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Manningham’s housing growth projections have been reduced by more than 25 per cent, following the State Government’s decision to scale back its proposed targets.
The revised housing target for Manningham is 28,500 new dwellings by 2051, down 10,500 from the proposed figure released in June 2024.
However, the target is still significantly higher than what Council had been planning for (8,000 dwellings by 2036), increasing Manningham’s existing housing stock by more than 50 per cent.
Manningham Mayor, Councillor Deirdre Diamante said: “While the reduced target is positive, we’re still concerned about the impact this will have on Manningham’s character and liveability, particularly without detailed information and meaningful consultation.”
“We’re eager to better understand the thinking and data behind the targets, as well as how the state and federal governments will support the market to provide this additional housing.
“We’ve raised concerns about how the necessary infrastructure and community services will be funded to support these housing targets.
“Our ongoing efforts to engage with the state government, specifically on our draft target number, have been met with silence.
“The state’s decisions have progressed without transparent consultation and adequate consideration of their potential impact, and we have no visibility of how the targets will be enacted,” Cr Diamante said.
In mid-2024 Council undertook extensive community consultation on both its Residential Discussion Paper and Activity Centre Design Concepts.
“We understand the need for housing development in Manningham and are reviewing our Residential Strategy in response to this need with input from our local community.”
The initial phases of engagement aimed to help Council better understand the community’s needs and aspirations for the future of housing and managing growth in Manningham.
As part of the Residential Discussion Paper consultation, more than 70 per cent of respondents said the ‘look and feel of their suburb’ was their main reason for living there.
The community expressed similar values and preferences in their feedback on the Activity Centre Design Concepts. Around half of the survey participants urged the importance of protecting areas in Manningham’s green wedge from development because of the sensitive environment, valued character and amenity, and lack of public transport.
These community’s insights are now helping inform the preparation of the draft Manningham Residential Strategy and draft Activity Centre Design Guidelines, which will both open for community consultation later this year and will now also consider the final housing target.
“Planning needs to ensure that the housing delivered is diverse and provides for a range of incomes, lifestyles and life stages. It should also consider the impact on core infrastructure, the environment, public transport, traffic and more,” Cr Diamante said.
“We’re committed to ensuring that our community’s values are reflected in the plans for Manningham’s housing future, while aligning with the state’s requirements.”
Planning for the provision of infrastructure and community services is a joint responsibility of both levels of government, with each level of government responsible for different infrastructure and community services.
“Like many councils, Manningham also faces significant challenges to long-term financial sustainability due to cost shifting by the state government, rate capping, rising costs, increasing population and rising community expectations.
“To address this, we need to engage with and seek support from other government levels to find sustainable solutions. Rate capping and funding gaps hinder our ability to meet increasing demands and provide essential services and infrastructure.
“We’ve reached out to the state government with the goal of collaborative understanding and planning as we plan ahead for housing in Manningham.
We want to achieve best outcomes for our community and will await their response with anticipation,” the Mayor added.
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Manningham Council is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people who are in our care, who attend our services, programs and events and those who enjoy our outdoor play and community spaces.
If you have concerns about conduct involving a child or young person by a Manningham Council employee, volunteer or contractor or anyone working in a council facility, report your concerns to Manningham Council Child Safety Contact Officer, Ash Camm by:
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Manningham Council takes all allegations and concerns about potential child abuse seriously and has practices in place to investigate and escalate to authorities, if necessary. Nothing prevents a person, who holds a reasonable belief that child abuse has been committed, to report such allegations directly to the relevant authorities.
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Manningham Council acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the Traditional Owners of the land and waterways now known as Manningham.
Council pays respect to Elders past, present and emerging, and values the ongoing contribution to enrich and appreciate the cultural heritage of Manningham.
Council acknowledges and respects Australia’s First Peoples as Traditional Owners of lands and waterways across Country, and encourages reconciliation between all.
Manningham Council values the contribution made to Manningham over the years by people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Local Government plays a key role in activating Reconciliation within local communities by:
playing a leadership role in creating meaningful relationships
recognising and supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander self-determination and cultural rights
building understanding of our shared history
celebrating, recognising and respecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritages
providing our local community and the education sector with an opportunity to take an active part in the process of Reconciliation
offering public programs, projects and events
providing accessible services; and
being a proactive employer and procurer of services.
