
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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To achieve our vision of a high quality, sustainable urban design environment, Doncaster Hill has a number of unique processes in place - in addition to the Manningham Planning Scheme provisions.
The tools below are designed to help you navigate more efficiently through the planning permit application process when developing in Doncaster Hill.
Find out about the boulevard construction specifications for developments located along Doncaster, Williamsons and Tram Roads (including the ceding of land to Council).
Find out how we manage the protection of neighbourhood amenity and assets during construction
All new major developments planned within Doncaster Hill are now required to supply a 3D building file of the proposed development.
Every planning permit issued within Doncaster Hill will include conditions for the submission of a Sustainability Management Plan (SMP) which achieves best practice outcomes. The SMP addresses a range of matters including water, energy and indoor environment quality.
With respect to water, it is a permit condition that the development must connect to Yarra Water’s recycled water and meet our stormwater objectives.
A major urban design vision for Doncaster Hill is to develop a strong boulevard character along Doncaster Road, Williamsons Road and Tram Road and active street frontages along Doncaster Road and Williamson Road. Active street frontage areas will be the focal point for vibrant entertainment strips including café and leisure activities focusing on the length of Doncaster Road between Tram Road and the Civic Precinct.
The boulevard character will be supported by formal tree planting and a well defined built edge, with various pedestrian-generating and retail activities encouraged at street level.
A podium of at least 12 metres height shall be provided along the Boulevard frontages to achieve a consistent scale at street level.
Developments shall provide a uniform 5 metre setback to a podium from their street frontages in support of the boulevard and roadside planting, ceding 2 metres of land to Council ownership.
Vehicle crossings of pedestrian footpaths should be restricted to the minimum necessary to access the site. Pedestrian amenity should be considered a priority in developing appropriate pedestrian and vehicular networks.
Access to sunlight is an important consideration for boulevard areas. It must be demonstrated that the sun can penetrate onto the properties on the south side of Doncaster Boulevard from the building edge to the footpath (and not less than 1.2 metres south of the back of kerb) between 11.30am and 1.30pm at the winter solstice on June 22nd.
Developments shall incorporate high quality, contemporary street furniture and furnishings that contribute to the vibrant character of Doncaster Hill, subject to Council approval.
Landscape treatment of the ceded land and balance of street frontage area (to the back of kerb) shall be in accordance with the standard detail shown below, and carried out by the developer as part of the building development works.
The landscape treatment includes the construction of a 3.6 metre wide paved promenade along both sides of Doncaster Boulevard, Williamsons Road and Tram Road to encourage pedestrian activity, and two staggered avenues of deciduous trees planted at 12-15 metre spacings to the satisfaction of the Responsible
The promenades are to be reduced to 2.0 metres wide in gateway locations where a transition is required between the 3.6 metre wide path, and existing paths.
The specified species are the ‘Autumn Glory’ Plane tree at 3.5metres off-set from the building, and the ‘Chanticleer’ Pear planted at 1.8 metres from the kerb. Specified species are to be a minimum of 3.5 metres in height at the time of planting.
Basement car parking should be sufficiently set back from the tree alignment to allow for healthy root establishment.
A good quality tree grate (‘Gatic’ 874 x 874) and suitable root barrier are to be installed with each tree.
We will also plant trees where possible in the central road median.
The paving material selected for the Boulevards, side streets and other pedestrian spaces is Quartstone ‘Blue Onyx Honed’ 300 x 300 pavers Headers shall comprise Urbanstone shotblast Terracolour (Code 1563) 298.5 x 298.5 mm pavers.
The pavement is to be laid on a 75mm depth concrete base and nominal 30mm mortar bed. Where the pavement crosses vehicular crossing points, it is to be laid on a 150mm 20Mpa concrete slab ( with F82 centrally placed ) on a 50mm FCR
The 3 metre-wide street frontage areas between the new paved promenade and the front wall of the building will comprise a mix of hard and soft landscape treatment dependant upon the adjoining land use. The street frontage area should not be used for commercial display purposes. Paved areas within the 3 metre strip may incorporate outdoor seating and suitable glazed screens (of a type to be approved by Council) having regard to statutory requirements. Planting, grassed areas and paving works within the frontage areas and side streets should complement the boulevard landscape treatment. Strong architectural plants, either exotic or native, are suitable in these locations.
There may be opportunities to incorporate, integrated artwork within the street frontage area in liaison with the Doncaster Hill Public Art Advisory Committee.
Weather protection shall be provided at important pedestrian nodes along the Boulevards, including pedestrian crossing points.
A standard suite of street furniture including seating, vehicular and pedestrian lighting, rubbish containers, bollards and bicycle hoops will be specified by Council.
Doncaster Hill is a sustainable, high density, mixed-use village that provides for high quality urban living.
Located in the heart of Doncaster, Victoria, approximately 12kms from Melbourne's Central Business District.
An activity centre for our community.
We’re continuing to update Doncaster Hill to improve the way our community lives, works and enjoys this neighbourhood.
