Meeting Date: 25 February 2025
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
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Timestamps
| Timecode | Item |
|---|---|
| 5. PRESENTATIONS | |
| 04:40 | 5.1 Receipt of Community Panel Recommendations |
| 14:20 | 5.2 Motion of Condolence: Passing of The Hon. Kevin Andrews MP AM |
| 21:30 | 5.3 Motion of Condolence: Passing of Eric Collyer |
| 27:20 | 5.4 Motion of Condolence: Passing of Helen Rennie |
| 6. PETITIONS | |
| 30:50 | 6.1 Petition - Residents proposing to establish Ilma Court and Robb Close as a Residents only parking area |
| 32.05 | 6.2 Petition - Parking issue related to North East Link Parking and Rocklea Road and Golden Way area, surrounding Streets and Courts |
| 33:05 | 7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
| 56:30 | 8. ADMISSION OF URGENT BUSINESS |
| 56:40 | 9. PLANNING PERMIT APPLICATIONS |
| 10. CITY PLANNING | |
| 56:50 | 10.1 Statutory Planning Application Activity Quarter 2 (October to December 2024) |
| 11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES | |
| 1:02:20 | 11.1 Review of Advisory Committees: Terms of Reference and Membership |
| 12. CITY SERVICES | |
| 1:07:00 | 12.1 Road Management Plan (RMP) Review |
| 1:11:00 | 12.2 Electric Line Clearance Tender Report |
| 1:19:40 | 12.3 2024/25 Capital Works Program Q2 Status Report |
| 13. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY | |
| 1:23:15 | 13.1 Federal Advocacy Priorities |
| 1:33:55 | 13.2 MAV State Council Motions |
| 1:42:45 | 13.3 Manningham Quarterly Report, Quarter 2 (Oct-Dec), 2024/25 |
| 1:48:40 | 13.4 Reschedule June Council Meeting |
| 1:50:00 | 13.5 Appointment of Authorised Officers - Planning and Environment Act 1987 |
| 1:50:25 | 13.6 Informal Meetings of Councillors |
| 1:52:00 | 13.7 Documents for Sealing |
| 1:52:20 | 14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER |
| 1:52:30 | 15. URGENT BUSINESS |
| 1:52:35 | 16. COUNCILLOR REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME |
| 2:10:00 | 17. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS |
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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:
- EV technology and charging basics
- Common EV myths – and the facts
- Current and upcoming new and used EV options
- Where to find reliable EV information
A Q&A panel will follow, featuring:
- A Jolt Charge representative (public EV charging in Manningham)
- A Solar Savers supplier (home EV charger options)
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.
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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.
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The Digital Accelerator Program is offering this free hands-on workshop to local Manningham-based businesses.
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Pinpoint Local Business is a digital marketing agency providing SEO services for local business and is a specialist for Google Business Profile optimisation strategies (formerly Google My Business GMB).
Google Business Profile (GBP) allows your business to easily connect with customers across Google Search and Maps. If you run a local business that serves customers at a particular location, or you serve customers within a designated service area, then Google Business Profile is your gold nugget. GBP helps local consumers find your business.
Besides providing full GBP management and Local SEO services for local business, Alison also provides presentations, workshops, and one to one mentoring sessions.
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Meeting Date: 28 May 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.
