Updated: 10 June 2022

Supplies of our 2022 Community Calendar have run out. We will no longer be taking requests for this year's edition. You will be able to request the 2023 calendar later in the year. 

This year our 2022 Community Calendar is available on request and is free for all Manningham residents.

To request a calendar:

• complete the form below, or
• contact us on 9840 9333.

Be sure to enter your full postal address and check it before submitting your form.

Once you have made a request, you will receive your copy of our 2022 Community Calendar in the mail.

Calendars will also be available for collection from our libraries and at our Civic Centre in the Customer Service area.

We have installed mini recycling stations at some locations around Manningham to make it easier to recycle common household items that you cannot put into your bins.

When these items - like small e-waste, batteries, globes and ink cartridges - reach the end of their life they can be harmful to the environment if they are sent to landfill. Our processor is able to recycle between 93 and 98 per cent of these products.

On this page:

• What can be recycled at these stations?

• How to place items inside the slot?

• Where are they located?

• How are the items recycled?

Place items loosely into their relevant slot during opening hours of their locations. 

One of Australia’s most important national occasions, ANZAC Day goes beyond the anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli in 1915. It is the day in which we remember all Australians who served and died in all wars and operational service past and present. Come along and mark the day at one of the RSL services in Manningham.

The upgrade of the much loved Domeney Reserve’s Pavilion in Park Orchards is now complete. You'll find an extended multi-purpose space and refurbished and extended change rooms and amenities. We've also upgraded the kitchen and kiosk facilities to meet increased demand. A new umpire room has been added and includes accessible external public toilets and amenities. There's also brand new decking, a canopy shelter and a disabled-access ramp leading to the sports field. The new pavilion is now open and provides a high quality and flexible multi-use recreational facility.

Our sporting community threw their support behind this much needed upgrade of the sporting pavilion, helping fund the renovation of the clubrooms via the State Government’s Pick My Project. Pick My Project asked people to submit ideas for project funding, with the community then voting on their favourite ideas. Domeney Reserve Pavilion received 274 votes

Manningham Council is inviting community groups and organisations to submit an expression of interest for part of the Warrandyte Community Centre (former Information Warrandyte) at 168-178 Yarra St, Warrandyte.

Potential uses could include:

• Community group activities
• Clubs or community group meetings
• Other community based activities.

Facility for lease

The facility is located at Warrandyte Community Centre, 168-178 Yarra St, Warrandyte.

The leasable facility comprises of: 

• A large office/meeting room (27 m²)
• A small storage room(7 m²)
• Licensed access areas including the kitchen and bathrooms (shared with other tenants of Community Centre).

Terms of lease

All use arrangements will be subject to the terms and conditions of a signed facility user lease agreement.

Limitations to use of the facilities 

Manningham Council will not accept any events which involve gambling, consumption of alcohol or loud music.

Fees and charges

A range of fees and charges are applied to the use of the facility. The fees and charges vary based on the type of user.

Concession rates

In order to qualify for the Concession Rate, your organisation or group need to be registered as a not-for-profit or incorporated organisation or charity. This is verified via your organisation’s ABN or a certificate of incorporation.

No concessions apply for local residents, students or concession-card holders.

Commercial rates

Commercial hire rates will apply to all other organisations or activities.

The current subsidised rate for community (not-for-profit organisations) is $296.05 per annum, GST exclusive (conditional on permitted use under the lease). Please note as the centre is not separately metered for utilities, the new tenant will be responsible for an apportionment of utility costs according to areas (m2) of occupancy.

These rates are highly subsidised by Manningham Council in recognition of the community benefit provided by not-for-profit services who operate from these facilities.  The rental rates are determined by Manningham Council and are subject to change at the expiration of the leased or licenced term.

If the use is for commercial use, then the rate would be assessed by Council’s Manager of Property Services.

User agreements

The hirer is to sign the facility user lease agreement.

Length of tenure

In accordance with the standard lease and licence documents.

Viewing the facility

The facility will be available for viewing by interested persons/groups at the following times to assist you in the preparation of your application.

Warrandyte Community Centre, 168-178 Yarra St, Warrandyte.

• Thursday 22  April, 10.00am –11.00am
• Friday 23 April, 2.00pm – 3.00pm

Submission

Submissions can be made online using the Expression of Interest online form (NOW CLOSED). Alternatively, you can download the

, and post the completed form to:

Sharon Peters
Community Facilities Project Officer
Manningham Council
PO BOX 1, Doncaster, VIC 3108.

Please note, all applications must be received by 5.00pm, Friday 14 May. 

For more information, including floorplans, please download the 

.

The upgraded park and land along the Yarra River in Warrandyte, locally known as Lions Park, will be given an official Woi-wurrung name to reflect the language, culture and heritage of the local Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people.  