These works form a part of our infrastructure planning for this area and the long standing Doncaster Hill Strategy.
The concept design for Hepburn Reserve has been developed in response to community feedback and will include outdoor seating, a BBQ area, a drinking fountain, public art, large open lawn areas, a playspace, nature play, canopy tree planting, bike hoops and more.
This small local open space was upgraded in November 2019 to December 2020
New U-turn lane on Tram Road
Pedestrian signals at the Applewood Retirement Village
Extension to Hepburn Road
Tram Road and Merlin Street intersection traffic lights
With populations on the rise in Melbourne, Doncaster Hill is one of our solutions to meet the challenge of future housing needs. This modern urban village allows those of us who enjoy to live in the suburbs to continue to do so, whilst providing apartment-style living for others.
The Doncaster Hill Strategy helps guide us on the land use and development in this centre.
Many bus routes that are provided by Public Transport Victoria (PTV) travel through Doncaster Hill.
View the routes and timetables of the following bus services:
SmartBus
Local services
In addition to bus services, we are strongly advocating for alternate public transport options with the State Government:
Find out why we are reviewing our strategic vision
Use this toolkit to assist your developments in Doncaster Hill
Help celebrate the opening of the Doncaster Hill Community Garden’s new shed, art mural and food cubes.
The day will include an official opening of the shed by special guests Jane Edmanton (ABC Gardening Australia) and Mayor Cr Deidre Diamante at 11.00am. This will be followed by free children's gardening activities with Tiffany from Chooktopia.
For more information about getting involved in the Community Garden, contact Garden Coordinator Nigel Philpot at environment@manningham.vic.gov.au or call 9840 9333.
For all new major developments planned within Doncaster Hill, architects/developers are required to supply a 3D building file of the proposed development to support Manningham’s growing Digital Built Environment (DBE).
An up-to-date DBE is an essential tool for many of our key functions including:
We require your support to keep this DBE up-to-date by providing accurate 3D visualisations of your developments.
Prepare your 3D model files to these specifications:
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Pine Hill Reserve is large (2 hectares) and offers a range of recreation and play opportunities for local residents. It links well to the local neighbourhood with Bus route 273 operating close by and pedestrian access from 6 streets: Twyford Close, Harrington Place, Howell Close, Five Crown Grove, Jefferson Grove and Crofton Terrace.
The Reserve was upgraded in 2013 with additional seating and improvements to the playground, basketball half court and exercise/ walking circuit.
The playground has play opportunities for young children including swings, slide, cubby house, rockers and a see-saw in a shady bushland setting. There is a basketball halfcourt, monkey bar and a spinning supernova for the older children.
Suitable age group: All ages
Mullum Mullum Reserve (600 metres)
Mullum Mullum Trail (870 Metres)
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.
A newly developed area of Ruffey Lake Park with a ninja warrior course for those seeking action, and a beautiful covered lookout deck for relaxing and gentle exercise.
The ninja warrior course offers a fun way to develop strength and agility. Try it on your own, test yourself against friends or take part in community championships.
Visit Park Warrior to find out more about the course, including:
Important
This equipment is designed for use by people over the age of 12 years. It is recommended to supervise younger children around this equipment.
Perfect for a session of yoga, pilates or just admiring the view. The lookout space includes:
This space is intended for use by a range of different activities. Keep a look out for 'come and try' events on the deck.
There are BBQs and drinking fountains nearby.
The nearest public toilets are located a five-minute walk away at The Boulevarde playspace.
The closest on-street parking is at the northern end of The Boulevarde, access off King Street. Alternatively, you can park at The Boulevard Playground carpark nearby and enjoy the local scenery while you walk there.
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 cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
This small local open space is located within the medium density residential area surrounding Doncaster Hill. A pedestrian link at the south-west corner of the Reserve links Arthur Street to Clay Drive.
Key features of this reserve include
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 Doncaster East Honour Board hangs within the Doncaster RSL.
Find out more about the soldiers.
Ethelbert Crouch was born in 1886 in Doncaster to Henry William and Hert Amelia Crouch. He went to Doncaster State School and attended the Holy Trinity Sunday School and Youth Group.
Ethelbert enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) on 22 July 1915 and just over six months later, left for Cairo in Egypt on board His Majesty’s Australian Transport (HMAT) Demosthenes. In March the next year he came down with bronchitis and was hospitalised for two weeks before joining his unit as part of the 6th Battalion in France on 15 May 1916.
Ethelbert suffered wounds to his head, chest and hands on 5 October 1917 and spent the rest of the year recovering in various English hospitals, with “loss of sight resulting from wounds” and a traumatic cataract in his right eye. Recommended for the Distinguished Conduct Medal, he left for home on the hospital ship, Osterley, and was discharged on 25 June 1918.
Ethelbert married Victoria Lillian Petty and they raised a family on their orchard in Woodhouse Street, Doncaster East. He died in 1987 at the age of 101.