Council articulates how this can be achieved through a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
Manningham Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)
The Manningham Innovate RAP 2023-25 has been developed in partnership with Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Corporation, local First Nations peoples, local residents, Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group and Reconciliation Australia.
Council is committed to fostering respect for and understanding of First Nations cultures, histories, knowledge and rights throughout our organisation and the municipality.
The Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group will monitor the implementation of the RAP along with Reconciliation Australia.
In 2019, Council established regular Cultural Consultations with Elders and staff of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation (the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Corporation).
As the Registered Aboriginal Party for Manningham, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Corporation plays a key role in decision making for and protection of cultural heritage and as such are recognised as the primary guardians, keepers and knowledge holders of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage.
The regular Cultural Consultations with Elders provide Council with an opportunity to ensure our projects, services and systems work towards progressing reconciliation.
The East Kulin Nation have lived in the area now known as Melbourne, for more than 65,000 years harnessing the rich resources of the Yarra River and surrounding bush lands and ranges. Part of the East Kulin Nation are the Wurundjeri people who spoke the Woi-wurrung language who are the Traditional Owners of Manningham.
Wurundjeri people called the Yarra River "Birrarung" – 'river of mists and shadows'. The Birrarung was central to the traditional Country of the Wurundjeri willam people. Throughout Manningham, Wurundjeri people lived near the Birrarung and its tributaries, caring for the many culturally significant places in the area. The Yarra Flats in Manningham are associated with the accomplishments of creation ancestors and spiritual beings. Bolin Bolin Billabong in Bulleen was an important living and eel fishing area, a place which Wurundjeri people requested for their reserved use in 1840. It remained an important living area and visiting place for Wurundjeri people returning from lyrebird hunting in the Yarra Ranges into the 1850s.
For thousands of years the Wurundjeri nurtured and protected this land and its creation stories, and in return, enjoyed the highest standards of living, health and wellbeing. The river was plentiful with teeming wildfowl in the wetlands of Bulleen, continual harvests in the fish traps, and freshwater mussel farms along the Yarra. The Stringybark and Manna Gum forests also provided abundant game and bush tucker for a population of several hundred people.
The Wurundjeri people shared the same belief system as the East Kulin Nation. The creation period stretches back to when the creation ancestors and spirit beings travelled across the land, creating and naming as they went.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's oral tradition and religious values are based upon reverence for the land, and a belief in the creation period. The social moiety division and associated spiritual beings of the Woi-wurrung speaking people were Bunjil the wedge-tailed eagle and Waa the crow. Wurundjeri people were of the Waa moiety. During the creation period, Bunjil is their ancestor responsible for the creation of earth and men. Pallian the bat is their ancestor responsible for the creation of water and women. Waa was the protector of humankind.
Some very famous Wurundjeri people are associated with Manningham. In particular, William Barak and Simon Wonga who were both leaders of their community and have descendants still living in the region, some of whom are now Senior Elders themselves.
First Nations cultural heritage places in Manningham
First nations cultural heritage places relate to a particular place that's considered to be a sacred or historically important place for First Peoples. However, it should be noted that not all First Peoples cultural heritage places hold significance to the Wurundjeri community. Within Manningham, we have more than 90 sites of Wurundjeri significance, some of which are the most significant within regional Melbourne. These sites include burial or birthing sites, trading places, travelling pathways, campsites and ceremonial sites, gathering places, mission sites, reserves, and places where conflict took place. Archaeological evidence or artefacts verify where such sites exist within Manningham, as well as stories passed down from generations of Wurundjeri Elders.
Wurundjeri Stories Trail at Pound Bend
Pound Bend Tunnel Reserve, Warrandyte State Park, Pound Bend Road Warrandyte
Wurundjeri Stories is a fascinating and beautifully presented interpretive signage trail at Pound Bend that explores the Wurundjeri history, culture, traditional life, spirituality, events and the people linked to this sacred site.
There are seven signs, each containing in-depth historical accounts presented by a Wurundjeri working group, with stunning artwork and historical photographs, following a flat 1km riverside path, which walkers may wish to continue along the 3.5km River Walk or Loop Walk. Each sign features a section entitled ‘Bunjil’s Challenge’ which encourages walkers to explore the local surrounds in search of key features such as bush tucker, and to consider traditional lifestyle scenarios, making the trail an incredibly engaging, thought provoking and interactive experience.
