
Meeting Date: 27 May 2025
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Meeting Date: 27 May 2025
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Timecode | Item |
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5. PRESENTATIONS | |
05:35 | 5.1 Motion of Condolence: Passing of William Darmondy |
9:30 | 5.2 Motion of Condolence: Passing of Henry Metcher |
12:45 | 5.3 2025 Federal Elections |
13:55 | 5.4 Acknowledgement of Cr Chen - Recipient of ECLC Lifetime Achievement Award 2025 |
15:00 | 6. PETITIONS |
15:05 | 7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
34:35 | 8. ADMISSION OF URGENT BUSINESS |
34:45 | 9. PLANNING PERMIT APPLICATIONS |
10. CITY PLANNING | |
35:10 | 10.1 Spark worker parking impacts to wider community |
53:00 | 10.2 Doncaster Hill Development Contributions Plan, 2005 - Expiry of the Plan |
55:00 | 10.3 Statutory Planning Application Activity Quarter 3 (January to March 2025) |
11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES | |
56:40 | 11.1 Manningham Youth and Recreation and Sport Advisory Committee Membership Nominations |
12. CITY SERVICES | |
1:02:00 | 12.1 Road Management Plan Review and Adoption |
1:04:30 | 12.2 Road Safety Strategy and Action Plan 2025-2034 |
1:12:30 | 12.3 March Capital Works Status Report |
13. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY | |
1:20:30 | 13.1 Manningham Quartlery Report |
1:25:30 | 13.2 Revised Instrument of Delegation from Council to the Chief Executive Officer |
1:26:50 | 13.3 Informal Meetings of Councillors |
1:27:30 | 13.4 Documents for Sealing |
14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | |
1:28:00 | 14.1 Draft Council Plan, Draft 2025/26 Budget, Draft 10 Year Financial Plan 2025/26 to 2034/35 and the Draft Revenue and Rating Plan |
1:37:40 | 14.2 Investment Policy 2025 |
1:41:40 | 15. URGENT BUSINESS |
1:41:45 | 16. COUNCILLOR REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME |
1:56:30 | 17. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS |
Curious about going all-electric? Drop in and talk with Council staff to learn more and discover how the Solar Savers program can make the process easier for you. ...
By going all-electric, you can create a safer home and brighter Manningham.
That’s why Manningham Council has partnered with Solar Savers, a local government initiative that takes the hassle out of home energy upgrades. The Council-backed program has now expanded to offer more suppliers and product choices, as well as home energy assessments for personalised advice.
Do you have questions about making your home more comfortable and efficient? Keen to install solar, batteries or efficient electric appliances? Drop in to learn more.
You can also find out about available discounts and discover how Solar Savers can help.
Join us at your local library for a session between August and October 2025.
Registration is not required. Drop in any time during the 1-hour session.
Electrify Your Life
This event is part of our Electrify Your Life program, which supports residents to go all-electric at home, creating a brighter Manningham. Learn how to make the switch at Electrify Your Life.
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events.
Going all-electric at home?...
By switching to electric appliances, you can create a safer and healthier home for your family.
Join us for an in-depth 2-hour electrification masterclass featuring expert presenter Lucinda, plus a 30-minute Q&A with a qualified electrician and solar installer.
Learn about:
Following the masterclass, attendees can join an optional one-hour hands-on session to dive deeper into modelling electrification options for your home, including cost-benefit calculations.
This session is ideal for anyone interested in going all-electric and creating a more comfortable, affordable and energy-efficient home.
Session dates:
There will be two sessions held at Doncaster Library.
Registrations are essential.
Electrify Your Life
This event is part of our Electrify Your Life program, which supports residents to go all-electric at home, creating a brighter Manningham. Learn how to make the switch at Electrify Your Life.
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events.
Meeting Date: 13 October 2020
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Virtual Council Meeting via Facebook Live
As part of our efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 we have reviewed our Council meeting practices to ensure we provide a safe environment for Councillors, staff and the community. Pursuant to the Local Government Act 2020, Council meetings will be held virtually until further notice. Physical attendance by members of the public at Council meetings is currently not permitted. Council meetings will continue to be live streamed and we encourage you to follow the meeting on our Facebook page (you can view the livestream on our Facebook page even if you don’t have a Facebook account). The live stream is not interactive. Any comments or private messages directed to us while the stream is live will not be presented to Council or have a bearing on the conduct of the meeting.