John William Downing was born in 1894 in Elsternwick to William Henry Hambling and Mary Ann Downing. He had two other siblings. In 1917 the family were living in Hunt Street, Doncaster East. After leaving school John trained as an engine fitter.
John enlisted on 5 February 1917 and left from Sydney on board His Majesty’s Australian Transport (HMAT) Marathon on 10 May 1917. He was attached to the Australian Flying Corps based at Farnborough Training Depot in England. He qualified as a First Class Air Mechanic on 1 November 1917 and was based in England at the AFC Training Depot in Wendover. He was discharged on 16 June 1919 after returning to Australia on HMAT Kaiser-I-hind.
John also served during World War II and was known to be living in Queensland in 1959.
Stanley Crouch was born in 1892 in Doncaster. His parents were Henry and Marion Crouch. He was educated at Doncaster State School and attended Sunday School and Youth Group at Holy Trinity Doncaster. After leaving school he worked on the family orchard.
Stanley enlisted on 7 July 1915 and left Melbourne on 10 November 1915 on board His Majesty’s Australian Transport (HMAT) Ascanius for France. As part of the 29th Battalion, C Company, he was wounded on 28 August 1916 but remained on duty. He was again wounded in action by gunshot to the chest and transferred to England for treatment at the Horton War Hospital, Epsom. He returned home on 4 May 1917 on the hospital ship, Miltiades, and was discharged from the army on 13 August 1917.
Stanley returned to Doncaster to work as an orchardist. He married Agnes Elizabeth Bienvenu of Leeds Street, Doncaster and died in 1975, aged 82.
Norman Crossman was born on 22 November 1894 to Charles and Sarah Crossman. He was educated at Doncaster State School and joined in all the activities of the youth group at Holy Trinity Sunday School.
Norman enlisted on 17 July 1915, initially serving with the Senior Cadets and training with the Citizen Forces at Box Hill. He married Phyllis Diamond just before leaving for England on His Majesty’s Australian Transport (HMAT) Persic on 22 December 1916. He served as a driver in the headquarters of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) Depot in England where he was also trained as a gunner.
Norman was sent to France as a driver on 3 November 1917 and was injured in his left leg on 15 October 1918. After initial treatment in Rouen Hospital, on 17 October he was transferred to the Bath War Hospital in England then returned to Melbourne on the hospital ship, Orantes, arriving on 30 January 1919. After his discharge from the army, Norman and Phyllis lived in South Geelong.
Richard Harold Clay was born on the 10 February 1894, to Richard and Mary Clay who were orchardists in the region. He was always called Harold to avoid confusion with his father Richard. Harold was a popular and active member of the Holy Trinity youth group, and a bass singer in the church choir.
Harold enlisted for military service on 6 July 1915, leaving Melbourne on the Empress of Britain and arriving in Alexandria, Egypt, on 7 January 1916. As a member of the 14th Field Artillery Brigade in the 8th Battalion, he was involved in action at Alexandria, Serapeum and Tel-el-Kebir and quickly promoted to the rank of Sergeant.
Harold was severely wounded on 31 July 1917 at Ypres in Belgium and died on 4 August 1917, unaware that his mother had died in Doncaster only two weeks earlier. He was 23 years old.
Army records use the name Harold Richard Clay and it was not until forms were sent to the next of kin for the Roll of Honour at the Australian War Memorial that the error was discovered and corrected.
Harold is buried at the Brandhoek New Military Cemetery, Belgium, and his name is on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, and the Doncaster War Memorial.
Henry August Fromhold was born on 5 September 1891 to Heinrich Augustus Fromhold and Annie Marie Zerbe in Doncaster.
Henry’s parents were both from well-known orcharding families in the district, so he followed in the family footsteps as an orchardist before enlisting at the age of 23. He served in the 4th Light Horse Regiment before being hospitalised with synovitis (joint inflammation) in November 1917.
In February 1918, Henry rejoined his regiment in India before returning to Australia a year later. Henry was awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and the Victory Medal for his service during World War I.
Henry settled back into the local orcharding life in Doncaster and married Adela Elizabeth White in 1920, with whom he had two children. He died in October 1960, aged 69.
Born in 1894 to William Elder and Elizabeth Rose Williams, Frank was the middle brother of three brothers from the district who served in World War I. Corporal Murray Elder was killed in action at Bullecourt, France in 1918 and Driver Thomas William survived the war and returned to Australia in March 1919.
An accountant by profession, Frank enlisted in the Australian Flying Corps at age 21 on 9 July 1915 where he served in Egypt as part of No 1 Squadron’s Australian Army Pay Corps. During his service, he was hospitalised for ‘melancholia’ (an old term for depression) before returning home on 12 November 1917. For his service he received the British War Medal and the Victory Medal.
Thomas William Elder was the eldest of three Elder brothers who served from the district in WWI. He was born in 1882 to William Elder and Elizabeth Rose Williams. His brothers were Private Frank Elder (who survived the war and returned to Australia in November 1917) and Corporal Murray Elder (killed in action at Bullecourt, France in 1918).