Wurundjeri Stories is ideal for the casual walker, organised school and pre-school excursions, community groups and a ceremonial space for special Wurundjeri events. Groups are able to arrange for a Wurundjeri Elder or Educator to lead their organised excursion to the site.
A Wurundjeri Stories interpretive sign is also located at Wittons Reserve in Wonga Park, which shares the Wurundjeri history of this site, considered to be Sacred Women’s Country. The sign marks the beginning of the scenic Mount Lofty walk, a section of the Wurundjeri Songline route, the major Wurundjeri travelling route to the Yarra Valley.
For more information about the trail content, or to organise an Elder please contact the Wurundjeri Tribe Council at reception@wurundjeri.com.au or phone 9416 2905.
Resources to support your visit to Wurundjeri Stories at Pound Bend:
Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country are important ways to recognise and respect Traditional Owners.
A Welcome to Country can only be performed by an Elder from the traditional custodial tribe. The Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation is the nominated Registered Aboriginal Party for Manningham, and as such all request for Welcome to Country ceremonies held within Manningham should be directed to the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Corporation. A Welcome to Country is a paid service and can be arranged by submitting an online booking request form.
An Acknowledgement of Country is a statement a speaker makes at the beginning of an event to acknowledge the traditional owners.
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Have your say about what’s important to you about arts, culture and local history in Manningham. For further information on how to get involved visit HeART of Manningham. We would love to hear your thoughts!
Hire the Doncaster Playhouse in 2025
Are you a musical or theatre group looking to hire a venue for your show? Apply to be part of Doncaster Playhouse’s 2025 program. Hurry, only a limited number of bookings remain!
At Doncaster Playhouse, you can enjoy one of our many concerts or theatre shows.
Built in 1863, Doncaster Playhouse was the first primary school in the area. It was then refurbished in 1988 as a contemporary theatre and is now home to several community theatre companies.
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At Templestowe Lower Maternal and Child Health Centre we offer free support to families with children. Discover opening hours and how to get there.
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If you are organising a public or private event in an outdoor Council-owned land such as a park, garden, reserve or street in Manningham, you may require approval.
You will need approval from us if you’re organising a public or private event in our:
parks
gardens
reserves
streets.
We will explain below which events will need approval.
Events that do not require our approval
You will not need approval if your event has:
1-80 attendees
BYO catering that doesn’t require vehicle access into the park
no infrastructure such as marquees, stages, jumping castles
low noise impact
no change to normal traffic and parking conditions.
Events that require our approval
If you are hosting the following types of events, you will need our approval.
Low impact events
If your event has one or more of the following:
81-500 attendees
1-5 caterers or food vendors
limited temporary infrastructure such as less than 5 marquees, additional tables and chairs
low noise impact
low change to traffic and parking conditions.
Minimum notice we require is 6 weeks.
Medium impact events
If your event has one or more of the following:
501–2500 attendees
5-10 caterers or food vendors
moderate temporary infrastructure such as a stage, PA, less than 15 marquees, toilets
moderate noise impact
moderate change to traffic conditions, road closures and parking.
Minimum notice we require is 3 months.
High Impact Events
If your event has one or more of the following:
2501 or more attendees
15 or more caterers or food vendors
substantial temporary infrastructure such as multiple stages, PA, 15 or more marquees, toilets
high noise impact
substantial additional traffic, multiple road closures and changes to traffic and parking conditions.
Minimum notice we require is 6 months.
High risk activities
You will need our approval if your event includes:
alcohol
amusement rides such as jumping castles or inflatables
road closures
any pyrotechnics such as fireworks or firecrackers.
Events on private property
You will not need approval if your event is on:
private property
schools
federal or state owned land.
If your event will impact surrounding areas that includes traffic, noise and waste, please speak to us on how to best manage these impacts.
To help plan your event, download an Information Kit.
We’ll let you know when we’ve received your application and if the date and location you’ve requested is available. We’ll also send you a list of requirements you must submit as part of the approval process.
If your event impacts traffic conditions or parking at a Council owned venue, you will need a traffic management plan. This needs to be approved before event approval can be supplied.
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When all documentation has been received and approved, your event approval will be sent.
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You’ll receive a full refund after a post site inspection if we determine there’s no requirement for reinstatement.
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We might not be able to provide a meaningful answer to your question. If this happens, we may take the question on notice and we’ll provide you with a written response.
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We issue carer permits to a person or an organisation that provides care service.
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from time limited parking restrictions greater than 15 minutes
within residential permit zones when delivering a care service.