Following earlier consultation with key stakeholders, last week Manningham Council met with the Warrandyte Lions Club and Masterplan Community Reference Group, who showed support to adopt a Woi-wurrung name for the park.  

Manningham Mayor Cr Andrew Conlon said Council’s commitment to reconciliation is underpinned by respect for the rich and complex nature of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung culture and heritage and thanked the Warrandyte Lions Club for taking up this important opportunity in reconciliation.  

“While Council has committed to creating equity, equality and building relationships, and is close to finalising our Reconciliation Action Plan, reconciliation requires a commitment from the whole community,” he said.  

“The Lions Club have shown their willingness to be a community leader by supporting this name change.” 

In the coming weeks the precinct will be given a Woi-wurrung name approved by the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation, honouring the original owners of the land.   

“We would like to thank past and present members of the Warrandyte Lions Club of the last 40-plus years for maintaining the park and the tennis courts, as well as contributing $45,000 towards the latest exercise equipment,” Cr Conlon said.  

Warrandyte Lions Club President David Englefield said it was an honour to look after the park and provide a much loved gathering space for the community over the last four decades.   

“The Lions Club has always been looking to make a difference and improve the lives of the Warrandyte people and others in our community,” he said.  

“Reconciliation is important and this is an incredible opportunity for us to work with Council and with due consultation, provide leadership in honouring First Nations communities.”      

Works on the playspace upgrade are anticipated to begin early next year and completed by mid-2022.  

The completed upgrade of the park will feature significant signage taking visitors on a journey through its history and the involvement of the Warrandyte Lions Club.

Manningham will continue to work with the Warrandyte Lions Club on recognising their contributions on a plaque and interpretive signage. 

Manningham will continue to work with the Warrandyte Lions Club, Warrandyte Historical Society and the Warrandyte Community Association on the maintenance of the park to ensure it honours its past and present custodians.   

For more information, visit our Your Say Manningham page. 

Manningham Council is seeking applications from not for profit community groups based in Manningham to operate the Warrandyte Community Market from April 2016.

The Warrandyte Community Market is held in the Warrandyte River Reserve on the first Saturday of each month (excluding January) with a second market held in on the third Saturday in December each year.

The decision to seek a new operator for the market has been made to resolve management issues at the market and follows extensive liaison between Council and the existing Warrandyte Community Market Committee over the past two years.

In the interim, a working group has been set up to operate the market until a successful market operator has been selected. This interim group, comprising representatives from the Warrandyte Lions Club, Warrandyte Donvale Rotary Club, North Warrandyte CFA, Community Church and the Warrandyte Community Association, will operate the February and March 2016 markets.

Prospective market operators must demonstrate that they have the capacity, capability and skills to manage the community market, including effective governance through a properly constituted committee.

The successful operator will enter into a licence agreement with Council for a term of three years, and will commence operation from the April 2016 market (Saturday 2 April).

Applications are required by at 11.00 am on Wednesday 17 February 2016 and must be received by this time.

For more information, visit www.tendersearch.com.au/manningham

Photo: Bridge over the Yarra in Warrandyte, c 1920.
Credit: State Library of Victoria

From the earliest days of the Wurundjeri people, through to our gold mining and orcharding past, Manningham has a fascinating and diverse heritage.

Each year, Manningham celebrates this heritage during the Australian Heritage Festival.

During the festival, the Warrandyte Historical Society and the Doncaster and Templestowe Historical Society run heritage activities to celebrate the rich history of Manningham.

(Updated 16 June 2021)

Severe weather has caused damage across Manningham. Stay up-to-date on current weather warnings via the Bureau of Meteorology website.

Community Hub for those affected by power outages

A community hub has been set up to assist our community affected by power outages following the recent severe weather.

Wednesday 16 June, 2021 and Thursday 17 June, 2021
11.00am to 3.00pm
Colman Reserve Pavilion
Colman Park, Croydon Road, Warrandyte South

Community members who have been affected by power outages can visit the hub to:

• Charge devices
• Stay warm 
• Access shower facilities

This community hub will operate under a COVID-safe plan and anyone attending must follow COVID-safe restrictions.

Call 9840 9333 for any enquiries regarding this service.

Residents can monitor weather warnings by downloading the Vic Emergency app on the App Store or Google Play. If you need to leave your home, check for road closures before travelling by visiting the VicRoads Traffic website.

You can call the SES on 132 500 if you are seeking assistance for any emergency during a flood or storm when, for example:

• A tree has fallen and caused structural damage to your home or vehicle.
• There is damage to your roof or it is leaking significantly.
• A tree or large branch has fallen and is preventing you from entering or leaving your home.
• Your property is flooded or about to flood.

