

The Uniting Church have a great range of online resources and webinars

Umma Centre/ Mosque

Find Umma prayers and sermons online.

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Support for men during COVID-19

Many households are feeling the pressure of COVID-19 and sometimes men find it hard to ask for help.

To find support you can visit BETTER MAN, a website that assists men in identifying areas they may need help with in an intimate relationship and to take positive action. BETTER MAN offers free and confidential online modules that help men reflect and think about behaviours, values and communication skills with a partner or child.

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Sometimes information about COVID-19 can be complicated or confusing. To help everyone understand better, the Council for Intellectual Disability has come up with an easy English guide to taking care of your mental health during COVID-19. Visit the Council of Intellectual Disability's website to access their mental health resources.

Translated resources

  • The Australian Red Cross has developed a Ways to stay happy and hopeful poster in many languages to help provide simple wellbeing support to all Australians.
  • The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) have translations of their Looking after your mental health during coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic resource.

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Roads - A priority for Manningham
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Manningham Council is calling on federal election candidates to upgrade our roads.

Increased population, major road works and congestion are changing the way we move around our city.

“As key routes are restricted arterial roads are reaching capacity,” said Mayor Cr Michelle Kleinert.

“State and Federal government have an important role to play in the upgrade of infrastructure to meet current and future needs. We are advocating for funding to complete necessary infrastructure to support our community.”  

We are calling for federal funding of:

  • $55 million for Templestowe Road duplication.
  • Up to $10 million towards improvements for 5-ways intersection.
  • $7 million for upgrade and improvements to Jumping Creek Road.

Roads and transport are a priority for our community under our Council Plan theme Liveable Places and Spaces. Our community has asked us to advocate for key transport infrastructure and improvements.

“The federal election is an opportunity for our community to let candidates know what concerns them. I am encouraging all members of our community to contact your local candidate and tell them what Manningham needs,” said Cr Kleinert.

We firmly believe that #localsknowwhatlocalsneed so #dontleavelocalcommunitybehind.

To see the full list of advocacy projects visit, manningham.vic.gov.au/advocacy

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Doncaster Rail - Next Stop Parliament
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Members of the Doncaster Rail Advocacy Steering Committee are taking their advocacy campaign for rail to Doncaster to the steps of Victorian Parliament in a bid to highlight 134 years of broken promises.

Doncaster Rail Advocacy Steering Committee Member James Adams said that as community demand for public transport continues to grow, there is an ever increasing pressure on both the road network and bus system and the City of Manningham remains the only municipality in Melbourne without either train or tram services.

“The provision of rail between Doncaster and the inner city would provide a quick, efficient and very viable alternative mode of public transport that would remove thousands of cars from the Eastern Freeway and local roads during the morning and afternoon peaks, and relieve pressure on the bus network that competes for road space with private commuter vehicles.”

“The Doncaster Rail project has been ignored by successive governments. Manningham residents still rely on buses as the sole form of public transport and there is a heavy dependence on private vehicles.”

“The time is right for both sides of Parliament to acknowledge the need for rail to Doncaster and fast track its delivery. We are calling for bipartisan support for the project to be delivered within the next fifteen years.”

“Parliament won’t come to us, so we decided to bring the Doncaster Rail issue directly to them and we are presenting a petition signed by more than 4,000* residents who want change and believe it is time to deliver a rail line to Doncaster. Now is the time for the community’s voice to be heard,” Mr Adams said.

WHERE:        Front steps of Parliament House

                        Spring St, Melbourne

WHEN:          12 noon, Wednesday 15 October, 2014

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3418 signatures on the hard copy petition

817 online petition signatures at change.org as at 9.00 am on 14/10/14

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Manningham Civic Award winners
… environment, sport, the arts, education, business or advocacy. Doreen Stoves AM PSM JP Volunteer of the Year 2022 …

The Manningham Civic Awards recognise residents who’ve made exceptional contributions to the Manningham community through volunteer, unpaid or paid work.

Citizen of the Year

Manningham's Citizen of the Year award goes to a resident whose outstanding contributions have improved the lives of our local community. Their contributions demonstrate a long-term commitment to community service, community innovation, philanthropy or volunteer work.

Citizen of the Year 2022 – Margaret Kelly

Margaret has dedicated over 25 years of community service and voluntary work in Warrandyte. As a committee member and President of the Warrandyte Historical Society, Margaret has had an exceptionally positive impact on the preservation of Warrandyte’s history and has been involved in various committees for sporting groups, kinder and school councils. 