Thomas married Laura Marion Maskiell in 1906 and worked as a fruit grower in the district. He enlisted in Doncaster on 8 March 1915 and served as a driver with the 23rd Infantry Battalion in France. He was wounded in action on 28 July 1916 with a slight gunshot injury to his left leg and re-joined his unit almost a year later before returning home on 9 March 1919. Thomas received the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal for his service in WWI. He died on 29 December 1955 aged 72.
Murray Elder was the youngest of three Elder brothers who served from the district in World War I. He was born in 1896 to William Elder and Elizabeth Rose Williams. His brothers were Private Frank Elder (who survived the war and returned to Australia in November 1917) and Driver Thomas William (who returned to Australia in March 1919).
Murray was born in Doncaster West in 1896 and attended Doncaster East State School before taking up work as a clerk. He enlisted on 15 March 1915, two months before his 19th birthday. Murray served at Gallipoli and in France. He was wounded in action on 3 May 1917 with a gunshot injury to his left leg.
Murray re-joined his unit in November 1917 and was killed in action in Bullecourt, France, less than a year later on 10 June 1918, aged 22. Murray is buried in Ribemont Communal Cemetery Extension (Somme) in France and his name is at panel 99 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.
Herbert Harry Edgoose was born in 1885 in Port Fairy to John James Edgoose and Sarah Ann Adams who had seven other children.
One of Herbert’s brothers was Lieutenant Percy Llewellyn Edgoose who served in the 7th Infantry Battalion until March 1919. Herbert was a clerk by profession and enlisted in the Australian Army’s Medical Corps at the age of 31. He served with the 14th Australian General Hospital and Reinforcements from July 1916 to November 1917 on the Western Front in France before being wounded in action.
Herbert returned to Australia on 22 September 1919 where he was awarded the British War Medal and the Victory Medal for his service. He married Ethylene Elizabeth Le Lievre in 1920 and died at age 60 in Richmond.
Harold Downing was born in 1898 in Albert Park to William Henry Hambling Downing and Mary Ann Cock of Doncaster East. He was the brother of Private John William Downing of the Australian Flying Corps who returned to Australia in May 1919.
A grocer’s assistant, Harold enlisted on 8 July 1916 aged 18 and served in the Australian Army’s 38th Infantry Battalion from June to December that year. He was killed in action on the Western Front in Belgium on 4 October 1917 at the age of 19. He is remembered on Panel 25 of the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial in Belgium, alongside the names of more than 54,000 soldiers whose graves are also unknown.
Born in 1880, Albert Clegg was the son of Edward Clegg and Susanna Whitworth, one of seven children.
Albert attended Doncaster State School and worked as an orchardist before enlisting on Christmas Day 1915. He joined the 24th Infantry Battalion (9th to 12th Reinforcements) from February to April 1916 and was promoted to Sergeant on 7 January 1917.
Albert was killed in action at the age of 37 on the Western Front in Grevillers, France, on 13 March 1917. Albert is buried in Adanac Military Cemetery (plot II, row 1, grave no 2) in Miraumont, France. His name is also located at panel 101 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra.
Stuart Clark was born in 1884 in Dunkeld to Robert and Louisa Clark of Doncaster East. He was the elder brother of Driver Hector Clark who returned to Australia in October 1918.
A farm labourer until he enlisted at the age of 28, Stuart joined the 7th Infantry Battalion. He served in Egypt as a trooper in the 14th Light Horse Regiment and Camel Corps before being wounded in action on 8 August 1915 with a slight gunshot wound to the hand. He was hospitalised for this injury and others (jaundice and rheumatism) during his service, then returned home on 5 March 1919.
Stuart received the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and the Victory Medal for his contribution during World War I. He died aged 41 in February 1926.
Hector Clark was born on 20 May 1894 in Roseberry to Robert and Louisa Clark of Doncaster East. He was the younger brother of Trooper Stuart Clark who returned to Australia in March 1919.
Like his older brother, Hector was a labourer and enlisted early in the war on 20 August 1914, aged 20 years. He served as a driver as part of the Divisional Train (1st to 4th Companies, Army Service Corps) on the Western Front in France until returning home on 15 December 1918 on His Majesty’s Australian Transport (HMAT) Borda.
For his service during World War I, he received the 1914-15 Star, the British War Medal and the Victory Medal. Hector marred Estella Mary Logan in 1920 and died in Hastings on 26 March 1961.
Alfred Caunter was born in 1886 in Cornwall, England, to Edwin Caunter of Launceston, England. He worked as a farmer before enlisting on 6 November 1916 in the 37th Infantry Battalion of the Australian Army from February to December 1917.
His unit left Melbourne on His Majesty’s Australian Transport (HMAT) A70 Ballarat. The troopship was bound for England but was torpedoed by a submarine in the English Channel on 25 April 1917 and sank the next morning despite efforts to tow the ship to shallow water All 1,752 people board were evacuated.