Council acknowledges that in the lead up to its general elections, it will not make any decision that would, or could be perceived to, inappropriately bind an incoming Council or affect the outcome of the elections.
As per our Election Period Policy, Council will hold an Ordinary meeting in October to consider routine administrative matters and the Annual Report. There will be limitations on the conduct of the meeting such as no public question time, tabling of petitions and Councillor question time.
Parking available at Manningham Civic Centre
Manningham Civic Centre bus stop:
Bus route 907 City to Mitcham via Doncaster Rd
Bus route 902 Chelsea to Airport West
Bus route 295 Doncaster SC to The Pines SC via Templestowe
Meeting Date: 29 June 2021
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
We have recently reviewed our Council meeting practices to ensure we provide a safe environment for Councillors, staff and the community at meetings. We are pleased to advise that members of the public can attend Council meetings in person. Meetings will proceed in the Council Chamber with the appropriate physical distancing requirements and wearing of masks to minimise potential transmission of COVID-19. Council meetings will continue to be live streamed and we encourage you to follow the meeting on our Facebook page or our website. The live stream is not interactive. Any comments or private messages directed to us while the stream is live will not be presented to Council or have a bearing on the conduct of the meeting.
Other temporary changes to our Council meetings:
Find out more about Meetings procedures and Public Question Time.
Parking available at Manningham Civic Centre
Manningham Civic Centre bus stop:
Bus route 907 City to Mitcham via Doncaster Rd
Bus route 902 Chelsea to Airport West
Bus route 295 Doncaster SC to The Pines SC via Templestowe
Join expert presenter Bryce Gaton to learn everything you need to know about switching to an electric vehicle....
By switching to an electric vehicle, you can reduce your fuel bills while contributing to cleaner air and a safe climate.
Join EV expert Bryce Gaton to learn everything you need to know about buying and driving electric vehicles in Australia.
Bryce will cover:
A Q&A panel will follow, featuring:
About the presenter
Bryce Gaton is an EV transition consultant, writer and commentator for TheDriven.io. He's also a qualified electrician with more than 15 years' experience in the sector.
Registration is essential.
This event is part of our Electrify Your Life program, supporting residents to go all-electric at home and power up a brighter future for Manningham. Learn how to make the switch at Electrify Your Life. By switching to electric appliances, you can create a safer and healthier home for your family.
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events.
Meeting Date: 15 September 2020
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Virtual Council Meeting via Facebook Live
As part of our efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 we have reviewed our Council meeting practices to ensure we provide a safe environment for Councillors, staff and the community. Pursuant to the Local Government Act 2020, Council meetings will be held virtually until further notice. Physical attendance by members of the public at Council meetings is currently not permitted. Council meetings will continue to be live streamed and we encourage you to follow the meeting on our Facebook page (you can view the livestream on our Facebook page even if you don’t have a Facebook account). The live stream is not interactive. Any comments or private messages directed to us while the stream is live will not be presented to Council or have a bearing on the conduct of the meeting.
Other temporary changes to our Council meetings:
Parking available at Manningham Civic Centre
Manningham Civic Centre bus stop:
Bus route 907 City to Mitcham via Doncaster Rd
Bus route 902 Chelsea to Airport West
Bus route 295 Doncaster SC to The Pines SC via Templestowe
Meeting Date: 15 December 2020
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
As part of our efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 we have reviewed our Council meeting practices to ensure we provide a safe environment for Councillors, staff and the community. This Council meeting will proceed in the Council Chamber adhering to our COVID-Safe Plan to minimise potential transmission of COVID-19.
Physical attendance by members of the public at Council meetings is currently not permitted. Council meetings will continue to be live streamed and we encourage you to follow the meeting on our Facebook page (you can view the livestream on our Facebook page even if you don’t have a Facebook account). The live stream is not interactive. Any comments or private messages directed to us while the stream is live will not be presented to Council or have a bearing on the conduct of the meeting.
Other temporary changes to our Council meetings:
Find out more about Meetings procedures and Public Question Time.
