Manningham Council is calling on the community to provide their feedback on how Manningham can become a dementia-friendly city.

According to Alzheimer’s Australia VIC, there are currently 342,800 people in Australia with dementia, including over 25,000 with younger onset dementia.  It is estimated that one person is diagnosed with dementia every six minutes.

In Victoria, there is an estimated 81,000 people living with dementia and this figure is expected to increase to almost 246,000 by 2050. Dementia is, in fact, the largest cause of disability in people over the age of 65 in Australia and currently there is no cure.

A dementia-friendly community is a place where people are aware of and understand dementia, and people with dementia feel included and involved and have choice and control over their day-to-day lives.

To help Manningham find ways to become a dementia-friendly city, residents are invited to participate in a community survey.

The survey is part of a pilot project through Alzheimer’s Australia Vic, with Commonwealth and Victorian government funding, to help councils across Victoria identify proven and successful ways to lead and support dementia-friendly initiatives across more communities in Victoria.

To participate in the survey visit www.yoursaymanningham.com.au/dementia-friendly

The survey closes 5.00 pm on 26 February 2016.

Expressions of Interest - Manningham Local  Dementia Alliance Group

Manningham Council is also seeking nominations from interested parties to be involved in the Manningham Local  Dementia Alliance Group.  Nominations will be accepted from residents with dementia, carers, community organisations, sporting clubs, local businesses, service clubs, churches and other bodies interested in creating a more inclusive Manningham. The Group is anticipated to meet on a monthly basis for the planning and early implementation phases of the project between February – June 2016.

The Alliance Group will receive support from Alzheimer’s Australia VIC who will build the capacity of the group, assist in sharing best practice initiatives, and facilitate a future work planning session.

To obtain a hard copy of the Expression of Interest form or find out more information, please call 9840 9700.

We're inviting community feedback as we develops a new masterplan for Timber Reserve in Doncaster.

Manningham Mayor Cr Deirdre Diamante, who is the Councillor for Tullamore Ward, encouraged residents and reserve visitors to get involved.

“We want to hear how you use Timber Reserve and your ideas for how we can make it even better,” Cr Diamante said. 

“The 4.6ha reserve is a much-loved space for formal and informal sport and recreation including soccer, cricket, walking, jogging, and dog exercise. It also features two playgrounds for children to enjoy.

“Your feedback will help us create a master plan that supports sport and recreation for all members of our community for many years to come,” Cr Diamante said.

The Timber Reserve masterplan will assess the current sporting infrastructure, explore how the area is used, and identify opportunities for future improvements. 

Community members are invited to complete a survey at Your Say Manningham.

The consultation is separate to that by Victoria’s Big Build on behalf of Yarra Valley Water regarding a pressure reducing station at the reserve as part of the North East Link Project.

Council Officers will be available to answer questions a drop-in “Have your say” session at the Timber Reserve sportsground on Thursday 16 October, 5:00pm to 6:30pm.

Consultation continues to 11.59pm on Sunday 26 October 2025.

Over 50 residents attended our December consultation sessions to review project plans, ask questions and provide feedback on upcoming footpath projects in Warrandyte and Wonga Park. 

The discussions were insightful, providing us the opportunity to speak face-to-face with the community to hear their experiences and concerns, and allowing us to discuss the objectives and benefits of the proposed projects.

The key topics that were raised across all projects were:

1. Protection of the environment 
   We discussed the benefits of designated paths, which prevent people from trampling on vegetation to create new paths. When designing new paths, we do our best to navigate existing vegetation and trees.
2. Material types 
   Many attendees expressed their preference for softer path surfaces in these suburbs. We strive to balance this preference with our responsibility to provide safe, accessible and environmentally friendly infrastructure. For example, gravel and crushed rock are not suitable for paths with steeper slopes as the surface will erode over time, often causing environmental and safety issues.  Residents can read the Green Wedge Guide to see how we select materials that best work with the natural environment.
3. Project drivers and rationale
   We received several questions about how our projects were chosen. 
   Many of our footpath projects are derived from community requests and feedback. Although we have strategies in place, such as the Manningham Bicycle Strategy, hearing from the community at consultations like this one is critical in helping us shape and prioritise our projects. 

Here's some more information about the project-specific discussions we had.
 

Pound Road, Warrandyte

Why are we doing this?
This project responds to community requests for a safe and accessible path down the road, allowing pedestrians and people with prams or wheelchairs to actively travel around the area.