Carer Permits are issued to an individual employed in the delivery of a care service or to an organisation that provides a care service between 6 and 12 months based on need of the recipient of the care service.
Individual carers
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… Discover the Great Outdoors: Accessible Walking Trails in Manningham Walking paths around Victoria have been audited … Discover the Great Outdoors: Accessible Walking Trails in Manningham …
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Victoria Walks have created 26 digital maps of accessible walks around Victoria, giving people with disability greater access to nature walks.
Walking paths around Victoria have been audited and turned into digital walking maps as part of a project giving people with disability greater access to nature walks. This partnership between Victoria Walks and Scope Australia has been supported by the Victorian Government Access for All Abilities initiative.
So far they have completed 26 digital maps of accessible walks and the walks have been audited by people with disability, for people with disability.
Take some time to explore the great outdoors with some of these wonderful walks in Manningham
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Who can start a new waste service or add additional bins?
you are the owner, landlord or property manager
Yes, as owner or manager of the property you can make the request.
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you run a commercial business
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240 litre FOGO bin (green lid)
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240 litre garbage bin (red lid)
240 litre recycle bin (yellow lid)
240 litre FOGO bin (green lid)
Option 6: $718.50 per year
240 litre garbage bin (red lid)
360 litre recycle bin (yellow lid)
240 litre FOGO bin (green lid)
Additional bins
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Bin type
Cost
80 litre garbage bin (red lid)
$213.50 per year
120 litre garbage bin (red lid) - only available if you already have a 120 litre garbage bin
$250.50 per year
240 litre recycle bin (yellow lid)
$91.50 per year
360 litre recycle bin (yellow lid)
$139.00 per year
240 litre FOGO bin (green lid) - the minimum period for an additional FOGO bin is six months. You'll only be charged for the time you have the bin. For example: if you have the bin for six months it will cost $75.75.
$151.50 per year
How to pay
All costs are added to your rates.
How to order a new bin
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you're moving into a new house and need bins (fees apply)
… We're seeking Federal funding for Manningham's priority projects We’re calling for Federal … Link Wards Advocacy … We're seeking Federal funding for Manningham's priority projects …
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26 February 2025
We’re calling for Federal Government support for a number of priority projects ahead of this year’s Federal election.
At its meeting on Tuesday 25 February, Council set out its advocacy priorities across four key themes of Our Commute, Our Environment, Our Safety and Our Wellbeing.
This includes seeking funding support for seven major projects as well as a series of local sports infrastructure, road and footpath upgrades in Manningham.
Mayor, Cr Deirdre Diamante, said Council is calling for Federal Government funding for projects that will benefit the local community.
“We’re advocating for our community and seeking funding support for important local projects that will improve the wellbeing, safety, environment and transport in Manningham.”
We’re advocating for:
$15 million for the redevelopment Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre outdoor precinct
$7.5 million for open space upgrades, some of which include:
Wombat Bend and Finns Reserve upgrade in Templestowe Lower
Anderson Park in Doncaster East
Warrandyte Skate Park
The Boulevarde playspace at Ruffey Lake Park.
$5 million for safety improvements at the 5-ways intersection in Warrandyte South
$3 million for a feasibility study to inform the high frequency busway implementation along Doncaster Road
$2.5 million for a new building for the Park Orchards Community House and Learning Centre
$350,000 to support community legal services in Manningham
the Federal Government to encourage the Victorian Government to make commitments around the North East Link Project.
And we’re seeking funding support for road and footpath upgrades, sports infrastructure projects and LED floodlighting conversion projects.
We want to see a range of improved transport options for our Manningham community.
We’re calling for $3 million to undertake a feasibility study to inform the high frequency busway implementation along the Doncaster Road corridor, between Mitcham Station and Doncaster Park and Ride.
“The North East Link Program (NELP) is having a significant impact on our community and we are continuing our advocacy for the best outcomes for local residents,” Cr Diamante said
As a funding partner of the North East Link Project, we want the Federal Government to encourage the Victorian Government to:
deliver a Transit Oriented Development when Doncaster Park and Ride is redeveloped.
improve access and transparency on the Environment Protection Agency air quality data reports.
install filters within the Southern Portal Ventilation Stack or improve transparency around the trigger for when filters would be required.