Parking available at Manningham Civic Centre
Manningham Civic Centre bus stop:
Bus route 907 City to Mitcham via Doncaster Rd
Bus route 902 Chelsea to Airport West
Bus route 295 Doncaster SC to The Pines SC via Templestowe
Meeting Date: 25 May 2021
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
We have recently reviewed our Council meeting practices to ensure we provide a safe environment for Councillors, staff and the community at meetings. We are pleased to advise that members of the public can now attend Council meetings in person. Meetings will proceed in the Council Chamber with the appropriate physical distancing requirements to minimise potential transmission of COVID-19. Council meetings will continue to be live streamed and we encourage you to follow the meeting on our Facebook page or our website. The live stream is not interactive. Any comments or private messages directed to us while the stream is live will not be presented to Council or have a bearing on the conduct of the meeting.
Other temporary changes to our Council meetings:
Find out more about Meetings procedures and Public Question Time.
Parking available at Manningham Civic Centre
Manningham Civic Centre bus stop:
Bus route 907 City to Mitcham via Doncaster Rd
Bus route 902 Chelsea to Airport West
Bus route 295 Doncaster SC to The Pines SC via Templestowe
Meeting Date: 20 April 2021
Meeting Time: 6.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Notice is given that a Council Meeting of the Manningham City Council will be held in the Council Chambers at 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster at 6:00pm on Tuesday, 20 April 2021. This meeting is called pursuant to Rule 12.1 of the Governance Rules. The business to be transacted at this Council meeting is:
All residents and interested people are welcome to attend.
ANDREW DAY
Chief Executive Officer
We have recently reviewed our Council meeting practices to ensure we provide a safe environment for Councillors, staff and the community at meetings. We are pleased to advise that members of the public can now attend Council meetings in person. Meetings will proceed in the Council Chamber with the appropriate physical distancing requirements to minimise potential transmission of COVID-19. Council meetings will continue to be live streamed and we encourage you to follow the meeting on our Facebook page or our website. The live stream is not interactive. Any comments or private messages directed to us while the stream is live will not be presented to Council or have a bearing on the conduct of the meeting.
Other temporary changes to our Council meetings:
Public Question Time – At this time, anyone wanting to ask a question of Council should submit their question via email by 5.00pm on the Monday before the meeting. You will have the opportunity to attend the meeting and read out your question or you can have your question read out by our CEO. Public Question Time form.
Find out more about Meetings procedures and Public Question Time.
Parking available at Manningham Civic Centre
Manningham Civic Centre bus stop:
Bus route 907 City to Mitcham via Doncaster Rd
Bus route 902 Chelsea to Airport West
Bus route 295 Doncaster SC to The Pines SC via Templestowe
As part of our efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 we have reviewed our Council meeting practices to ensure we provide a safe environment for Councillors, staff and the community. ...
Meeting Date: 24 May 2022
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Members of the public can attend Council meetings in person. We have reviewed our Council meeting practices to ensure we provide a safe environment for Councillors, staff and the community at meetings. Council meetings will continue to be live streamed and we encourage you to follow the meeting on our Facebook page (even if you don’t have a Facebook account) or website. The live stream is not interactive. Any comments or private messages directed to us while the stream is live will not be presented to Council or have a bearing on the conduct of the meeting.
Other temporary changes to our Council meetings:
Public Question Time – At this time, anyone wanting to ask a question of Council should submit their question via email by 5.00pm on the Monday before the meeting. As you cannot be present in the chamber, your question will be read out at the meeting by the CEO. For more information visit the Council Meeting Procedures page.
Timecode | Item |
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00:04:00 |
Public question time |
00:15:00 | Admission of Urgent Business |
00:15:00 | Planning Permit Applications |
10. CITY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY | |
00:16:00 | 10.1 Domestic Animal Management Plan |
00:58:15 | 10.2 Neighbourhood House Review |
01:13:00 | New Council Advisory Committees - Membership Recomendations |
11. CITY SERVICES | |
01:19:00 |
11.1 Anderson Park Master Plan |
01:25:20 | 11.2 Proposed Deviation of (Part) Reynolds Road, Donvale - Recommendation to Proceed |
12. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY | |
01:26:55 | 12.1 Manningham Quarterly Report, Quarter 3, January - March 2021/2022 |
13. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | |
01:30:45 | 13.1 Proposed 10 Year Financial Plan 2022/23 to 2031/32 |
01:39:30 | 13.2 Proposed 2022/23 Budget |
01:54:30 | 13.3 Informal Meetings of Councillors |
01:55:00 | 13.4 Documents for Sealing |
01:55:40 | 14 URGENT BUSINESS |
01:55:40 | 15 COUNCILLOR REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME |
Council meetings are the formal decision-making forum for our Council. ...