After considering your feedback, we will now deliver this upgrade in two stages. The first stage will be from Diane court to the Warrandyte State Park, likely beginning in March 2024. For the second stage, from Heidelberg-Warrandyte Road to Diane Court, we will share the final design with the community once it is completed, before proceeding with the project construction.

Why use solid materials (concrete/asphalt)?
You told us you’d like us to minimise hard surfaces. So, around 70 per cent of this footpath will be made of gravel and crushed rock. We will only construct the footpath using asphalt in sections at higher risk of erosion or washing onto the road. Also following your feedback, we’ll trial stone kerbs for sections along the roadside to better blend with the natural environment.

How will you protect trees and the environment in this area?

A designated footpath prevents people from treading on grasses, shrubs and trees to create a path.

View consultation

Taroona Avenue (section four of the Main Yarra Trail), Warrandyte

Why are we doing this?

The project was initiated by community requests for a safe and accessible path that will allow pedestrians and cyclists to use the less busy road. This section will also complete the Main Yarra Trail.

Why solid materials (concrete/asphalt)?

As this area receives high foot traffic, a solid surface will provide a more durable, low-maintenance solution. However, in response to your feedback, we have reduced the path size from the proposed shared path, down to a footpath.

What kerb type will be used?

You asked us to use materials that better blend with the environment. So, this project will trial a section of stone kerb.

View consultation

Main Yarra Trail extension (Pound Road to Taroona Avenue), Warrandyte

Why are we doing this?

This is connection of the Main Yarra Trail will provide a link for active commuters from Melbourne’s CBD to Warrandyte. A shared path will be safer allowing for recreational cyclists to ride without interacting with main road traffic.  

Why along Heidelburg-Warrandyte Road?

We have explored various alternate routes, but the chosen path on the south side of the main road was the best option due to the terrain and non-straightforward connection (diverting down smaller residential streets).

What about guardrail/fencing?

In response to feedback about guardrails and fencing, we’ll discuss this further with the Department of Transport and Planning, as they are responsible for arterial roads such as Heidelburg-Warrandyte Road. A road safety assessment will be completed as part of the design process to ensure that all safety elements are considered in the design.

View consultation

Yarra Road, Wonga Park 

Why are we doing this?

The footpaths on Yarra Road and Dudley Road will complete the existing footpath network, connecting the shops and sporting facilities to and from Jumping Creek Road to Homestead Road. 

Why solid materials (concrete/asphalt)?

As this area receives high foot traffic, a solid surface will provide a more durable, low-maintenance solution.

View consultation

Dudley Road, Wonga Park

Why are we doing this?

The footpaths on Yarra Road and Dudley Road will complete the existing footpath network, connecting the shops and sporting facilities to and from Jumping Creek Road to Homestead Road. 

Why solid materials (concrete/asphalt)?

As this area receives high foot traffic, a solid surface will provide a more durable, low-maintenance solution.

View consultation

Manningham Council is now seeking community feedback on its draft 2020/21 Annual Budget.

The Annual Budget details the major initiatives and resources needed over the coming financial year.

Manningham Mayor, Cr Paul McLeish, said Council has approved the Annual Budget ‘in principle’ at its meeting on Tuesday 26 May, and are now inviting community feedback.

“In developing this year’s budget, we have focussed on progressing Council’s long term financial plan while providing cost-effective services and delivering infrastructure projects to meet the needs of our community.

“We have a $53 million capital works program to maintain and improve our $2.2 billion of community assets, as part of our $132 million budget which delivers more than 100 services for our community,” Cr McLeish said.

The draft 2020/21 Annual Budget is available for viewing online at yoursaymanningham.com.au/budget

To have your say, make a submission in writing either:

• online at yoursaymanningham.com.au/budget
• by post to Chief Financial Officer, Manningham Council, PO Box 1, Doncaster VIC 3108

Consultation on the 2020/21 Annual Budget closes at 4.00pm on Thursday 25 June 2020.