Alfred served in France until he returned home on 5 September 1919. He received the British War Medal and the Victory Medal for his service during World War I. He died on 17 April 1959 aged 85.
William Michael Breheny was born in 1893 in Rushworth to Patrick Breheny and Margaret McGuiness.
William worked as a labourer before enlisting in the Signals Corps as part of the 13th Light Horse Regiment at age 22 in January 1915. He served at Gallipoli and in France before returning home on 5 June 1919.
William married Elise Lousia Read in September 1944 and had two children but died less than five years later on 1 March 1949. He received the 1914-15 Star, the British War Medal and Victory Medal for his service during World War I.
James Beavis was born in Nunawading in 1873 to William Beavis and Margaret Harbour.
A labourer before enlisting on 27 August 1915, James served in France as part of the 1st Division Salvage Company in the 6th Infantry Battalion from December 1915 to July 1916.
He was reported missing in action for a day on 16 August 1916, with the official paperwork describing him as a “well-known woodchopper in sports with a big build, slightly grey”. James returned home on 12 May 1919. James married Bessie Rose Henty Fereday in 1931 and died in 1957, aged 84.
Ashby Hardridge was born on 6 April 1896 to Arthur Hardridge and Caroline Hillman. Before enlisting in Doncaster on 26 June 1916 at the age of 20 he worked as a salesman.
Ashby served in the 57th Infantry Battalion in France and was wounded in action with a gunshot injury to his left foot on 18 May 1917, before being temporarily promoted to Corporal on 21 December 1917. Ashby was wounded three more times during his service before returning home on 4 January 1919 on the Royal Mail Steamer, Moldavia. Royal Mail Steamers mostly carried mail between Australia and England and only occasionally carried troops, including some from the First Australian Imperial Force (AIF).
Ashby married Florence Adelaide Craze in 1925 and received the British War Medal and Victory Medal for his service in World War I. He died at age 57 on 14 September 1953.
Eric Hillman was born in 1898 to Francis Hillman and Annie Sleeth in Doncaster. A fruit grower before enlisting at age 18 on 6 March 1916, Eric joined the 37th Infantry Battalion and fought in France on the Western Front.
Eric was killed in action at Passchendaele in Belgium on 4 October 1917, aged 19, and was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal. He is buried at Tyne Cot Cemetery (Plot XXII, Row E, Grave 12) in Passchendaele (Belgium) and remembered at panel 128 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra.
Arthur Ireland was born on 2 September 1896 in Doncaster East, the only child of Elijah Ireland and Keziah Emma Bowers.
He worked as an orchardist in the area before enlisting at the age of 18 on 13 July 1915 and joining the 29th Infantry Battalion in France. Arthur served in the 13th Field Artillery Brigade and was promoted through the ranks during his service, eventually becoming a Lieutenant on 10 July 1918.
He returned to Australia on 18 May 1919 and received the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal for his service during World War I.
Arthur married Mabel Blanch Peter-Budge in 1920 and served as Commissioner of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works (MMBW) for 39 years. He was also recognised with an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) for his long-standing service as a councillor. Arthur died on 2 August 1989, aged 92, and is buried in Templestowe Cemetery.
Herbert Johnston was born on 2 October 1870 to Waldron Johnston and Susan Kent. He worked as a carpenter before enlisting in Doncaster East on 12 July 1915 at the age of 44.
By July 1915, the age limit had risen from 38 to 45 and the minimum height requirement had fallen from five feet six inches to five feet two inches. In April 1917 the minimum height was lowered again to five feet.
During the first year of war approximately a third of volunteers were rejected due to height and age restrictions. However, with the relaxation of physical standards, previously ineligible men could enlist. He joined the 5th Infantry Battalion and served in France.
Herbert returned to Australia on 25 August 1917 and was discharged from the army the following year on 18 February. For his service during World War I he received the 1914-15 Star, the British War Medal and the Victory Medal. Herbert died on 7 April 1949, aged 78, in Doncaster.
Samuel Kent was born in Doncaster on 4 January 1872 to James Kent and Jane Nicholas. He worked as a wood carter before enlisting on 29 February 1916, aged 43.
Samuel joined the 59th Infantry Battalion and served in Abyssinia (Ethiopia) before returning to Australia on 18 August 1916. He received the British War Medal for his service during World War I. Samuel died in Doncaster on 2 June 1938, aged 65.
Thomas Kent was born in 1895 to John Kent and Lillian Eager. A school teacher by profession, he enlisted on 28 April 1916 at the age of 21.
Thomas fought with the 59th Infantry Battalion in France and was promoted through the ranks, from Acting Corporal on 27 July 1916 to Acting Sergeant on 25 September 1916.
He was wounded in action on 2 September 1917 with a gunshot injury to his left foot and hospitalised on 19 December. Thomas re-joined his unit on 15 January and continued to serve until 30 April 1918 before returning home on 5 March 1919. He received the British War Medal and the Victory Medal for his service during World War I. Thomas died on 7 January 1962, aged 66.