Meeting Date: Monday, 16 September 2024
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Timestamps
Timecode | Item |
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04:20 | PRIOR NOTIFICATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST |
04:50 | CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES |
5. PRESENTATIONS | |
05:20 | 5.1 Staff Service Awards |
07:15 | 5.2 Acknowledgement of outgoing Mayor |
31:15 | 6. PETITIONS |
31:20 | 7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
44:45 | 8. ADMISSION OF URGENT BUSINESS |
9. PLANNING PERMIT APPLICATIONS (Page 2) | |
45:05 | 9.1 Application for Review of P363/2024 of Planning Application PLN24/0017 (page 3) |
10. CITY PLANNING (Page 3) | |
56:40 | 10.1 Manningham's Submission for Doncaster Park and Ride (Page 154) |
1:21:15 | 10.2 Proposed ResCode Deemed-to-Comply Provisions - Submission (page 251) |
1:49:30 | 10.3 Flooding and Stormwater Management Community Reference Panel - Amended Terms of Reference (page 337) |
1:54:30 | 11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES (Page 347) |
12. CITY SERVICES (Page 348) | |
1:54:40 | 12.1 Stormwater Management Prioritisation - Draft Policy (page 348) |
1:59:35 | 12.2 Civil Works Panel Contract Panel MP001231 (page 362) |
2:03:45 | 12.3 Building Works Panel Contract Panel MP001235 (page 368) |
13. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY (Page 374) | |
2:04:30 | 13.1 Manningham Quarterly Report, Quarter 4 (April-June) 2023/24 (page 374) |
14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (Page 400) | |
2:16:35 | 14.1 2023/24 Financial Report and Performance Statement: Approval in Principle |
2:20:35 | 14.2 Audit and Risk Committee Chair's Biannual Report |
2:24:30 | 14.3 Proposed Road Naming - Unnamed Laneway between Robert and Helene Streets, Bulleen (page 485) |
2:28:00 | 14.4 Appointment of Authorised Officers - Planning and Environment Act 1987 (Page 116) |
2:28:30 | 14.5 Informal Meetings of Councillors (Page 119) |
2:37:10 | 14.6 Documents for Sealing (Page 133) |
2:37:45 | 15. ADMISSION OF URGENT BUSINESS (Page 133) |
2:37:50 | 16. COUNCILLOR REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME (Page 133) |
17. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS (Page 133) |
Meeting Date: 24 November 2020
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
As part of our efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 we have reviewed our Council meeting practices to ensure we provide a safe environment for Councillors, staff and the community. This Council meeting will proceed in the Council Chamber adhering to our COVID-Safe Plan to minimise potential transmission of COVID-19.
Physical attendance by members of the public at Council meetings is currently not permitted. Council meetings will continue to be live streamed and we encourage you to follow the meeting on our Facebook page (you can view the livestream on our Facebook page even if you don’t have a Facebook account). The live stream is not interactive. Any comments or private messages directed to us while the stream is live will not be presented to Council or have a bearing on the conduct of the meeting.
Other temporary changes to our Council meetings:
Find out more about Meetings procedures and Public Question Time.
Parking available at Manningham Civic Centre
Manningham Civic Centre bus stop:
Bus route 907 City to Mitcham via Doncaster Rd
Bus route 902 Chelsea to Airport West
Bus route 295 Doncaster SC to The Pines SC via Templestowe
Spend an evening with local ecologist John Harris and learn about Manningham's local threatened fauna species....
Hear from local ecologist John Harris about Manningham's threatened species and the challenges they face, including habitat loss, invasive species and climate change.
Manningham is home to 56 threatened animal species, including the Brush-tailed Phascogale, Grey-headed Flying-fox, Swift Parrot and Barking Owl.