Council’s proposed $132 million operating budget provides funding to deliver community services, highlights include:

• $12.0 million for the maintenance of roads, drains, footpaths and bridges
• $13.0 million for waste and recycling
• $12.6 million for the maintenance of sportsgrounds, parks and gardens
• $10.2 million for aged and disability support services
• $9.6 million for customer services, Citizen Connect, IT and Transformation
• $6.8 million for health, local laws, animal management, food safety, litter and traffic management
• $5.8 million for planning, maintaining and operating Council’s property and buildings
• $4.6 million for strategic land use and open space planning
• $5.6 million for community services, including maternal and child health, immunisation, pre-schools, community development grants and community planning services
• $4.5 million for libraries
• $3.8 million for statutory planning services
• $2.9 million for economic development, tourism and grants
• $2.2 million for community venues and hall hire

Included within the draft Budget is Council’s extensive Capital Works Program of $53 million which comprises:

• $13.0 million for roads, including $6.7 million for road reseals and refurbishment, $3.7 million as part of the Road Management Strategy to upgrade the road network and $1.0 million for Jumping Creek Road Stage 1A
• $6.0 million for community buildings, including $2.9 million for the ongoing renewal of community buildings, $2.0 million on upgrades to Civic buildings and $1.2 million on the renewal of recreation buildings
• $13.0 million to recreation and community facilities, including $8.0 million for Pettys Reserve Sporting Development Stage 2, $1.2 million for floodlighting, $1.1 million for Rieschiecks Reserve Management Plan implementation, $0.9 million for Domeney Reserve and $0.3 million for Deep Creek Pavilion development
• $4.6 million for drainage improvements
• $3.5 million for parks, open space and streetscapes, including $0.8 million for playspaces development, $0.6 million for Lions Park Warrandyte Rivers Reserve, $0.4 million for implementation of Koonung Park Management Plan, $0.2 million for Tullamore Park upgrade and $0.2 million for Ruffey Lake Park development
• $4.5 million to renew Council’s core IT and telecommunications infrastructure
• $4.2 million to improve footpaths and cycle ways
• $1.2 million for plant and equipment.

To assist our community during COVID-19, Council is delivering the following relief measures:

•  Special payment arrangements for those experiencing financial hardship
• No increase in waste charges despite cost increases to council
• An increase in the Low Income Rate Rebate (an increase from $64.25 to $100)
• Additional support services for older residents
• 50% discount on footpath trading permits in 2020/21
• 50% discount on trader parking permits in 2020/21
• 50% discount on food premises registration in 2020/21
• 50% discount on health premises registrations in 2020/21
• The introduction of a Local Business Development Program
•  Rent and lease relief and subsidies on utilities costs for clubs and community groups
• The introduction of a COVID-19 community relief fund.

The value of the community relief measures listed above are in the order of $3.0 million in 2020/21 (in addition to $0.75 million in 2019/20).

Council services have been impacted by COVID-19 and the financial impacts on services are estimated to be in the order of $2.4 million in 2020/21 (in addition to the forecast impact of $2.7 million in 2019/20).

Factoring in the impacts of COVID-19, Council remains in a financially sustainable position and continues to be debt free.

For more information, visit yoursaymanningham.com.au/budget

Manningham Council is seeking feedback on a revised proposal that would enable future development at Westfield Doncaster.

The original proposal, which was publicly exhibited in July 2016, was revised following the acquisition of an adjoining site at 20-34 Westfield Drive by Scentre Group, as the owner and operator of Westfield.

The proposal includes the introduction of new planning controls to the Westfield Doncaster sites at 619 Doncaster Road and 20-34 Westfield Drive in Doncaster to allow an expansion of the centre. It is known as Amendment C104 to the Manningham Planning Scheme.

Some of the key changes from the original proposal include incorporating the site at 20-34 Westfield Drive, Doncaster into the future expansion, changes to traffic, vehicle and pedestrian access and relocating the ‘gateway’ tower further south within the site.

There is no change to the retail floor area (43,000sqm), commercial floor area (18,000sqm) or car parking rates from the original proposal.

The draft Development Plan, put forward by Scentre Group (Westfield), includes:

• An additional 43,000sqm of retail floor space and 18,000sqm of commercial office space to be generally located in the northern part of the site
• A ‘gateway’ tower with a maximum height of 10 to 14 storeys above a two level podium located on Williamsons Road
• An enhanced and expanded bus interchange at street level, closer to Williamsons Road, which allows buses to do a loop
• Improvements to vehicle and pedestrian access to and within the centre, including relocating the existing main vehicle entrance from Williamsons Road further north towards Westfield Drive
• Approximately 7,575 car parking spaces to be provided on site, which will be an increase of 2,793 spaces from what is currently available
• Improved public spaces, including increased landscaping, new paving, and a new public forecourt.

Council is inviting feedback on the revised Amendment C104 and the draft Development Plan for Westfield Doncaster. Feedback can be provided:

• Online at www.yoursaymanningham.com.au/amendment-C104
• By post to The Manager, City Strategy, Manningham City Council, PO Box 1, Doncaster, Victoria 3108.