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2022 Margaret Kelly
2021

Ian Goldsmith

2019 Hardy Shum
2018 Geoff Roberts

Young Citizen of the Year

This award recognises the outstanding contribution made by a young Manningham resident to improve our local community. This can be demonstrated through leadership qualities, inspiring others through action or being a positive role model. 

Young Citizen of the Year 2022 – Stephanie Martinez

Stephanie is acknowledged for her exceptional community contributions, which include being involved in and leading local projects that support vulnerable community members and participating in local working groups and committees. Stephanie exemplifies the next generation of change with a focus on community wellbeing, equity and justice for all.

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2022 Stephanie Martinez
2021

Sulaymaan Hafeez

2019 Zoe Petropoulos
2018 Jade Chan
Mayor, Councillor Kleinert holding the award with three of Varvara's family members

Doreen Stoves AM PSM JP Volunteer of the Year

This award recognises the outstanding contribution made by a volunteer in the Manningham community. It highlights the contributions made by the quiet achievers, who often work behind the scenes to build a stronger and more caring society. You can nominate someone for any volunteer contribution made in the areas of community service, civic engagement, environment, sport, the arts, education, business or advocacy.

Doreen Stoves AM PSM JP Volunteer of the Year 2022 – Varvara Ioannou

Varvara is an inspiring volunteer leader in our community, sharing her professional knowledge and experience.  Varvara encourages others to volunteer their time to create an inclusive community.  She has a life-long commitment to creating inclusive schools, universities, workplaces, community organisations and communities.

 

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2022

Varvara Ioannou

2021

Patricia Wheeler

2019 Kathy Monley
2018 Teresa Clarke
Michelle Kleinert holding the award with two representatives of CareNet

Community Organisation of the Year Award

This award recognises community organisations, clubs or groups who have gone ‘above and beyond’ to improve the lives of the Manningham community. Nominees must be not for profit community organisations who’ve made a tangible difference to diversity, acceptance and tolerance, community spirit and social connectedness in the Manningham community.

Community groups may be nominated for a specific project undertaken in the last 12 months that demonstrates a positive impact made to the Manningham community.

Community Organisation of the Year Award 2022 - CareNet Program

The CareNet program is acknowledged for providing much needed food relief to our community. Their volunteers are friendly and supportive. CareNet has overcome barriers to food accessibility, making food relief easy and available in a safe place for those in need.

Community Organisation of the Year Award Honour Roll
2022

CareNet Program

2021

Manningham State Emergency Service

2019 Doncaster All Abilities Basketball
2018 Women’s Friendship Group

Sports Volunteer of the Year

This award recognises individuals who demonstrate excellence in the sporting arena and/or displays exemplary leadership in the Manningham sporting community. This award is for people who inspire others, encourage participation and embody the principles of sportsmanship and fair play. 

Along with those who play sport, you can nominate anyone who contributes to Manningham’s sporting community off the field.  This includes coaches, referees/ umpires, organisers, volunteers and officials. If you’d like to nominate someone for an achievement made through a paid role, please demonstrate how they’ve contributed to the Manningham community in addition to their expected duties.

Sports Volunteer of the Year 2022 - Vince Montuoro

Vince is known for his work in establishing and growing football opportunities for children across Manningham. His enthusiasm about using football as a vehicle to get kids active, develop better people skills and facilitate personal growth has helped kids across the community.

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2022

Vince Montuoro

2021

Roland Frasca

2019 Alan Duffus
2018 Alf Molinaro
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Calling for better public transport in Manningham
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Manningham Council is calling on federal election candidates to support better public transport in Manningham.

Manningham remains the only metro council without fixed rail. Our public transport system is inadequate and forces our community to be reliant on cars for transport.

“Many of our most disadvantaged communities are impacted by the current state of public transport in Manningham,” said Mayor Cr Michelle Kleinert.

“We are calling on all candidates to support initiatives for a better public transport network in Manningham.”

Our community has a clear vision for what they need. We are calling for funding to deliver the Doncaster Busway as part of a network-wide Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) system. The Busway should be designed so it can transition to heavy rail.

Roads and transport are a priority for our community under our Council Plan theme Liveable Places and Spaces. Our community has asked us to advocate for key transport infrastructure and improvements.

“The federal election is an opportunity for our community to let candidates know what concerns them. I am encouraging all members of our community to contact your local candidate and tell them what Manningham needs,” said Cr Kleinert.

We firmly believe that #localsknowwhatlocalsneed so #dontleavelocalcommunitybehind.