As a member of the Eastern Region Group of Councils, we also supports the regional goals and advocacy priorities of:
… Media release: Protecting Manningham's biodiversity by reducing wild deer populations … In great news for local biodiversity and wildlife habitat, Manningham Council has received a second round of funding to … page All News Media releases … Media release: Protecting Manningham's biodiversity by reducing wild deer populations …
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In great news for local biodiversity and wildlife habitat, Manningham Council has received a second round of funding to monitor and control the wild deer population.
Manningham Council’s deer monitoring and control project was launched in 2017 and has expanded over this time to support deer control on 45 properties across our green wedge.
Manningham Mayor, Councillor Carli Lange, welcomed the Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action grant funding, saying wild deer continued to pose a major environmental threat in Manningham by destroying native vegetation, ring barking native trees and eroding waterways through their grazing behaviours.
“The funding we have received from the state government to fund the program has resulted in the removal of 227 deer from Manningham, with a visible reduction in the damage to native trees, our waterways, and biodiversity.”
The funding means Council will continue to support fully funded deer control on eligible green wedge properties until June 2025 through its Local Environment Assistance Fund (LEAF) grant program.
“This is a great outcome for landowners, I’d encourage anyone who is interested in joining the program to visit our website,” Cr Lange said.
For more information about our land management grants visit: manningham.vic.gov.au/deer-control
To report deer sightings and damage contact environment@manningham.vic.gov.au
Find out how to apply for a tradesperson parking permit.
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We issue tradesperson permits for building works within an existing residential development.
The number of permits available is limited to a maximum of four permits at any one time.
A permit can only be issued for a period of up to 12 weeks and generally will not be renewed.
The tradesperson's vehicle permit will enable a vehicle to park in a residential parking zone between Monday and Friday 7.00am to 5.00pm (each day). Outside of these hours any existing parking controls will apply.
Permits are only valid when being used to complete on-site works at the property to which they are issued. They are not for private/personal use at any time.
Application can be made by:
A resident of the property.
The owner of the property (regardless of whether or not they are living at the property)
The tradesperson who will be doing the works.
Where construction works are to take longer than 12 weeks, an application for the installation of a Work Zone should be applied for.
… Media release: Reduced housing targets a win for Manningham, but questions remain Manningham’s housing growth projections have been reduced by … … Media release: Reduced housing targets a win for Manningham, but questions remain …
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Manningham’s housing growth projections have been reduced by more than 25 per cent, following the State Government’s decision to scale back its proposed targets.
The revised housing target for Manningham is 28,500 new dwellings by 2051, down 10,500 from the proposed figure released in June 2024.
However, the target is still significantly higher than what Council had been planning for (8,000 dwellings by 2036), increasing Manningham’s existing housing stock by more than 50 per cent.
Manningham Mayor, Councillor Deirdre Diamante said: “While the reduced target is positive, we’re still concerned about the impact this will have on Manningham’s character and liveability, particularly without detailed information and meaningful consultation.”
“We’re eager to better understand the thinking and data behind the targets, as well as how the state and federal governments will support the market to provide this additional housing.
“We’ve raised concerns about how the necessary infrastructure and community services will be funded to support these housing targets.
“Our ongoing efforts to engage with the state government, specifically on our draft target number, have been met with silence.
“The state’s decisions have progressed without transparent consultation and adequate consideration of their potential impact, and we have no visibility of how the targets will be enacted,” Cr Diamante said.
In mid-2024 Council undertook extensive community consultation on both its Residential Discussion Paper and Activity Centre Design Concepts.
“We understand the need for housing development in Manningham and are reviewing our Residential Strategy in response to this need with input from our local community.”
The initial phases of engagement aimed to help Council better understand the community’s needs and aspirations for the future of housing and managing growth in Manningham.
As part of the Residential Discussion Paper consultation, more than 70 per cent of respondents said the ‘look and feel of their suburb’ was their main reason for living there.
The community expressed similar values and preferences in their feedback on the Activity Centre Design Concepts. Around half of the survey participants urged the importance of protecting areas in Manningham’s green wedge from development because of the sensitive environment, valued character and amenity, and lack of public transport.
These community’s insights are now helping inform the preparation of the draft Manningham Residential Strategy and draft Activity Centre Design Guidelines, which will both open for community consultation later this year and will now also consider the final housing target.
“Planning needs to ensure that the housing delivered is diverse and provides for a range of incomes, lifestyles and life stages. It should also consider the impact on core infrastructure, the environment, public transport, traffic and more,” Cr Diamante said.