Submissions close on Monday 27 November 2017.

Community drop in session

Information on various aspects of the proposal will be on display at a community drop in session. Representatives from Scentre Group (Westfield) and Council will be available to assist with any questions about the future plans for Westfield Doncaster, including the amendment process.

Date: Wednesday 15 November 2017 
Time: 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm
Venue: Heide Room (upstairs), Manningham Civic Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster

You can drop in at any time during this session. Bookings are not required.

For more information, visit www.yoursaymanningham.com.au/amendment-C104

A second round of consultation is now open for feedback in a feasibility study for a regional paddle sports centre at Westerfolds Park in Templestowe.

More than 200 people contributed to the first round of consultation which has informed the proposed concepts.

Stage 2 consultation closes at 11.59pm, Wednesday 20 June and we want to hear your feedback:

• on ideas proposed for the building and other components, including the trail paths and river access
• from schools and community groups interested in hiring or using the proposed building, which could include storage, multipurpose spaces and change facilities
• on a café or kiosk facilities for park users.

Community consultation sessions

Westerfolds Park
Conference room at Parks Victoria office, Fitzsimons Lane, Templestowe.

Community groups
Tuesday, 5 June, 10.30am to 12.00 noon
Thursday 14 June, 4.30pm to 6.00pm

All Community
Tuesday 5 June, 5.00pm to 6.30pm

For more information on the feasibility study and to have your say, visit yoursaymanningham.com.au/Westerfolds

The final report will be completed by the end of August and will include proposed concept designs and costings. No funding has been sought for the delivery of this project at this stage.

The feasibility study (which includes the Westerfolds Paddle Sports Plan) is being funded through a Community Sports Infrastructure Fund grant from the Victorian Government through Sport and Recreation Victoria, in partnership with Manningham, Banyule and Nillumbik councils, Canoeing Victoria and Melbourne Canoe Club.

As land managers of parts of the site, Parks Victoria and Melbourne Water are key stakeholders in the project.

Manningham Council is seeking feedback from the community on its draft Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) 2022-2024, which outlines Council’s commitment to the reconciliation process.

The draft RAP will ensure that we continue to plan and create opportunities for First Nations peoples to make a culturally safe and thriving city.

Council's RAP will be measured against these aspects of reconciliation:

• Relationships
• Respect
• Opportunities
• Governance.

Our final RAP will be endorsed by Reconciliation Australia and requires a whole-organisation and community approach to achieve the plan’s purpose. The purpose of the plan is to explore, develop and embed strategies to advance reconciliation across Council’s workplace and the Manningham municipality.

Manningham Mayor, Cr Michelle Kleinert said that the RAP had been developed to further strengthen relationships between First Nations peoples and the general community.

“We are excited to continue our journey with the traditional owners of the lands and waterways that are now known as Manningham.”

The plan has been developed in partnership with the Manningham RAP Working Group, the Wurundjeri Woi-worrung Corporation, other First Nations people and Reconciliation Australia. The draft RAP is available for feedback until Sunday 31 July 2022.

For more information, visit yoursay.manningham.vic.gov.au/reconciliation-action-plan

How well are we communicating with you?

We're constantly reviewing the way we communicate with you. We want to make sure we're reaching you in a meaningful way and that you get all the information you need. You can help let us know how we're going by completing our brief survey to help guide our future communications. Let us know,

• Do you prefer to read your Manningham news online or as a hard copy?
• How often do you like hearing from us?
• Are you involved with us on social media?
• What would you like to see more of?

Understanding your preference for digital or print information will help make sure you receive the information you need at the right time, in your preferred format. It will also help us identify opportunities for you to connect with our activities and services. 

Complete survey now

If you'd prefer to fill out a hardcopy, please call us on 9840 9333 and we will send one out to you. 

Manningham Council is inviting community members to provide feedback on safety, connectivity, traffic flow and infrastructure improvements, proposed as part of the Templestowe Route Upgrade.

In addition to road, footpath and drainage enhancements, Council is proposing two new roundabouts at the intersections of Atkinson and Milne streets. The purpose of the roundabouts is to prevent speeding, improve traffic flow and highlight the entrance to the Templestowe Village shops.

The proposal would also see a reduced speed limit of 40km per hour between the roundabouts, to boost pedestrian and road safety.
Manningham Council Director City Services, Rachelle Quattrocchi said Council planned to install pedestrian-operated signals at the intersection of Wood and Anderson streets so community members could access the shops more safely.