Frank Svanborg was born in 1890 to Brewer Fabian Svanborg and Susannah Barton in Doncaster. Frank attended Templestowe State School and then worked as a fruit grower before enlisting on 12 July 1915 at the age of 24.
He joined the 22nd Infantry Battalion as part of the 13th Field Company Engineers in France where he was wounded in action on 2 September 1916. Frank had his wounds dressed and remained on duty. Unfortunately, the following year on 23 February he was shot again, this time severely in the back and abdomen, and died of his injuries at a casualty clearing station near Albert (France) on 4 February 1917, aged 25.
Casualty clearing stations were usually sited adjacent to railway lines to make it easier to move casualties from the battlefield to hospitals. These large stations moved frequently following the aftermath of large-scale attacks. Their locations can often be identified from the military cemeteries around them.
Frank is buried in Dernancourt Communal Cemetery (Plot IV, Row H, Grave 36) in France and is remembered on panel 25 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. Frank was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, the British War Medal and Victory Medal for his sacrifice in World War I.
Geoffrey Uebergang was born to Pauline Caroline Uebergang in Doncaster. He worked as a carpenter before enlisting on 10 September 1915 at the age of 22.
Geoffrey joined the 9th Field Ambulance unit as part of the 23rd Howitzer Brigade and Brigade Ammunition Column in France. He was hospitalised for influenza on 10 September 1917 and two days later was afflicted with trench fever.
Geoffrey returned home on 22 May 1918 and married Alice Mabel Aumann the following year. He died at age 81 and is buried in Templestowe Cemetery. Geoffrey received the British War Medal and Victory Medal for his service in World War I.
Gordon Alexander White was born on 4 February 1893 in Doncaster East to Henry White and Elizabeth Jane MacDonald. He worked as an orchardist before enlisting on 26 May 1916 at the age of 22.
Gordon joined the 8th Light Horse Regiment in France where he was wounded in action with an injury to his left knee caused by a bomb blast, on 19 April 1917. He re-joined his unit on 12 May. He returned home to Australia on 19 August 1919. Gordon received the 1914-15 Star, the British War Medal and the Victory Medal for his service in World War I.
Gordon married Florence Gertrude Mann on 1 April 1922 in Doncaster East and raised two children. He died in Doncaster East on 6 July 1970 aged 77.
John White was born on 26 June 1891 to Elijah White and Harriet Lousia Matthews and had a younger brother, Private Oliver White, who also served in World War I. John worked as a driver before enlisting in Doncaster on 8 March 1916 and joining the 57th Infantry Battalion in France.
He was wounded in action with a gunshot injury to his right shoulder on 9 May 1917 and returned home to Australia on 22 October 1917. John died on 11 November 1983, aged 92. He received the British War Medal and Victory Medal for his service during World War I.
Oliver White was born on 12 November 1894 to Elijah White and Harriet Louisa Matthews and had an older brother, Private John White, who also served in World War I. Oliver worked as an orchardist before enlisting on 17 October 1916 at age 22 and joining the 24th Infantry Battalion in France.
He was hospitalised for influenza on 31 January 1917 and again for an injured knee on 25 July 1917 and 31 July 1918 before returning home on 1 February 1919.
Oliver married Alice Rose Knee on 17 September 1919 and the couple had three children. Oliver died on 11 September 1965 aged 71. He received the British War Medal and Victory Medal for his service during World War I.
Fredrick Zerbe was born on 10 October 1894 in Doncaster to Fredrick Carl Zerbe and Marie Eliza Aumann.
Fredrick worked as an orchardist before enlisting on 8 November 1916 at age 21. He joined the 8th Infantry Battalion in France, was wounded in action with a gunshot injury to his left arm on 11 February 1917 and returned home on 6 November 1919.
Fredrick married Ada Emma Spackman the same year and they had one child. He died in a car accident on 12 June 1936, aged 41. Fredrick received the British War Medal and Victory Medal for his service during World War I.
Edward Herman Zerbe was born on 15 January 1891 in Doncaster to Johan August Zerbe and Augusta Bertha Fuhrman.
He worked as an orchardist before enlisting on 12 May 1915 at the age of 24. Edward was assigned to the 5th Reinforcements of the 21st Infantry Battalion and after training in Egypt, moved to France to serve on the Western Front.
Edward was hospitalised for fever on 16 November 1918 that developed into bronchopneumonia (possibly Spanish flu) and was transferred to England to recover. An examining doctor noted he “looks depressed and nervy. Tremulous and sweaty hands”, suggesting that he may have been suffering from delayed shellshock.
Edward returned to Australia on 31 March 1919 and the following year, married Elizabeth Winifred Lawford on 25 September in Doncaster. The couple had three children.
Edward died on 5 April 1957, aged 65. He received the 1914-15 Star, the British War Medal and the Victory Medal for his service during World War I.