There are 466 threatened plant species, 246 of which are critically endangered.
A species is considered threatened when it's at risk of extinction within a local area, even if it's not globally endangered.
About the presenter
John Harris (BASc, GDipEd) is the Director and Principal Zoologist/Ecologist at Wildlife Experiences. With a background in both environmental science and education, John has led fauna and flora surveys, environmental audits and sustainability programs across Victoria and beyond.
He's also an experienced educator, delivering seminars, guiding Nature Stewards walks, and formerly teaching secondary science for more than 17 years.
You can also attend the Environment Seminars - Solutions to Wildlife-Vehicle Collisions Wednesday, 24 September 2025 7.00 to 8.30 pm.
Manningham Environment Seminar Series - Threatened Fauna Species of Manningham
Spend an evening with local ecologist John Harris and learn about threatened fauna species that are found locally in Manningham
Manningham is home to a significant number of threatened species, both animals and plants, facing threats like habitat loss, invasive species, and climate change. The municipality has identified 56 threatened animal species, including some of national and state significance like the Brush-tailed Phascogale, Grey-headed Flying-fox, Swift Parrot, and Barking Owl. Additionally, there are 466 threatened plant species, with a substantial portion (246) considered critically endangered. #Swifft State Wide Integrated Flora and Fauna Teams
A species is determined to be threatened when its population within a specific geographic area (like Manningham or Victoria) is at risk of extinction, even if it's not globally threatened. This can happen due to factors like habitat loss, invasive species, or pollution within that area, making the species susceptible to local extinction.
Presenter: John Harris (BASc, GDipEd) - Director and Principal Zoologist / Ecologist
John Harris (BASc, GDipEd) is the Director and Principal Zoologist / Ecologist at Wildlife Experiences.
John has worked in both the environmental and education sectors, often combining the two. As an ecological consultant, John has been involved in flora and fauna surveys, environmental audits, flora and fauna salvaging (spotter/catcher) and as sustainability adviser in Victoria and interstate. He has co-authored or contributed to a number of books on wildlife, authored many flora and fauna assessment reports and management plans.
He is also an environmental educator working with landcare groups, delivering seminars for local governments and also provides fauna presentation and walks for the Nature Stewards program. He was previously in the education sector for over 17 years as a secondary Biology/Science teacher as well as Environment and Sustainability Manager.
As part of our efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 we have reviewed our Council meeting practices to ensure we provide a safe environment for Councillors, staff and the community. ...
Meeting Date: 28 June 2022
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Members of the public can attend Council meetings in person. We have reviewed our Council meeting practices to ensure we provide a safe environment for Councillors, staff and the community at meetings. Council meetings will continue to be live streamed and we encourage you to follow the meeting on our Facebook page (even if you don’t have a Facebook account) or website. The live stream is not interactive. Any comments or private messages directed to us while the stream is live will not be presented to Council or have a bearing on the conduct of the meeting.
Other temporary changes to our Council meetings:
Public Question Time – At this time, anyone wanting to ask a question of Council should submit their question via email by 5.00pm on the Monday before the meeting. As you cannot be present in the chamber, your question will be read out at the meeting by the CEO. For more information visit the Council Meeting Procedures page.