“We’ll also explore further opportunities to improve pedestrian connectivity with surrounding streets in other upcoming projects in this area.”

Residents and commuters are invited to attend a consultation session on Wednesday 22 November from 4.00pm to 8.30pm at the Manningham Uniting Church, to share their feedback and discuss the upgrade.

Community members can also complete the ‘Proposed improvements to Templestowe Route’ survey online at yoursay.manningham.vic.gov.au/templestowe-route-upgrade. The survey will close on Wednesday 29 November 2023.

This stage of the engagement follows a consultation on this project in July 2023. Ms Quattrocchi said more than 80 people took part in the earlier consultation and thanked the community for their contributions so far.

“We’re confident this design will cover off on the feedback we received,” Ms Quattrocchi said.

The upgrade, between Templestowe Road and Williamson Road (1.8kms), will enhance safety, pedestrian connectivity, and infrastructure quality.

Manningham Council plans to deliver the project in several packages to cover Parker, Swilk, James, and Anderson streets in Templestowe. Early works packages commenced in April this year, providing footpath and drainage improvements on Parker and Anderson streets.

Community members can follow the project, have their say and help to improve the Templestowe Route by visiting yoursay.manningham.vic.gov.au/templestowe-route-upgrade.

We're seeking your feedback on our draft Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) 2022-2024, which outlines our commitment to the reconciliation process. Consultation closes on Sunday 31 July.

Our draft Reconciliation Action Plan will ensure that we continue to plan and create opportunities for First Nations peoples to make a culturally safe and thriving city.

The purpose of the plan is to explore, develop and embed strategies to advance reconciliation across Manningham. Our final RAP will be endorsed by Reconciliation Australia.

The draft plan has been developed in partnership with the Manningham RAP Working Group, the Wurundjeri Woi-worrung Corporation, other First Nations people and Reconciliation Australia.

“We are excited to continue our journey with the traditional owners of the lands and waterways that are now known as Manningham,” Mayor Cr Michelle Kleinert said. 

Have your say

We'd like to know why reconciliation in Manningham is important to you, whether we have missed anything, and how we might progress it locally.

Find out more, read the draft RAP and complete our survey on Your Say Manningham.  

The draft RAP is now available for feedback until Sunday 31 July 2022.

Come and chat to us about the Reconciliation Action Plan

Wednesday 27 July, 8.30am to 10.30am
Pines Learning, 1/520 Blackburn Road, Doncaster East

Your feedback will be considered along with information gathered from Traditional Owners, First Nations communities, key stakeholders and service providers.

We’re seeking your feedback on a new proposed name for an unnamed laneway in Bulleen that will provide addresses for two new properties created by the subdivision of 48 Templestowe Road.

In recognition of the area’s brickmaking past, we originally proposed to name the laneway ‘Kiln Lane’. The former Bulleen Brickworks was located nearby on Templestowe Road, which contained two large kilns and chimneys. 

After receiving valuable community feedback in May this year, including concerns raised about spelling and correctly hearing the word Kiln, particularly over the phone, we've decided not to proceed with the name Kiln Lane. 

We are now proposing a new name for the laneway, 'Brickmakers Lane'. This name was suggested by community during our consultation and maintains ties to the area’s brickmaking past. 'Brickmakers Lane' complies with Victoria's naming rules for places.

Have your say 

We're seeking community feedback on the new name, ‘Brickmakers Lane’.

Complete our feedback form before 5.00pm on Friday 16 August 2024.

We’ll share the consultation outcomes via the project’s Your Say Manningham page

Manningham Council is seeking community feedback to help inform a review of its planning scheme, which guides land use and development in Manningham.

The review aims to ensure the planning scheme addresses local land use and development issues, as well as current state and local planning policy.

Council is inviting feedback across five key themes:

1. Neighbourhood character and residential development
2. Traffic, transport and car parking
3. Urban design and public spaces
4. Activity centres and economic development
5. Our environment and the Green Wedge.

Manningham Mayor Cr Andrew Conlon said feedback received will help inform the planning scheme review and other strategic planning initiatives for Council.

“We review the Manningham Planning Scheme every four years to make sure that it is meeting the needs of the local area and is in line with State Government and local planning policy objectives,” Cr Conlon said.

“I encourage community members to get involved and tell us what they would like to see prioritised to assist us in developing the recommendations for the review.”

To find out more and provide feedback, visit yoursaymanningham.com.au/planning-review

Consultation closes on Monday 7 May 2018.

