Bulleen Park is a significant area next to the Yarra River providing a combination of sport and recreation opportunities and high quality bushland reserve. Active sport activities include football, soccer, cricket, archery and aeromodellers.
Other recreation opportunities include a range of challenging play opportunities for all ages, walking trails, picnic and barbecue facilities and the Bolin Bolin Cultural Heritage Precinct.
Located by the Yarra River at the back of Bulleen Park, this playground provides excellent play opportunities for all ages with interesting and engaging climbing equipment, slides, spinners, rockers, a see-saw and an ever-popular basket swing. There are also picnic tables and barbecues, making this is an ideal place for social gatherings. Bring your bikes and explore the surrounds along the shared path.
Public toilets are located 300 metres away at the archery field.
Bulleen park has a range of soccer and cricket pitches as well as aeromodeller and archery fields available for hire.
Contact us for bookings and fees.
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
These workshops are led by experienced instructors to create a fun environment that involves games with a social focus.
During an All Aboard session, children and young people build confidence by learning about skate skill development, injury prevention, skate park etiquette and equipment maintenance.
Each session generally runs for an hour and can accommodate up to 25 people at a time, from beginners to intermediates.
All genders and all abilities welcome.
Skateboards, helmets and padding provided.
However, If you have your own equipment, you are welcomed to bring this along to use.
These workshops are made possible thanks to YMCA Action Sports and Victorian Skateboard Association.
Meeting Date: 1 March 2016
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster
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Meeting Date: 27 February 2018
Meeting Time: 7.00 pm
Location: Council Chamber, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster
Items that will be considered at this meeting are:
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Greenaway Reserve is at the former Bulleen Drive-in site in an industrial estate on Bulleen Road. The Reserve has scattered tree cover and a 25 space carpark with access off Greenaway Street.
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Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
Sheahans Reserve is a large 3.1 hectare reserve that features many recreation opportunities. The main facility is a three court indoor basketball stadium which is managed by Manningham YMCA and home to the Bulleen Templestowe Basketball Club (Bulleen Boomers). There is a large playground with a barbecue and picnic area and a path network popular with local residents for walking.
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
Marcus Reserve is close to Bulleen Heights Primary School and Marcus Road is part of a proposed on road bicycle north- south link between Bulleen and Templestowe Lower.
A Council drain runs through the Reserve and with its flat and attractive topography, the Reserve serves its function as ‘green’ open space in a residential area. There are three playgrounds in this locality within a 300 metre radius.
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Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
Grant Olson Reserve includes play equipment, sealed paths, Eucalyptus for shade and nature play. Logs and rocks for climbing, drinking fountain and picnic table and seats.
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Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
Dumossa Reserve has a playground and an attractive shady pedestrian link between Helene Street and Dumossa Avenue. It is a nice place to pass through or stop and rest on the way to Bulleen Plaza shops.
Catering for young children, Dumossa Reserve playground features a junior unit with slide, naughts and crosses, steps and climbing wall, as well as a see-saw and swings for the older kids. There is also plenty of shade under the trees to enjoy a picnic on a sunny day.
Suitable age group: 1 to 4 years
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
Vista Reserve is a small but prominently located reserve on the southern side of Vista Street opposite Lindsay Reserve. The closest playground is located 384 metres away at Timber Reserve, Timber Ridge, Bulleen.
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Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
Kathleen Reserve is narrow and provides a path link for local residents to a bus stop on Manningham Road.
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Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
A fun playspace that has a junior unit with two slides and a swing set. There is also a basketball half court for older children.
Suitable age group: 1 to 7 years
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
Westwood Reserve has a been upgraded to include a playground in the reserve as part of the 2015/16 Open Space Development Program. Manningham’s Open Space Strategy 2014 recommends a variety of improvements and upgrades to public open space in Bulleen in response to changing housing types, an ageing population, as well as a new generation of young families moving into the area.
The playground complements other playspaces located nearby at Willow South Reserve, 350 metres away to the south and Timber Ridge, 650 metres away to the north-east.
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Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
Willow Bend Reserve Playground offers many traditional play opportunities, catering for a wide range of ages with some brightly coloured equipment.
Suitable age group (indicative): 1-10 years
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
This large well-linked reserve was upgraded in 2011 with new play opportunities, landscaping, picnic shelter, pathways and an upgraded basketball pad to also include netball.
Harold Reserve was upgraded in 2011 and is perfect for the whole family. Play opportunities for younger children include; slides, swings, climbing challenges, rocker and a shop front panel. For the older children there is a monkey bar, climbing unit, basketball and netball. There is also a picnic shelter and picnic table at Harold Reserve.
