Glenda Reserve includes a play ground, picnic seat and table and native Banksia and Wallangarra White gum.
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.
Meeting Date: 25 June 2024
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.Due to construction works in the foyer area outside our Council chamber, limited seating is available at tonight's Council meeting.
Timestamps
| Timecode | Item |
|---|---|
| 04:58 | PRIOR NOTIFICATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST |
| 05:10 | CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES |
| 5. PRESENTATIONS | |
| 05:45 | 6. PETITIONS |
| 5:50 | 7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
| 11:40 | 8. ADMISSION OF URGENT BUSINESS |
| 13:40 | 9. PLANNING PERMIT APPLICATIONS |
| 10. CITY PLANNING (Page 3) | |
| 11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES (Page 3) | |
| 14:06 | 11.1 2024 Annual Grant Program Recommendations (Page 3) |
| 23:10 | 15. URGENT BUSINESS (Page 232) |
| 12. CITY SERVICES (Page 10) | |
| 34:30 | 12.1 Public Electric Vehicle Charging - Expression of Interest Outcomes (Page 10) |
| 13. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY (Page 20) | |
| 43:30 | 13.1 Community Panel Remit Endorsement (Page 20) |
| 55:25 | 13.2 MAV State Council Motions (Page 28) |
| 14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (Page 31) | |
| 1:00:40 | 14.1 2024 General Valuation Return (Page 31) |
| 1:07:20 | 14.2 Recreational Lands - Charges in Lieu of Rates 2024-35 (Page 36) |
| 1:08:00 | 14.3 10 Year Financial Plan 2024/25 to 2033/34 (Page 41) |
| 1:15:10 | 14.4 2024/25 Budget Adoption and Declaration of Rates and Charges (Page 84) |
| 1:26:50 | 14.5 Appointment of Authorised Officers - Planning and Environment Act 1987 (Page 84) |
| 1:28:00 | 14.6 Informal Meeting of Councillors (Page 218) |
| 1:28:35 | 14.7 Documents for Sealing (Page 231) |
| 1:29:00 | 16. COUNCILLOR REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME (Page 232) |
| 1:43:40 | 17. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS (Page 232) |
Are you covered for emergencies at home?
We are holding a home insurance workshop with Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC), a multidisciplinary legal service that works to prevent problems and support community resilience.
The session will cover important topics including:
Participants are encouraged to bring insurance policy documents for personal reference during the session.
It's free to register but bookings are essential.
Please note: this repeat session of the Home Insurance workshop will be held in Mandarin.
This ride explores Ruffey Lake Park and the Ruffey Creek Linear Park.
There is a large sign marking the beginning of the Ruffey Trail at The Boulevarde in Ruffey Lake Park.
From here, a ramp takes the cyclist to an underpass at King Street and again at Williamsons Road.
Follow the Ruffey Trail signage until it finishes at Finns Reserve and joins the Main Yarra Trail.
At Finns Reserve, the Ruffey Trail connects with the following trails:
| Access | A choice of three Ruffey Lake Park carparks in Victoria Street, The Boulevarde or Church Road, or via Finns Reserve, Duncan Street, Templestowe Lower. |
|---|---|
| Distance | 3 kilometres |
| Grade | Easy |
| Surface | Sealed paths with on-road sections. Suitable for all bicycle types. |
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.
Alan Morton Reserve is a linear reserve along a natural drainage line that runs alongside Park Road. It aids the pedestrian links to the Park Orchards centre from the south. The Reserve is located within the Rainbow Valley Road, Biosite 20 and is considered a very high priority in Council’s Healthy Habitats Bushland Management Strategy 2012.
The Alan Morton Reserve Concept Plan was developed in 1995 and includes a wetland system to filter storm water runoff. As part of the Park Road upgrade in 2011, a shared path was constructed through the Reserve from Kebun Court to Enfield Avenue.
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.
Grover Reserve is a small reserve with a junior playspace, picnic area and plenty of open space.
The reserve features:
Grover Reserve is located on Grover Road.
There is a bus stop for the 305 outside of 188 George Street, a short walk away.
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.
Brendan Reserve is a small reserve with a playspace, picnic area and a basketball and netball court.
The reserve features:
Brendan Reserve is located on Brendan Avenue.
There is also a bus stop for the 281, 305 and 903 outside 364 Manningham Road, a short walk away.
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.
Want to make the most of your Sunday?
We could all do with less alcohol in our lives. So every Sunday during August Aquarena are offering free access to the centre to push back against boozy weekends and start your week right!
From 8:00am and 10:00am participants get access to:
This offer is for all genders and abilities aged 18 years plus.
Bring your friends and family along to have fun and feed good. Together, let’s take Sundays back!