It’s not too late to join the 730 people who shared their feedback and contributed to our proposed 2024/25 Budget and proposed 10 Year Financial Plan.

The draft documents were endorsed by Councillors at their meeting on Tuesday night (28 May 2024).

Now’s your chance to have a sneak peek and tell us what you think before they’re finalised in late June.

Manningham Mayor, Councillor Carli Lange said, “For this year’s engagement on the Budget and 10 Year Financial Plan, we did things a little differently!

“After hearing from community members about their priorities for Council spending, we invited them along to pitch their ideas for inclusion in the proposed 2024/25 Budget and 10 Year Financial Plan.

“As a result, the draft documents align with our community’s priorities and will see us deliver an operating budget of $155 million to deliver more than 100 valuable services for our residents, businesses and visitors.”

This includes a $54 million capital works program to maintain and enhance our community assets, like:

• $12 million for roads and bridges
• $6 million for footpaths and cycleways
• $4 million for drainage
• $3.1 million for the Schramm’s Cottage Museum Complex Visitor Centre
• $1.6 million for playspace renewals
• $1.2 million for Ruffey Lake Park Masterplan implementation
• $1.1 million for Rieschiecks Reserve Management Plan
• $1.0 million to commence works on a co-working hub
• $1.0 million for a battery for Mullum Mullum stadium
• $0.3 million for a youth hub.

“We will also continue to deliver on our Climate Emergency Action Plan to reduce the impacts of climate change. We have allocated $11 million in our capital works program over the next ten years for Circular Economy, sustainability initiatives,” Cr Lange said.

The Mayor added, “With inflation continuing to be higher than average, we are conscious of cost-of-living pressures in our community.”

We will continue to support rate payers through:

• our financial hardship provisions including rates rebates for Low Income (LI) Health Care Card holders
• $2.25 million for community grants and contributions programs
• continued financial support to agencies that provide emergency relief to those in need in our community
• funding for the provision of food relief for those in need in our community
• subsidies for school holiday programs
• an average general rate increase in line with the State Government’s rate cap of 2.75 per cent.

“Conscious of cost of living pressures we have also proposed to freeze the waste service charge well below the 4.80 per cent increase in the cost of waste services to Council.” 

Cr Lange said increasing prices for delivering Council services, particularly around materials, labour and State Government cost shifting had created a challenging economic environment.

“Despite this, we have continued to focus on ongoing financial sustainability through innovation, efficiencies and responsible spending. We are also seeking alternative sources of income to reduce the dependence on rate income.”

We’re delivering on our Council Plan, including:

• $21 million for a healthy community
• $40 million for liveable places and spaces
• $19 million for a resilient environment
• $6 million for a vibrant prosperous economy
• $33 million for a well governed Council.

Provide your feedback

Visit Your Say Manningham to view the proposed 2024/25 Budget and proposed 10 Year Financial Plan, and complete a short survey to provide your feedback.

Hard copies of the proposed documents and survey are available at the Manningham Civic Centre customer service desk and Manningham libraries.

The final 2024/25 Budget and 10 Year Financial Plan will be considered for endorsement by Council at its meeting on 25 June 2024.

Manningham Council has launched a survey on the Templestowe Village Streetscape Upgrade, inviting community feedback to help shape the future of this vibrant precinct.

The survey is now live and seeks input on how the community envisions potential improvements to accessibility, safety, public spaces and the overall village experience.

Manningham Mayor, Councillor Deirdre Diamante said the project is a key opportunity to build on the unique heritage of Templestowe Village while planning for its future.

“Templestowe Village is a special part of our community and we want to ensure its future reflects the needs and aspirations of the people who live, work and visit here,” the Mayor said.

“This is your first of several opportunities to inform how we shape the next chapter of the Village. It’s also an opportunity to tell us what you love about the Village, so we can keep and retain the elements you love and preserve features that enhance connection, heritage and legacy.”

The survey is accessible online and will remain open until 30 November. There will also be opportunities to ask questions about the survey at pop-in community sessions.

Visit us at the Templestowe Village Pod near 114 James Street.

• Saturday, 8 November from 10:00am to 12:00pm
• Thursday, 13 November from 2:30pm to 4:30pm
• Wednesday, 19 November from 12:00pm to 2:00pm

The survey will include an Expression of Interest for community members who may wish to be selected for a focus group workshop, to be held at a later stage. 

For more information on the project as it develops, visit YourSayManningham and subscribe to updates.