For more information on preparing for a flood or storm visit the SES website.

If you need assistance from Council, please call 9840 9333 or use the live chat function on this website.

If someone’s life is in danger call Triple Zero 000.

Power Outage and Floods

The Department of Health website and Better Health Channel provide a range of useful resources to assist if you are experiencing a power outage and what to do if you are experiencing floods.

• Food safety during power outages
• Coping without gas or electricity
• Floods
• Septic tanks in flood affected areas 

COVID-19 Information

If you are you currently isolating because you have COVID-19 or you have been told you are a close contact of someone with COVID-19, but your home becomes unsafe, you may leave.

You should follow the advice of emergency services and travel to a safe place away from the emergency area where you can continue to isolate.

If you do not have anywhere to go, find a safe place away from the emergency.

Once you are safe call your Local Public Health Unit or 1300 651 160 (available 24/7) and press 0 and local accommodation and transport will be arranged for you.

Financial Assistance

If you were affected by the storm and are in need of financial support, the State Government has a range of resources that you may be eligible for

• Personal Hardship Assistance Program
• Emergency Relief Assistance Payment
• Financial Crisis Support
• Relief and Recovery Information
• Recovering from a storm
• Recovering from a flood
• Personal well-being following an emergency

In preparation for the 2014/15 fire season, Manningham Council has endorsed the designation of the new Warrandyte Pavilion as the city’s fourth Neighbourhood Safer Place (NSP).

The previous Warrandyte Reserve pavilion building was originally designated as an NSP on 17 February 2010 but due to the planned redevelopment of the site, the old building was decommissioned for the 2013/14 fire season.

With the opening of the stunning new Warrandyte Reserve pavilion in 25 July 2014 the site has been reassessed and deemed compliant for being designated as an NSP for the 2014/15 fire season.

Neighbourhood Safer Places are municipal designated buildings that are a place of last resort in bushfire emergencies.

While they may afford some protection from direct flame and radiant heat during a bushfire, they are only provided to assist people with provision of last resort shelter, when there is imminent threat of bushfire and their other planned options have failed.

It is Council’s role to identify, designate and maintain Neighbourhood Safer Places and they are put through a defined assessment and designation process that requires both municipal and CFA assessment prior to their designation as an NSP.

Other NSP’s in Manningham are at:

• Wonga Park Primary School, 41 Dudley Road, Wonga Park
• Warrandyte Senior Citizens Club, 8 Taroona Ave, Warrandyte
• Domeney Recreation Centre, 24-52 Knees Road, Park Orchards

Engagement is underway to improve the outdoor area at Warrandyte Community Centre.

A concept design for the area has been developed to improve the usage and safety of the space, in keeping with the original design intent. Manningham Council is seeking your feedback on this draft plan. Many suggestions are already being considered, including from the original landscape architect, whose design we are keen to honour. These inputs will shape the final design.

The proposed design includes a rock amphitheatre, picnic tables, seating and landscaping. The improvements will create an outdoor performance space and more options for meeting and eating outdoors.

The draft concept design is based on feedback from tenants of the centre and the wider community. Community requests included:

The inclusion of a natural and quiet area with an amphitheatre (performance space), that could be easily accessed, and played on by children.

• Maintaining easy access to the building.
• Making the area a safe space.
• Allowing the area to be a flexible and creative space.
• First Nations recognition in art and/or signage.
• Integration of the top space near the car park into the design.
• Address drainage issues.
• Create a space with more seating options that can support local traders and the creative industries.

A placemaking approach has been used to understand what is important to locals about this space. The design is expected to make the area more user-friendly while keeping the local ambiance.

Manningham Mayor, Cr Michelle Kleinert said she is excited that the improvements to the outdoor space would allow more opportunities for connecting with other locals.

“Placemaking encourages us all to re-imagine and reinvent spaces”

“The Warrandyte Community Centre is already a much-loved local facility. These proposed outdoor improvements will provide further options for socialising and enjoyment.”

Feedback on the concept design can be provided until 12 April 2022. For more information and to provide feedback, visit our Your Say page.

This project is being delivered by Manningham Council and funded through the COVID Safe Outdoor Activation Fund 2021.

Manningham Council is inviting community groups and organisations to submit an expression of interest for part of 10 Taroona Avenue, Warrandyte (former Warrandyte Maternal and Child Health Centre). 

Potential uses could include:

• Community group activities
• Clubs or community group meetings
• Other community based activities.

Facility for lease

The facility is located at 10 Taroona Avenue, Warrandyte.

The leasable facility comprises of: 

• Large meeting room (48 m²)
• Office (15 m²)
• Access to licensed common areas (shared with Warrandyte Preschool).