Send your kids along to our school holiday drama workshop with professional actor and artist Sorab.
The workshop is for younger children aged between 8 to 12 years. They will be introduced to the principles of performing and self-expression through fun theatre games and activities.
Workshops take place in our beautiful Doncaster Playhouse.
Bookings are essential as spaces are very limited.
Don't miss this opportunity to catch Sarob before he heads off on tour!
About Sorab:
Born and raised in Melbourne, Sorab Kaikobad has been acting and creating since he was a child.
As a graduate of 16th Street Actors Studio, Sorab had the good fortune of working with various master teachers including Elizabeth Kemp and Chris Edmund. He has also worked under some of Australia’s finest directors, such as Jason Raftopolous, Iain Sinclair and Paul Currie.
Sharon Reserve playground features a slide, swings, spinner and a climbing 'cubby' hut.
The extensive planting and creative landscaping perfect for nature play and exploring. A circuit path surrounds the reserve linking the nearby retirement village and secondary college.
Play equipment is suitable for 3 to 12 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.
Stutt Reserve has a fun playground that includes a single rocker, climbing frame, junior unit with slide and swings. The reserve is attractively landscaped and has seating and steps that connect the park to the busy Stutt Avenue local shopping centre.
Suitable age group: 0 - 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.
Kingsnorth Reserve Playground provides play and picnic opportunities in a landscaped setting for children of all ages, with double slide, shop counter and abacus for the younger children and a range of climbing and balancing challenges for the older children aimed at improving balance, agility and upper body strength.
The Reserve is very close to the Koonung Creek Linear Park and there is a bus stop close by.
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.
With bright colourful equipment, Coolabah Reserve is a fun playground that caters for children of all ages. The play unit offers creative play including a sound panel, speaker phone piece and telescope.
It also has traditional equipment including monkey bars, slide and a fireman's pole. There is an accessible path from the footpath to the equipment.
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.
Wilsons Reserve is 2.9 hectares in size and provides formal sporting and informal recreation opportunities, with a playspace, off-street parking and a sportsground used for cricket and soccer.
It is located in close proximity to Koonung Creek Linear Park (20 metres away) and Birralee Primary School. It is a well connected reserve with Wilsons Road and Harcourt Street frontages, as well as pedestrian connections to McLeod Street and Gray Street.
Suitable age group: 2 to 9 years.
Wilson Reserve offers soccer and cricket pitch hire.
Contact us for booking and fee information.
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.
Marshall Reserve is a large and attractive undulating reserve with a fun playground for local children. Catering for younger children, play opportunities include a junior play unit with slide, swings, hammock, see-saw, spinners and a giant concrete turtle. There is also a basketball half court for the older children.
The reserve has entries from three streets with a long road frontage on Marshall Avenue.
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.
Is it possible to live completely waste free?
In this multi-award winning, festival favourite, partners Jen and Grant go head-to-head in a competition to see who can swear off consumerism and produce the least garbage. With humour and determination, they tackle the challenges of reducing single-use plastics and finding creative solutions to reduce the amount of waste they produce.
Bring your own drink and receive a free bag of popcorn!
Registration is required.
Don't miss this workshop with the award-winning Caroline Lewallen, who will lead you through working with pastels, a medium she loves for its immediacy and intensity of colour.
Held as part of a series of monthly workshops at the Doncaster Templestowe Artists' Society running from September 2025 through to July 2026. Visit the Society's webpage for more information and to book.
This workshop is proudly supported by Manningham Council's Community Grants Program.
Image courtesy of the Doncaster Templestowe Artist Society.
The playground at JW Thomson Reserve (formerly Saxon Reserve) caters to children aged 4 to 12 years. There is also ample flat open space perfect to kick a ball around or allow your dog to run lead free.
Play opportunities include a challenging climbing frame, slide, swings and spinners.
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.
Schramms Reserve is a large 8.5 hectare reserve featuring two sports grounds, bowling greens, toilets, path network, shade trees and two playspaces.
The play opportunities at the southern playground (Kalimna Crescent) will particularly appeal to younger children.
Take your scooter or ride your bike down the path to the northern playground (Board Street) which was installed in 2017. Heaps of fun here for older children and don't forget your football or cricket bat for a hit and run around on the ovals.
Suitable age group: All ages
Schramms Reserve offers football ground and cricket pitch hire.
Contact us for bookings and fees.
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
Park Reserve is located on the Koonung Creek Linear Park and next to the Greythorn Bowling Club. There is a synthetic soccer pitch, pavilion, spectator area, carpark and some treed open space. A new pavilion was constructed in 2012 and a synthetic soccer pitch in 2017.
Park Avenue Reserve offers synthetic soccer pitch hire.
Contact us for bookings and fees.
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.