Suitable age group: All years
Harold Link Reserve is a Manningham Council owned drainage and sewerage reserve located between Millicent and Alfreda avenues in Bulleen. The Reserve links the Koonung Creek Linear Park at Estelle Street on its southern boundary to Harold Reserve on its northern boundary. Extensive consultation has been conducted with local residents and, in July 2015, Council endorsed the Harold Link Development Plan.
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
The Bulleen Industrial Precinct is the only one if its kind in Manningham, with many businesses serving our community for over 40 years. Of the 110 businesses in the precinct, more than 80 will have land acquired and 1200 jobs may go as a result of the NEL. It is unclear what proportion, if any of this land will be available for industrial or other uses, once the project is complete.
We are concerned about the significant economic and social impacts with the loss of businesses, diminished employment and potential need for local employees to relocate to find alternative work. We are advocating for the best outcome for businesses and employees and call on the Victorian Government to ensure there is no net loss to the business community or employment opportunities within Manningham.
We want the Victorian Government to ensure impacted businesses are treated respectfully and fairly. The process of any land acquisition and compensation must be treated as a priority, to give businesses the certainty they need now, so they can plan for the future.
Steve and John Higgins from Higgins Panel Beating have built generations of family around their business in the Bulleen Industrial Precinct. Now Higgins Panel Beating is set to be wiped out by the North East Link project.
To move would be starting business all over again, we survive here because of our reputation.
Dad started our business in 1961 and we’ve been here since 1977. I started working here when I was 16 and have grown up around the shop. These days I run things and have 5 family members and 5 employees who are also like family working for us. This is a real family business.
I don’t know what we’re going to do if we’re forced to close down because of the North East Link. If we move somewhere else we’ll have no business and everything this family has committed our lives to will be gone.
Raymond Capaldi’s Wonder Pies factory looks towards closure in the face of the North East Link. Just one of the many small businesses in the Bulleen Industrial Precinct impacted by the North East Link.
It’s not just a community of factories, it’s a community of people. Everybody in here are beautiful and nice people. Then you’ve got 500 jobs being lost here, but what about the ripple effect of all the small businesses around? You know I mean, it is massive when you look at it, you know? It is pretty massive. We just don’t have any help
With over 20 years of partnership at Wallard Automotive, Brett Wallace and Rob Heward will be forced to close shop with the incoming construction of the North East Link.
About a year and a half ago the government knocked on the door and told us we’re going.
But they didn't suggest where. We’ve been told to go to Preston or Heidelberg but we can’t go there, our clients aren’t there and there are already a heap of businesses like ours. Here we have a long term lease which means our rent is affordable and we’ve got 11 years left. Last month we looked at a factory slightly bigger than ours and it is double the rent. If we lift our rent our prices go up and we lose customers anyway.
How is the government going to support us with this?
Bulleen Art and Garden have played an iconic part within the Bulleen Industrial Precinct for 13 years. With the incoming construction of the North East Link, owners Meredith and Bruce Plain continue their 12 year lease with uncertainty.
Bulleen Art and Garden Centre has made a significant contribution to the Manningham area
We employ horticulturalists who are passionate and committed to our work. Over a period of time we’ve made a significant contribution to the greening of all the local surrounding suburbs.
After 27 years of service at Bulleen Art and Garden, Alistair is asking questions that the North East Link can’t answer. Alistair is just one of many employees in the Bulleen Industrial Precinct who may lose their job to the North East Link.
We have 45 members of staff who are really nervous about losing their jobs.
The uncertainty is a killer. For the last 18 months, it’s been are we going and if so, when? But we haven’t been able to get those answers. If we do get to stay, then it’s the question of do we want to stay and be surrounded by masses of traffic and construction.
I’ve put a lot into this place. Sure I can find another job in a garden space, but nothing can replace the atmosphere and vibe here.
Bulleen Art and Garden's thriving community faces the threat of closure to accommodate the North East Link. Kat has been working at Bulleen Art and Garden for seven years but the community she enriches and the future of her job remains uncertain.
It’s just disappointing, it [option A] doesn’t feel like the best option.
You can’t relocate the community we have. We want people to come back, we’re here to give garden advice for the long term. We’re all here because we’re passionate about plants and the industry. This was my favourite nursery before I worked here and it still is. Losing this place is unimaginable, this place is so unique.”
Lindsay Reserve is located opposite Ayr Street Local Shopping Centre. It serves as a retarding basin, the site of Vista Valley Pre-school and as an informal recreation area.
The Timber Reserve playground is 220 metres away to the east, the Harold Reserve playground is 600 metres away to the west, and the Willow Reserve playground is 750 metres away to the south.
