UPDATED: 28 March 2025 partnership details and timeline 

Improving our local sporting facilities is one of the ways we’re building a better Manningham. 

What is happening?

In partnership with the Australian Government through the Play Our Way Funding Program, we're upgrading the netball courts and flood lighting at Wonga Park Reserve, Wonga Park.

The project will involve:

Stage 1

• reconstructing the netball courts with compliant courts of play, lighting, fencing, and additional space for basketball
• stabilising the embankments around the courts and addressing overgrown vegetation
• removal of the timber bridge beside the existing netball courts
• new player shelters

Stage 2

• a new small sized facility to service the netball courts, including toilets, a multi-purpose change space, storage, drinking station, and scorer's shelter. 

This project will be delivered as part of our 2025/26 Capital Works Program.
 

Where are the works?

Works will take place at the Wonga Park Netball Courts at Wonga Park Reserve, Wonga Park.

When will the works happen?

Stage 1 construction is scheduled to begin in June 2025 with an expected duration of five months. This schedule is subject to weather conditions.

Stage 2 will follow the completion of Stage 1 works.
 

Why are the works needed?

The need to upgrade this facility was identified through a Netball Victoria Facility Audit and is planned as part of our Wonga Park Reserve Masterplan.

The existing facilities, including lighting, must be upgraded to comply with the latest Netball Victoria and industry guidelines. 

The project will also provide new player shelters and a multipurpose facility, including a toilet and scorers shelter to support local clubs and communities who use the facility.
 

How will the works affect me?

The works will take place on weekdays during the hours of 7.00am and 5.00pm. 

You may notice:

• construction noise
• minor traffic delays, including a temporary single lane closure
• disruptions to car parking
• footpath detours around the works
• temporary disruptions to the reserve access.

Please follow the directions of staff and signs to move safely around the area.

We appreciate your patience and understanding while we work to improve the facilities in your area.

Questions?

If you have any questions about this project, contact us.

We're installing new public toilets at Cat Jump Park, Donvale.

This project is part of the Public Toilet Plan 2021 and Cat Jump Park Masterplan.
 

Where is it?

These public toilets will be located on the southern side of Cat Jump Park, near the Bellevue Avenue and Leslie Street roundabout in Donvale.

This location is easy to access for use, maintenance, and service connections.
 

When will it happen?

We plan to begin installing the toilet facility in early to mid-2025, and expect it to take around three to four months to complete.
 

Why is it needed?

Accessible public toilets allow people to spend more time in public spaces, socialising, exercising, and engaging with the community. Without them, residents and visitors are limited in where they can go and how long they can stay. 

A safe, well-maintained, and environmentally friendly toilet will significantly improve the experience for Cat Jump Park visitors.
 

What will the toilets look like?

The new modular toilets will include:

• An accessible cubicle
• An ambulant cubicle 
• Baby and child change facilities
• A rainwater tank to utilise a natural water supply 
• External and internal powered lighting 
• Skylights for natural lighting 
• Concrete paths to connect the toilets with surrounding facilities
   

How will the works affect me?

To minimise any potential noise or disruption to the community, our modular toilets are made offsite and will be delivered to the site.

During the installation, you may notice some construction noise and increased traffic in the area.

Women’s and girls’ sport is set for a boost in Wonga Park with the local netball facility to undergo a major redevelopment.

Manningham Council has secured a $1.47 million grant to upgrade the Wonga Park Netball Facility through the Australian Government’s Play Our Way program.

This funding is in addition to $450,000 allocated in Council’s 2024/25 capital works budget to deliver a new pavilion, lighting and to reconstruct the netball courts.

Manningham Mayor, Councillor Deirdre Diamante, welcomed the funding announcement, describing it as a huge win for women and girls’ sport and the Wonga Park community.

“We’d like to thank the Australian Government for their support in providing quality facilities for women and girls in Manningham that help reduce barriers and increase participation in sport and physical activity,” Cr Diamante said.

“Advocating for more inclusive and equal community facilities is a key part of Council's role and we’re thrilled that we’ve been able to achieve this significant win in collaboration with Wonga Park Netball Club.

“This is going to make a huge difference to the club and players – providing toilets, change facilities and storage at the courts. New lighting will also allow the club to train in the evenings,” the Mayor added.

Wonga Park Netball Club spokesperson, Jeanette Morriss, said the funding announcement was a fantastic early Christmas present for the club.

“We are just so excited. It’s going to be amazing for women and girls in sport and will create a much safer and inclusive space for our 150 players,” Ms Morris said.

“We would like to thank the Federal Government for the funding and the work Councillors and Council staff have done in advocating on our behalf,” she said.