“We’re committed to ensuring that our community’s values are reflected in the plans for Manningham’s housing future, while aligning with the state’s requirements.”
Planning for the provision of infrastructure and community services is a joint responsibility of both levels of government, with each level of government responsible for different infrastructure and community services.
“Like many councils, Manningham also faces significant challenges to long-term financial sustainability due to cost shifting by the state government, rate capping, rising costs, increasing population and rising community expectations.
“To address this, we need to engage with and seek support from other government levels to find sustainable solutions. Rate capping and funding gaps hinder our ability to meet increasing demands and provide essential services and infrastructure.
“We’ve reached out to the state government with the goal of collaborative understanding and planning as we plan ahead for housing in Manningham.
We want to achieve best outcomes for our community and will await their response with anticipation,” the Mayor added.
Manningham’s housing growth projections have been reduced by more than 25 per cent, following the State Government’s decision to scale back its proposed targets.
The revised housing target for Manningham is 28,500 new dwellings by 2051, down 10,500 from the proposed figure released in June 2024.
However, the target is still significantly higher than what Council had been planning for (8,000 dwellings by 2036), increasing Manningham’s existing housing stock by more than 50 per cent.
Manningham Mayor, Councillor Deirdre Diamante said: “While the reduced target is positive, we’re still concerned about the impact this will have on Manningham’s character and liveability, particularly without detailed information and meaningful consultation.”
“We’re eager to better understand the thinking and data behind the targets, as well as how the state and federal governments will support the market to provide this additional housing.
“We’ve raised concerns about how the necessary infrastructure and community services will be funded to support these housing targets.
“Our ongoing efforts to engage with the state government, specifically on our draft target number, have been met with silence.
“The state’s decisions have progressed without transparent consultation and adequate consideration of their potential impact, and we have no visibility of how the targets will be enacted,” Cr Diamante said.
In mid-2024 Council undertook extensive community consultation on both its Residential Discussion Paper and Activity Centre Design Concepts.
“We understand the need for housing development in Manningham and are reviewing our Residential Strategy in response to this need with input from our local community.”
The initial phases of engagement aimed to help Council better understand the community’s needs and aspirations for the future of housing and managing growth in Manningham.
As part of the Residential Discussion Paper consultation, more than 70 per cent of respondents said the ‘look and feel of their suburb’ was their main reason for living there.
The community expressed similar values and preferences in their feedback on the Activity Centre Design Concepts. Around half of the survey participants urged the importance of protecting areas in Manningham’s green wedge from development because of the sensitive environment, valued character and amenity, and lack of public transport.
These community’s insights are now helping inform the preparation of the draft Manningham Residential Strategy and draft Activity Centre Design Guidelines, which will both open for community consultation later this year and will now also consider the final housing target.
“Planning needs to ensure that the housing delivered is diverse and provides for a range of incomes, lifestyles and life stages. It should also consider the impact on core infrastructure, the environment, public transport, traffic and more,” Cr Diamante said.
“We’re committed to ensuring that our community’s values are reflected in the plans for Manningham’s housing future, while aligning with the state’s requirements.”
Planning for the provision of infrastructure and community services is a joint responsibility of both levels of government, with each level of government responsible for different infrastructure and community services.
“Like many councils, Manningham also faces significant challenges to long-term financial sustainability due to cost shifting by the state government, rate capping, rising costs, increasing population and rising community expectations.
“To address this, we need to engage with and seek support from other government levels to find sustainable solutions. Rate capping and funding gaps hinder our ability to meet increasing demands and provide essential services and infrastructure.
“We’ve reached out to the state government with the goal of collaborative understanding and planning as we plan ahead for housing in Manningham.
“We want to achieve best outcomes for our community and will await their response with anticipation,” the Mayor added.
… exhibitions This exhibition is no longer showing in the Manningham Art Gallery. Manningham Council's Citizen Science program inspires a new … Disrupted (detail view). Image courtesy of the artist. Manningham Art Gallery Past Exhibitions … Beauty Disrupted …
This exhibition is no longer showing in the Manningham Art Gallery.
Manningham Council's Citizen Science program inspires a new body of work by ceramic artist Matt Butterworth.
These intimate sculptures question narratives surrounding function and beauty.
Beauty Disrupted (detail view). Image courtesy of the artist.