Lionel Reserve Playground is located on a corner site and contains swings, slide, monkey bar, rocker and fireman's pole. The playspace has a picnic table and is located close to Blackburn Road and Beverley Hills Primary School.
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.
Maxia Reserve provides a pedestrian link from local streets into Beverley Hills Primary School.
The reserve contains a fun and colourful playground with:
Suitable age group: 2 to 8 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.
We're committed to ensuring that construction works are undertaken with minimal impact and disruption to the surrounding community.
If you are developing land in Manningham, you may need to submit a Construction Management Plan (CMP) as required by a condition of your planning permit.
A new standardised Construction Management Plan (CMP) template is available to use. Using the template will simplify the CMP process and speed up approval times.
The CMP template covers the following:
Download the CMP template.
Once you have completed the CMP, you can submit it along with any related documents via the online Planning Applications Portal.
To ensure public health and safety, we regulate activities that take place on roads, footpaths and any other Council owned assets. In addition to the CMP, you may also need the following permits:
Need help? Contact us.
Carers Saturday cuppa and chat is a chance for all carers caring for people with disability, illness, mental health issues and/or ageing to reconnect and find support over a free cuppa at the Deck Cafe at Aquarena.
The session will be facilitated by Dr Nakisa Malakooti. Dr Malakooti is a carer and a neuroscientist and has lived at Manningham for the last 27 years. She is a strong advocate for carers, disability, mental health and dementia patients.
By car
Aquarena has a large car park with all day, four hour and two hour options.
A taxi drop-off and pickup area is available at the front entrance on the ground floor.
By bus
Aquarena is accessible via the following bus routes:
New traffic lights at the intersection of Tram Road and Merlin Street in Doncaster will soon alleviate congestion in Doncaster Hill, improving safety for motorists and pedestrians.
We have successfully advocated for the project, which will be funded by Council and delivered by the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning in early 2024.
The signalised intersection includes traffic and pedestrian signals and turning lanes in and out of Merlin Street to assist with traffic flow through the southern Doncaster Hill area. This much-needed infrastructure project will support local traffic to enter and exit the residential area onto the four-lane arterial road.
The need for the project was first identified as a critical infrastructure project during the development of the Doncaster Hill Strategy in 2002 (reviewed in 2004), which anticipated a significant population increase in the area due to high-density residential housing developments.
An independent panel provided input into the projects to be delivered as part of the strategy, which included the signalisation of the Tram-Merlin intersection. Further consultations in 2004 and 2016 continued to show support for the project as a key infrastructure item for Doncaster Hill.
In 2005, the project was included in the Doncaster Hill Development Contributions Plan, which means developers have contributed to the cost of the project. Since then, Manningham residents have expressed concerns about a build-up of traffic at intersections and frustration at the difficulty of crossing this road to access nearby commercial buildings and public transport.
As part of the project, some on-street parking will be removed from Merlin Street to allow for dedicated turning lanes in and out of Tram Road. Additional parking will be installed further down the street to minimise this loss. Two on street car parks on Tram Road Service Road will also be removed to allow for a pedestrian crossing from the traffic lights. Council has contacted impacted residents directly to communicate this change.
Our Mayor, Councillor Deirdre Diamante, said planning for the future was an important role for Council.
“When it comes to planning, our responsibilities extend to future generations. Our predecessors thought about apartment living, the large number of people who would be moving to Doncaster Hill and the traffic solutions which would ensure they could move around efficiently”.
This project is a testament to the long-term planning and vision of the Doncaster Hill Strategy.
Find out more about the Tram Road and Merlin Street intersection upgrade.
New traffic lights at the intersection of Tram Road and Merlin Street in Doncaster will soon alleviate congestion in Doncaster Hill, improving safety for motorists and pedestrians.
Manningham Council successfully advocated for the project, which will be funded by Council and delivered by the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning in early 2024.
The signalised intersection includes traffic and pedestrian signals and turning lanes in and out of Merlin Street to assist with traffic flow through the southern Doncaster Hill area. This much-needed infrastructure project will support local traffic to enter and exit the residential area onto the four-lane arterial road.
The need for the project was first identified as a critical infrastructure project during Council’s development of the Doncaster Hill Strategy in 2002 (updated in 2004), which anticipated a significant population increase in the area due to high-density residential housing developments.
An independent panel provided input into the projects to be delivered as part of the strategy, which included the signalisation of the Tram-Merlin intersection. Further consultations in 2004 and 2016 continued to show support for the project as a key infrastructure item for Doncaster Hill.
In 2005, the project was included in the Doncaster Hill Development Contributions Plan, which means developers have contributed to the cost of the project. Since then, residents have expressed concerns about a build-up of traffic at intersections and frustration at the difficulty of crossing this road to access nearby commercial buildings and public transport.