Timecode | Item |
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5. PRESENTATIONS | |
00:04:50 | 5.1 Acknowledgement of the Hon. Kevin Andrews for 30 years of Service |
00:06:08 | 5.2 Queens Birthday Honours List 2022 |
00:16:43 | Public Question Time |
00:33:17 | Admission of urgent business |
00:33:22 | Planning permit applications |
10. CITY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY | |
00:33:30 | 10.1 Draft Reconciliation Action Plan 2022-24 |
00:43:20 | 10.2 Health and Wellbeing Action Plan 2021-2023 |
00:47:54 | 10.3 2022 Annual Grant Program Recommendations |
01:25:25 | 10.4 Reconsideration of two Doncaster Hill DCP Transport Projects (Bayley Grove road extension and Frederick Street/Clay Drive pedestrian link) |
11. CITY SERVICES | |
01:26:09 | 11.1 Asset Plan and Policy Final Endorsement |
01:30:19 | 11.2 Proposed Leisure Services Tender |
01:42:40 | 11.3 Draft Wonga Park Reserve Masterplan |
01:54:38 | 11.4 Donvale Indoor Sports Centre Draft Masterplan |
01:58:31 | Experience and Capability |
13. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | |
01:58:40 | 13.1 2022 General Valuation Return |
02:05:12 | 13.2 Recreational Lands - Charges in Lieu of Rates 2022-23 |
02:07:01 | 13.3 10 Year Financial Plan 2022/23 to 2031/32 |
02:10:03 | 13.4 2022/23 Budget Adoption and Declaration of Rates and Charges |
03:02:35 | 13.5 Appointment of Authorised Officer - Planning and Environment Act 1987 |
03:03:20 | 13.6 Informal Meetings of Councillors |
03:03:36 | 13.7 Documents for Sealing |
14. NOTICES OF MOTION | |
03:04:02 | 14.1 Notice of Motion by Cr Stephen Mayne (NOM No. 2/2022) |
03:16:59 | Urgent Business |
03:17:04 | Councillors' Question Time |
The Aranga Reserve off-lead dog park is set for an upgrade to improve the park’s safety, usability and comfort for both dogs and their owners....
The Aranga Reserve off-lead dog park is set for an upgrade to improve the park’s safety, usability and comfort for both dogs and their owners.
This upgrade will be delivered with support from a $200,000 State Government grant, through Round 2 funding of its New and Upgraded Dog Parks program.
Located in Donvale, Aranga Reserve features a fenced dog activity park, playspace, and picnic area.
The concept for the grant application was developed in consultation with Friends of Manningham Dogs and Cats (FOMDAC). The proposed improvements include:
new entry gates and fencing to improve access and safety
new and upgraded equipment and play areas
additional seating and shaded areas
new lighting to improve safety
additional planting to improve shade.
The total project budget is $300,000.
Consultation on this upgrade is planned for late 2025, with delivery expected in the 2025–26 financial year.
The Aranga Reserve dog park upgrade is supported by the Victorian Government through the New and Upgraded Dog Parks program.
Manningham Council has signed the contract to purchase 576-578 Park Road, Park Orchards as part of its planning for a new Park Orchards Community House and Learning Centre....
We have signed the contract to purchase 576-578 Park Road, Park Orchards as part of its planning for a new Park Orchards Community House and Learning Centre.
A priority action in our Community Infrastructure Plan, discussions and advocacy have already commenced for the replacement of this popular neighbourhood house and it is hoped that this significant investment will be the catalyst for investment from other levels of government.
Our Mayor, Deirdre Diamante, said the existing community house needs replacing to bring programs and services together.
"The Community House is widely used and offers a variety of programs and services in learning, fitness and art for all ages, and includes a well-loved childcare facility.
“The current building is coming to the end of its useful life, has limited accessibility and is too small to cater to all programs. These limitations have resulted in programs moving to different locations and spread across multiple local venues.
“By bringing these programs together into one building with better access and more space, we can improve efficiency and better support the community’s growing needs.”
The location of the new property, adjacent to the existing Community House at 572 Park Road, will allow for more space for the variety of programs on offer.
“Located in the heart of Park Orchards, as part of a community and education precinct and near public bus transport, the site will maintain convenient access to childcare, schools, recreational areas, and shops.” Cr Diamante added.
The purchase of 576-578 Park Road is part of our long-term planning to replace this important neighbourhood house for Park Orchards.
Neighbourhood houses are predominantly funded by government grants and additional state and commonwealth government funding will be needed to deliver this new community facility.
“We have purchased this property as part of our long-term plan for the community house and local area. We’re pleased to be able to secure a site for a new centre in Park Orchards and will continue to advocate for State and Federal funding to deliver it.”
The purchase was funded by our Strategic Fund which is part of our 10 Year Financial Plan 2024/25 to 2033/34.
For more information, visit Your Say Manningham.
Manningham Council has signed the contract to purchase 576-578 Park Road, Park Orchards as part of its planning for a new Park Orchards Community House and Learning Centre....
Manningham Council property purchase sets the stage for new community house
Manningham Council has signed the contract to purchase 576-578 Park Road, Park Orchards as part of its planning for a new Park Orchards Community House and Learning Centre.