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UPDATED: 13 January 2025 with new charger locations
Owning an electric vehicle (EV) in Manningham will soon be more convenient.
We’re partnering with Jolt Charge and Evie Networks to roll out nine public electric vehicle charging stations in 2025 – powered by 100 per cent renewable energy.
What is a public EV charger?
Although they’re privately owned, public EV chargers are on public land and available for everyone to use – all day, every day. The universal chargers are accessible to every electric vehicle.
Public EV charging network benefits
Electric vehicle use is booming, with more people switching every day.
Ensure that EV charging is accessible and practical
Many EV owners rely on public chargers to power up while on the go, or because they don’t have the infrastructure at home. A public charging network will ensure that residents living in apartments, rental properties or areas without dedicated parking can access EV chargers.
Reduce our transport emissions
Transport accounts for nearly a quarter of Manningham’s carbon emissions. This rate is higher than other local governments in Melbourne – and nationally.
Encouraging more people to use electric vehicles powered by renewable energy will help decrease our transport emissions and reach Manningham's net zero emissions target by 2035.
Boost local businesses with enhanced car parking
It's proven that EV users visit shops and activity centres that provide EV chargers. While charging, they can explore nearby shops, businesses, and recreational facilities.
Increase driver confidence
EV users can travel confidently in and around Manningham, knowing they can rely on a network of fast chargers to top up on the go.
Create a cleaner and greener Manningham
Powered by 100 per cent renewable energy, the charging network will help reduce transport emissions, improve local air quality and reduce noise pollution.
Charger locations
The nine new public EV charging stations will be conveniently located near commercial, recreational and tourist destinations.
The specific locations of the charging bays will depend on access to power supply.
Sites we’re exploring include:
Doncaster Reserve (near Jackson Court), Doncaster East
Tunstall Square, Donvale
Templestowe Village, Templestowe
Bulleen Road, Bulleen
Devon Plaza, Doncaster East
Donburn Village, Doncaster East
Lawford Road (near Westfield), Doncaster
Mullum Mullum Stadium, Donvale
Pines Learning and Activity Centre, Doncaster East
Donvale Reserve, Donvale
Warrandyte (location TBC)
MC Square, Doncaster
Macedon Square, Templestowe Lower
About the chargers
Each charging station will be operated by either Jolt or Evie.
Both chargers are powered by 100 per cent renewable energy through government accredited GreenPower.
Each provider offers a distinct product and service, giving you more options for charging.
Their services are summarised below.
Jolt Charge
Evie Networks
Type
25kW and 50kW DC fast chargers.
75kW DC ultra fast chargers.
Indicative speed
75km to 125km of range in 30 minutes.
150km of range in 30 minutes.
Plug
Tethered CCS2 plugs at all sites. CHadeMO plugs at select sites.
Tethered CCS2 plugs at all sites. CHadeMO plugs at select sites.
Services and costs
7 kWh free daily charge (up to 50 km of range).* Additional charge at 49 cents per kWh. *Free charging is subsidised by the digital advertising screens featured on Jolt’s chargers.
58 to 68 cents per kWh, depending on site.
Payment
Payment through JOLT app. No paid subscription required.
Payment through Evie app or RFID card. No paid subscription required.
e-Bikes
e-Bike chargers with standard 10A outlet at select locations. Cable not provided.
How much will the project cost?
There will be no cost to us to install and operate the infrastructure. The chargers will be located on our land, however Jolt Charge and Evie Networks will cover all expenses for the chargers, including ongoing maintenance. The chargers are based on a user-pay model, with charging costs at standard market rates.
How are they powered?
The chargers are powered by 100 per cent renewable energy through government accredited GreenPower.
… Regeneration Workshop with Alana Marsh closing comments by Manningham CEO Andrew Day a viewing of the Manningham Art Gallery Exhibition Serving Country Catering … dietary requirements by Monday 23 May by contacting spcs@manningham.vic.gov.au . Manningham Function Centre …
Join us to acknowledge Sorry Day and learn more about First Nations People and cultures.
This event will feature:
a video of Aunty Doreen Garvey-Wandin's Sorry Day address
a Cultural Regeneration Workshop with Alana Marsh
closing comments by Manningham CEO Andrew Day
a viewing of the Manningham Art Gallery Exhibition Serving Country
Catering will be provided by Mabu Mabu. Please advise if you have any dietary requirements by Monday 23 May by contacting spcs@manningham.vic.gov.au.