As part of the project, some on-street parking will be removed from Merlin Street to allow for dedicated turning lanes in and out of Tram Road. Additional parking will be installed further down the street to minimise this loss. Two on street car parks on Tram Road Service Road will also be removed to allow for a pedestrian crossing from the traffic lights. Council has contacted impacted residents directly to communicate this change.
Manningham Mayor, Councillor Deirdre Diamante, said planning for the future was an important role for Council.
“When it comes to planning, our responsibilities extend to future generations. Our predecessors thought about apartment living, the large number of people who would be moving to Doncaster Hill and the traffic solutions which would ensure they could move around efficiently”.
This project is a testament to the long-term planning and vision of the Doncaster Hill Strategy.
Find out more about the Tram Road and Merlin Street intersection upgrade.
There is a range of indoor sports courts across Manningham including five stadiums with indoor sports courts.
We also have agreements with four schools (and the Department of Education and Training) to manage four single court school stadiums outside of school hours.
Manningham sports facilities include:
Many of our reserves offer sporting facilities such as:
These are available for community use and no bookings are required.
Reserve | Suburb | Facility |
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Acheron Reserve | Doncaster |
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Brendan Reserve | Doncaster |
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Bronte Playspace, Green Gully Linear Park |
Templestowe |
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Cat Jump Park | Donvale |
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Celeste Reserve West | Doncaster East |
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Daniel Reserve | Donvale |
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Dellfield Reserve | Templestowe Lower |
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Domeney Reserve | Park Orchards |
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Donvale Reserve | Donvale |
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Fielding Reserve | Templestowe |
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Hampshire Reserve | Doncaster |
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Happy Valley Reserve | Doncaster East |
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Harold Reserve | Bulleen |
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Heath Reserve | Templestowe Lower |
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Hertford Reserve | Doncaster East |
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Hillcroft Reserve | Templestowe |
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Katrina Gully Playspace, Koonung Creek Linear Park |
Doncaster |
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Kerry Reserve | Doncaster East |
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Koonung Park | Bulleen |
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Lawford Reserve | Doncaster |
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Leawarra Reserve | Doncaster East |
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Lilian Reserve | Bulleen |
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Lyndal Reserve | Doncaster East |
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Manningham DISC | Donvale |
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Marshall Reserve | Doncaster |
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Matisse Reserve | Templestowe |
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Morecambe Reserve | Templestowe |
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Morris Williams Reserve | Bulleen |
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Nunawading |
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Pine Hill Reserve | Doncaster East |
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Ranleigh Reserve | Templestowe Lower |
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Sandra Reserve | Bulleen |
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Schafter Reserve | Doncaster East |
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Sheahans Reserve | Bulleen |
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Spring Valley Reserve | Templestowe |
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Swanston Reserve | Templestowe Lower |
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The Grange Reserve | Templestowe |
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Templestowe Leisure Centre | Templestowe |
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Templestowe Reserve | Templestowe |
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Valepark Reserve | Donvale |
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Warrandyte Reserve | Warrandyte |
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Whistlewood Reserve | Doncaster East |
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Wonga Park Reserve | Wonga Park |
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Woodlea Reserve | Doncaster East |
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Our strategies and action plans detail how we deliver outcomes for the community and Manningham. Planning is developed in consultation with the community in line with our community engagement policy.
Manningham’s 2040 Community Vision
Manningham is a peaceful, inclusive and safe community. We celebrate life with its diverse culture, wildlife and natural environment. We are resilient and value sustainable and healthy living, a sense of belonging, and respect for one another.
Meeting Date: 24 November 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.
Manningham is a vibrant and diverse community with people of all cultures and backgrounds. We have a proud history of a multicultural community living, working and celebrating together.
Here you will find more information on what makes Manningham a multicultural community and how you can get involved.
Diversity and social inclusion is important to us. We consider the human rights, values and needs of our diverse communities.
We are proud to declare our commitment to welcoming refugees and migrants into the community. We celebrate the opportunity to enhance the cultural and religious diversity of our community.
Community learning centres encourages members of the community to participate in local activities, learning and education. They play an important part in strengthening local communities and we support such centres by providing funding and facilities.
As part of the Welcoming Cities initiative, we want to build an Australia that is welcoming and inclusive to everyone. By building benchmarks for cultural diversity and inclusion, we are taking steps to being more welcoming to everyone in the community.
Becoming an Australian citizen represents a commitment to Australia and its people. Applicants for Australian Citizenship Ceremonies will generally receive an invite to attend within three to six months from the date of their application approval. You will receive a written invitation to your ceremony from the Department of Home Affairs.
We have interpreter services in multiple languages. Choose the way you want to communicate with us.
We have several English language classes locally where you can learn and practice your English skills. You can get classes at:
Adult Multicultural Education Service (AMES) in Box Hill
Blackburn English Language School in Blackburn
Doncaster Library at MC Square in Doncaster
Manningham U3A in Doncaster East
Manningham Uniting Church in Doncaster East
Pines Learning Centre in Doncaster East
Living and Learning at Ajani in Templestowe Lower