Terms of lease

The land (Crown Land) accommodating the former Maternal and Child Health Service and the Warrandyte and District Pre-School Association Inc. is reserved for public purposes e.g. Infant Welfare Centre, a site for kindergarten and public recreation.

Note: Once a prospective tenant is selected, Manningham Council will need to seek and obtain grant and purpose approval from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning before entering into a new lease and that any prospective tenant would need to be compatible with this reservation.  

All use arrangements will be subject to the terms and conditions of a signed facility user lease agreement.

Limitations to use of the facilities 

Council will not accept any events which involve gambling, consumption of alcohol or loud music.

Fees and charges

A range of fees and charges are applied to the use of the facility. The fees and charges vary based on the type of user.

Concession rates

In order to qualify for the Concession Rate, your organisation or group need to be registered as a not-for-profit or incorporated organisation or charity. This is verified via your organisation’s ABN or a certificate of incorporation.

No concessions apply for local residents, students or concession-card holders.

Commercial rates

Commercial hire rates will apply to all other organisations or activities.

The current subsidised rate for community (not-for-profit organisations) is $296.05 per annum, GST exclusive (conditional on permitted use under the lease). Please note as the centre is not separately metered for utilities, the new tenant will be responsible for an apportionment of utility costs according to areas (m2) of occupancy.

These rates are highly subsidised by Manningham Council in recognition of the community benefit provided by not-for-profit services who operate from these facilities.  The rental rates are determined by Manningham Council and are subject to change at the expiration of the leased or licenced term.

If the use is for commercial use, then the rate would be assessed by Council’s Manager of Property Services.

Cost of services

The premises and common areas are not separately metered for electricity, gas and water services.

The prospective tenant will be responsible for:

• 76.1% of the total costs and charges for electricity and gas services
• 88.3% of the total costs and charges for water, sewerage and drainage.

User agreements

The hirer is to sign the facility user lease agreement.

Length of tenure

In accordance with the standard lease and licence documents.

Viewing the facility

The facility will be available for viewing by interested persons/groups at the following times to assist you in the preparation of your application.

10 Taroona Avenue, Warrandyte (former Warrandyte Maternal and Child Health Centre).

• Tuesday 27 April, 9.30am-10.30am
• Wednesday 28 April, 2.00pm – 3.00pm

Submission

Submissions can be made online using the Expression of Interest online form (NOW CLOSED). Alternatively, you can download the 

, and post the completed form to:

Sharon Peters
Community Facilities Project Officer
Manningham Council
PO BOX 1, Doncaster, VIC 3108.

Please note, all applications must be received by 5.00pm, Friday 14 May. 

For more information, including floorplans, please download the 

Manningham Council approved the masterplan for Lions Park in Warrandyte on Tuesday 25 September.

The masterplan has been informed by community feedback and proposes a series of upgrades for the area.

Key features of the masterplan include additional picnic facilities, seating and barbecues, an improved path layout, outdoor fitness equipment as well as new drinking fountains, signage, landscaping and public art elements. The masterplan also includes redesigning the car park at Lions Park.

Manningham Mayor Cr Andrew Conlon said the final masterplan provides a guide for the proposed works and improvements in Lions Park.

“Feedback from our community provided great insights into a shared vision for the park, which includes a space to relax by the river, community gathering, paths and walking tracks.

“This is a wonderful area of Warrandyte, the feedback from our community has helped ensure the Lions Park masterplan features places and spaces for the whole community to enjoy,” Cr Conlon said.

The masterplan has been developed following the VicRoads Warrandyte bridge widening project and the removal of the former tennis courts.

Funding for the implementation of the full masterplan is being sought. Council has allocated a total of $450,000 to the upgrade of Lions Park over 2019/20 and 2020/21.

Manningham Council is pleased to announce that following an EOI/Tender process a new committee has been appointed to formally operate the Warrandyte Market for the next three years.

The successful bid, made up of representatives from the Warrandyte Donvale Rotary Club, Warrandyte Lions Club, North Warrandyte CFA, Warrandyte Community Church and the Warrandyte Community Association, was appointed by Council following a formal tender process and will officially operate the market from April 2016.

Acting Chief Executive Officer Chris Potter said he welcomes the new committee and looks forward to them re-invigorating the operation of this popular community market.   

“This is a great step forward for the Warrandyte Market. We look forward to working with the new committee to deliver a quality community market with local produce and handmade crafts,” he said.

The appointment of the new committee also follows the introduction of the new market layout in November 2015 in response to environmental works at the Warrandyte River Reserve.

The Warrandyte Community Market is held in the Warrandyte River Reserve on the first Saturday of each month (excluding January), with a second market held on the third Saturday in December each year.

For more information, please call the Warrandyte Community Market Hotline on 0474 656 637.