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The State Government has now commenced works for the North East Link Program (NELP).
The project will include construction of the North East Link Tunnels, which will connect the Metropolitan ring road (M80) and Eastern Freeway (M3), as well as:
the completion of the Ring Road in Greensborough
an overhaul the Eastern Freeway
Melbourne’s first dedicated busway
the North East Trail – more than 34km of walking and cycling paths.
North East Link is split into five construction packages, with the following three located in Manningham:
Central/tunnels
South
East
Council is continuing to work diligently alongside North East Link Program and State Government on all aspects of the project.
We’re committed to representing community interests with the aim of mitigating impacts, as far practicable, to the community.
Bulleen Park is being upgraded to support sporting clubs during the construction of North East Link.
Future redevelopment of Bulleen Park will allow for continued use of the sporting and recreation facilities during the delivery and following the completion of the North East Link Program (NELP).
The redevelopment will result in a major upgrade to the football (AFL) and cricket facilities and include:
two new replacement pavilions
realignment and redevelopment of the three existing sports ovals
upgrades to sports field lighting, cricket nets, and fencing
planting of new trees and vegetation
upgrading playground equipment and park amenities
reconfigured car parking.
The project is expected to be completed by 2028. During this period, NELP will continue to provide user groups with construction updates to keep the community informed of progress and milestones.
Manningham's newest and much anticipated soccer facility, Powerful Owl Park is now completed.
Development Victoria worked in conjunction with North East Link Program (NELP) to deliver the facility to ensure community impacts are minimised by changes at Bulleen Park.
We will manage the facility on behalf of NELP, as part of the overall management of Manningham sporting reserves, and in accordance with required conditions of use.
The new sporting facility will include:
three soccer fields (two natural turf and one synthetic pitch)
a sports pavilion with tiered seating and player change rooms, umpire and first aid amenities
176 car park spaces
a nature play area; and,
walking and cycling connections to the Yarra River.
We worked diligently alongside North East Link Program and the State Government for a commitment to deliver the facility and to ensure community impacts are minimised by changes at Bulleen Park.
Doncaster Park and Ride will be upgraded as part of NELP. We are advocating that the Doncaster Busway (including the Bulleen Park and Ride) be designed to operate and function as part of a network-wide Bus Rapid Transit system. This is beyond the busway corridor that is proposed along the Eastern Freeway between Hoddle Street and Doncaster Road.
We are also advocating for the State Government and NELP to amend the NELP Doncaster Park and Ride reference design to a mixed-use transit-oriented development.
At this stage the State Government has only committed to a like for like upgrade, which will result in the reconstruction of the Park and Ride to be retained as a carpark only.
Bulleen Park and Ride is now open. The new bus station on the corner of Thompsons Road and Kampman Street in Bulleen is the first part of the Eastern Express Busway – Melbourne's first dedicated busway from Doncaster towards the city and features:
We have successfully negotiated for the Victorian Government to commence detailed planning work and a business case for the duplication and upgrade of Templestowe Road (from Bridge Street to Thompsons Road). This will include shared pedestrian and bike paths along the north side.
NELP will plant two replacement trees for every tree removed during construction of the project.
A key objective for Council is to ensure that the loss of tree canopy and vegetation is minimised and mitigated. We're working closely with NELP to identify appropriate locations for early tree planting to occur to allow the new canopy to establish. Some early planting has already occurred across various locations in Manningham, including Katrina Reserve (Doncaster) and Finns Reserve (Lower Templestowe).
Council has planted more than 500 trees since 2022 within various reserves in Manningham on behalf of NELP. We will continue to support the early planting program.
The historic 300 year old River Red Gum on Bridge Street in Bulleen is in close proximity to major North East Link works and must be protected. This tree is a local landmark, pre-dates European settlement and is an important example of our environmental heritage.
We will continue to regularly attend when works are being undertaken near the tree to ensure that appropriate mitigation measures are undertaken.
Air quality and noise
We are continuing to advocate to NELP and other State authorities to ensure that all appropriate measures are taken to mitigate the air quality impacts of the project on the health and wellbeing of the local community.
We are also working closely with NELP to ensure that noise associated with construction is mitigated as far as practicable. Any noise emitting works that may exceed noise levels are also planned to occur either during the day or early in the night, as far as practicable. Affected residents are also notified prior to the works that noise may occur during a time period with a direct NELP contact provided to them to call where concerns are raised.