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
The Koonung Creek Linear Park follows the course of the Koonung Creek (and the Eastern Freeway) which forms the boundary of Manningham, Whitehorse and some of Boroondara.
The Linear Park is a significant recreation corridor offering opportunities for walking, cycling and dog walking.
The landscape character of the Linear Park offers a mix of natural settings, indigenous bushland and open parkland.
The Linear Park contains the Koonung Trail, a shared path for cyclists and pedestrians which has good connections to on-road paths, and links directly to the Main Yarra Trail and the EastLink Trail.
The Koonung Creek Linear Park is approximately 10 kilometres in length from Thompsons Road, Bulleen to Springvale Road, Donvale.
The Koonung Trail is the main commuter trail between Springvale Road and Burke Road where it joins the Main Yarra Trail.
The Koonung Trail crosses to the south side of the Eastern Freeway at Church Road, Doncaster.
West of Church Road there is the secondary bicycle route on the north side of freeway. Trail markers clearly identify the different routes.
Park Reserve
Katrina Gully Playground, Doncaster
Darvall St, Donvale
Windella Playground, Doncaster
Wilsons Reserve, Doncaster (100m from trail)
Kingsnorth Reserve, Doncaster (150m from trail)
Marshall Reserve, Doncaster (350m from trail)
Koonung Trail joins the Main Yarra Trail at Burke Road, Kew linking it to the City
From Springvale Road the trail follows the EastLink Trail to Frankston
By making use of the above links, the Koonung Trail also connects to Diamond Creek Trail, Brushy Creek Trail, Outer Circle Trail and Plenty River Trail
By 2016, the Mullum Mullum Trail will link the EastLink Trail to the Main Yarra Trail.
Boronia Reserve, Donvale
Leeds Street, Doncaster East
Park Reserve, Doncaster
Koonung Park, Bulleen
Koonung Park, Bulleen
Park and ride on the corner Doncaster Road and Hender Street, Doncaster.
Dogs on lead on the path and within 5 metres of the path
Dogs off lead except within 15 metres of a playground, barbecue or sporting event
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
We are liaising with the North East Link Project (NELP) Authority and the State Government on all aspects of the project, including sports and recreation improvements, tree revegetation plans and traffic management outcomes amongst many other opportunities and impacts.
We will continue to represent our community’s interests during the detailed design process.
Since 2017, we've been fighting hard to protect our community and environment.
In addition to meeting with NELP on a regular basis, Officers have participated in the Community Liaison Group and Bulleen Industrial Zone Liaison Group. Regular meetings and correspondence has been held with local, state and federal Members of Parliament.
Council held a community information session to discuss the proposed four route options of the NEL.
Council officers reviewed the preparation of the initial draft EES by participating in the Technical Reference Group. They actively met with community members, businesses and sporting groups to understand the community views and impacts of the project.
The NELP authority released the EES documents for public exhibition. Council officers reviewed over 14,000 pages in order to prepare a concise submission on behalf of residents, businesses and the community.
Council endorsed the North East Link Issues and Opportunities report. The report provides 19 recommendations to ensure the project minimises the impact and delivers a benefit to the community. This report was submitted to NELP to consider as part of the projects planning and design phase.
A community information session provided an overview of the NEL impacts and Council’s draft EES submission. Residents were assisted in preparing their own EES response.
Council made a Public Environment Report (PER) submission to the Federal Environment Minister in relation to threatened species identified in NEL project area.
Council endorsed the Yarra River Corridor Concept Plan. The plan presents a vision for the open space and recreational facilities along the NEL Corridor. This plan was presented to NELP and various State Government Departments.
Council made a submission to the NEL (EES) on behalf of the community.
Detailed legal submissions were presented at the Inquiry and Advisory Committee (IAC) Panel Hearings. The issues highlighted in Council’s Environment Effects Statement (EES) submission were expanded on at the hearing.
A joint closing submission was presented by Manningham, Banyule, Boroondara and Whitehorse Councils to the North East Link project’s IAC panel.
A feasibility study was announced to investigate if land at 2 – 14 Websters Rd, Templestowe could be used as a future employment precinct for Bulleen Industrial Precinct businesses.
Council unanimously agreed to seek a judicial review into the Inquiry and Advisory Committee (IAC) hearing process and the Minister’s assessment of the North East Link (NEL) Environment Effects Statement (EES). We believed the reference design did not provide enough certainty about the impacts it had on our community.
Council held a Community Information Session to provide an update on the next steps and how Council is working to achieve the best outcomes. The session was live streamed and can be viewed online.
Council reached an agreement with the Victorian Government and withdrew from the NEL judicial review process. Following constructive and rigorous negotiations, we felt our concerns around the NEL reference design have been substantially addressed.