To see the full list of advocacy projects visit, manningham.vic.gov.au/advocacy.

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Add your voice to our campaign for a headspace in Manningham
… calling for a local headspace in Manningham. On this page Advocacy Have Your Say Media releases Youth … Add your voice …
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Join us in calling for a local headspace in Manningham.

We’re asking young people and their parents to get involved by raising awareness of the mental health crisis that our youth are facing. 

The need for youth mental health services is not going away. Suicide is the leading cause of death for our 15 to 24 year olds, so the cost of not responding to this crisis in our community is potentially catastrophic.

We welcome the recent Commonwealth Government commitment of $1 million a year for a headspace service in the Menzies/Chisholm area.

We want this service to be based here in Manningham.

“Having a headspace in Manningham will ensure our young people can access mental health services without transport barriers,” said Mayor Cr Michelle Kleinert.

 

“The voices of our young people need to be heard and it’s our responsibility to amplify them. That’s why it’s so important that you add your voice to our campaign.”

What action are we taking?


Over the next three months, we will deliver a range of activities to raise awareness of the issue and advocate for a local headspace service including:

  • An online hub where Manningham residents can share their ideas and stories.
  • A survey targeting Manningham youth.
  • Meetings with the Manningham Youth Advisory Committee.
  • Print and digital newsletters and social media content.
  • Locally distributed posters and flyers.

We want to hear from young people and their parents as we work with local youth, the Manningham Youth Advisory Committee, schools, sporting clubs and community organisations to develop and deliver a range of advocacy activities.

 

How can you get involved?


Tell us how you would like us to advocate for young people and where you would like to see a headspace in Manningham.

To have your say, visit yoursay.manningham.vic.gov.au/youth-mental-health.

Contributions for this campaign close on Friday 1 July 2022.

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Council calls for support to affordable housing in Manningham
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Manningham Council is calling on the candidates in the upcoming Federal election to support and commit to solutions for better affordable housing outcomes.

As a signatory to the Regional Local Government Homelessness and Social Housing Charter, we have joined 12 other councils from Melbourne’s east and south in a unified voice, calling for urgent action for more social housing to end homelessness.

“Providing a safe home is the best way to stem the increase in homelessness,” said Mayor Cr Michelle Kleinert.

“Homelessness is more likely to affect those most vulnerable in our society. This includes women and children fleeing family violence, people with a disability, people living with a mental health condition, people living in poverty and marginalised groups.”

The last census showed that in Manningham an estimated 3,390 households were in rental stress, social housing or homelessness during 2016. The pandemic is expected to have increased this over the last two years.

We are calling on additional Commonwealth stimulus funding to registered housing services to work in partnerships with council to support vulnerable residents—particularly those with a disability.

“The federal election is an opportunity for our community to let candidates know what concerns them. I am encouraging all members of our community to contact your local candidate and tell them what Manningham needs,” said Cr Kleinert.

We firmly believe that #localsknowwhatlocalsneed so #dontleavelocalcommunitybehind.

To see the full list of advocacy projects visit, manningham.vic.gov.au/advocacy

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Council signs Age-Friendly Declaration
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Manningham seniors say feeling safe, remaining connected and opportunities to be socially active are fundamental components of an age-friendly community.  

On Wednesday 24 May, Manningham City Council became the 37th local government in Victoria to sign the Age-Friendly Declaration, a pledge to focus on planning and delivering age-friendly communities within Manningham. 

Manningham City Council Mayor Cr Michelle Kleinert said this was significant date in Manningham’s history. 

“With close to one in three residents aged over 60, there is a need for Council to respond and better support people as they age,” she said. 

“This figure will continue to rise with people living longer thanks to better health care support and community services.”

Council’s Ageing Well in Manningham Strategy 2012-2018, highlights an ongoing commitment to provide age-friendly communities, where everyone regardless of age, can maximise their potential and actively contribute to all aspects of community life.    

Guest speaker Barbara Mountjouris from the Department of Health and Human Services said local government played a key role in planning and establishing age-friendly communities. 

The signing was witnessed by representatives from the Department of Health, Alzheimer’s Australia Victoria, Community Chef, Doncare, Doncaster Library, Carers Victoria, Access Health and Community, Manningham Senior Citizens Reference Groups and volunteers and residents of Manningham. 

The vibrancy of Manningham’s seniors was highlighted with a special uplifting, three-song performance by members of the Manningham Social Support Choir. 

Our seniors made the following video describing what an age-friendly Manningham meant to them. 

 

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