A priority action in Council’s Community Infrastructure Plan, discussions and advocacy have already commenced for the replacement of this popular neighbourhood house and it is hoped that this significant investment by Council will be the catalyst for investment from other levels of government.
Manningham Mayor, Deirdre Diamante, said the existing community house needs replacing to bring programs and services together.
"The Community House is widely used and offers a variety of programs and services in learning, fitness and art for all ages, and includes a well-loved childcare facility.
“The current building is coming to the end of its useful life, has limited accessibility and is too small to cater to all programs. These limitations have resulted in programs moving to different locations and spread across multiple local venues.
“By bringing these programs together into one building with better access and more space, we can improve efficiency and better support the community’s growing needs.”
The location of the new property, adjacent to the existing Community House at 572 Park Road, will allow for more space for the variety of programs on offer.
“Located in the heart of Park Orchards, as part of a community and education precinct and near public bus transport, the site will maintain convenient access to childcare, schools, recreational areas, and shops.” Cr Diamante added.
The purchase of 576-578 Park Road is part of Council’s long-term planning to replace this important neighbourhood house for Park Orchards.
Neighbourhood houses are predominantly funded by government grants and additional state and commonwealth government funding will be needed to deliver this new community facility.
“We have purchased this property as part of our long-term plan for the community house and local area. We’re pleased to be able to secure a site for a new centre in Park Orchards and will continue to advocate for State and Federal funding to deliver it.”
The purchase was funded by Council’s Strategic Fund which is part of its 10 Year Financial Plan 2024/25 to 2033/34.
For more information, visit Your Say Manningham.
Victoria Street playground in Ruffey Lake Park has reopened after its major update. ...
Victoria Street playground in Ruffey Lake Park has reopened after its major update.
We welcomed residents to celebrate its reopening with free ice-creams, fresh fruit and family fun on Sunday 24 November 2024.
Children joined in the excitement with an activity hunt to explore the playground.
If you'd like to try it yourself, download the hunt to enjoy the fun with your family.
Be sure to check it out and experience the newly upgraded playground for yourself!
For more information on Victoria Street playground upgrade visit Your Say Manningham.
Questions? Contact us on 9840 9333 or at manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au.
Become a part of our challenging and rewarding, positive and friendly workplace committed to fostering a customer focused, delivery led culture. ...
We offer challenging and rewarding employment opportunities to innovative, passionate, and driven people. We have a positive and friendly working environment and are committed to fostering a customer focused, delivery led culture.
We proudly deliver over 100 different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks and galleries to shopping hubs and home care, it is our focus to ensure that Manningham remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit.
We have a positive and friendly working environment, and we offer our employees a range of benefits, including flexible work options, opportunities for career development, and health and wellbeing initiatives.
It’s a very exciting time to be working at Manningham. Working here is often challenging where no day is the same. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of your work, have your ideas heard and your achievements acknowledged.
And we are looking for a new game changer to join the team. A high performing individual who wants to shape positive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within a culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham.
This means that we live our values (working together, excellence, accountable, respectful, empowered) every day. We understand the value of a safe and inclusive workplace culture, which is why we are committed to gender and intersectional equality. Our Gender Equality Action Plan holds us accountable as we continue to build on positive change at Manningham.
We're proud to launch our First Nations Employment Strategy, focused on supporting the cultural safety, recruitment, development, and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. This strategy demonstrates our commitment to improving cultural competency across our workforce and growing career opportunities, retention, and professional development for First Nations employees.
We are always looking for talented individuals to join Council. Please apply if you believe you are a suitable candidate for one of the job positions available.
Manningham Council is seeking to appoint an impactful Director Connected Communities to lead a broad portfolio that delivers services including maternal and child health, children, youth and families, recreation, healthy ageing, economic development, events and grants.
Reporting directly to the CEO, this role is part of a closely aligned Executive Team that leads through empowerment, supports a positive culture, and models organisational values. The Director oversees four direct reports and approximately 85 dedicated staff.
We are looking for a high-performing, collaborative professional with a contemporary approach to community-focused service delivery, team leadership, and authentic engagement with stakeholders. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a Council recognised for good governance and responsive, customer-focused service.
Applications are managed by Future Leadership.