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Timestamps
| Timecode | Item |
|---|---|
| 04:31 | PRIOR NOTIFICATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST |
| 05:07 | CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES |
| 5. PRESENTATIONS | |
| 05:56 | 5.1 Cricket Victoria Awards - Warrandyte Cricket Club |
| 6. PETITIONS | |
| 06:52 | 6.1 Petition - Request for traffic to be slowed on Pinehill Drive |
| 08:10 | 6.2 Petition - Request for Installation of Public Toilets at Morris Williams Reserve |
| 10:30 | 7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
| 10. CITY PLANNING (Page 3) | |
| 11:02 | 10.1 Birrarung Valley Walk - Memorandum of Understanding (Page 3) |
| 11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES (Page 9) | |
| 14:33 | 11.1 Manningham Gambling Policy & Action Plan 2024 (Page 9) |
| 21:00 | 11.2 Outdoor Sports Infrastructure and Allocations Policy (Page 33) |
| 47.32 | 11.3 2024 Manningham Community Fund Grant Program Recommendations (Page 147) |
| 12. CITY SERVICES (Page 151) | |
| 51:40 | 12.1 The Pines Update (Page 151) |
| 13. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY (Page 154) | |
| 55.33 | 13.1 Manningham Quarterly Report, Quarter 3 (Jan-Mar), 2023/24 (Page 154) |
| 14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (Page 180 | |
| 01:03:55 | 14.1 Proposed 10 Year Financial Plan 2024/25 to 2033/34 (Page 180) |
| 01:28:08 | 14.2 Proposed 2024/25 Budget (Page 221) |
| 01:38:50 | 14.3 Review of Manningham's Governance Rules (Page 332) |
| 01:49:48 | 14.4 Audit and Risk Committee - Appointment of New Independent Member and Change in Councillor Representation (Page 410) |
| 01:53:30 | 14.5 Appointment of Authorised Officers - Planning and Environment Act 1987 (Page 413) |
| 01:54:15 | 14.6 Informal Meetings of Councillors (Page 418) |
| 01:54:50 | 14.7 Documents for Sealing (Page 433) |
| 01:55:35 | 16. COUNCILLOR REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME |
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A new larger-than-life exhibition is now open at the Manningham Art Gallery in Doncaster.
Pages of Me: A Bird, an Eye, Clouds, Ice cream, is a multimedia project by celebrated Melbourne artist and designer Beci Orpin.
Drawing from her textile-focused background, Orpin delves into mascot culture by creating a giant cat called Pomme, set in a display of oversized pages pulled from her sketchbook, blending bold patterns, found images and positive mantras.
The exhibition explores finding happiness through individuality and acceptance, and visitors are drawn in to read the mantras from Orpin’s pages and catch further glimpses of Pomme.
“The idea for the mascot came from seeing a series of photos of mascots caught in odd, unexpected places – doorways, ticket booths, elevators,” Orpin said.
“It struck me both as comical and a metaphor for getting ‘stuck in the cracks’. I often say that ‘the cracks’ are where I exist – somewhere between creative categories, never fully fitting into one genre.
“Though it can be challenging to exist in ‘the cracks’, it’s where I’m most authentic, where I can be fully myself and do my best work.”
Visitors are encouraged to get creative at the gallery themselves, drawing their own mascot, based on their unique qualities.
Orpin is known for her signature application of colour, shape and optimism. She has collaborated with major brands and organisations including Apple, Google Disney, Uniqlo and the Australian Ballet.
Manningham Mayor Deirdre Diamante said: “We’re thrilled to have such a highly regarded artist exhibit at the Manningham Gallery. It’s a wonderful exhibition and I encourage you to come and see it for yourself while you can.”
Pages of Me continues until Saturday 5 April 2025.
Manningham Art Gallery, 687 Doncaster Road, Doncaster, is open Wednesdays to Saturdays, 11.00am to 4.00pm.
For more information, visit our events calendar.
Image: Pomme the giant cat mascot is a feature of Beci Orpins new exhibition at the Manningham Art Gallery. Picture: Charlie Kinross
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Meeting Date: 24 May 2022
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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.
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| 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 | |
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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 |
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Meeting Date: 23 August 2022
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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.
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Agenda item timestamps
| Timecode | Item |
|---|---|
| 03:00 | Commonwealth Games 2022 Acknowledgement |
| PETITIONS | |
| 04:00 | Joint Letter - Seeking financial assistance to upgrade the Yarra Old Grammarians Women's football team's club facilities |
| 05:00 | Public Question Time |
| 05:00 | Admission of Urgent Business |
| 06:00 | Planning Permit Applications |
| 06:00 | 10. CITY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY |
| 06:00 | 11. CITY SERVICES |
| 06:00 | 11.1 End of Financial year 2021/2022 Capital Works Status Report (Page 3) |
| 11:00 | 11.2 Proposed Recreation and Sport Advisory Committee (Page 10) |
| 12. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY | |
| 18:00 | 12.1 Advocacy Priorities for the State Election - November 2022 |
| 13. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | |
| 28:00 | 13.1 Administrative Amendment to Governance Rules (Page 26) |
| 32:00 | 13.2 Appointment of Authorised Officers - Planning and Environment Act 1987 (Page 97) |
| 33:00 | 13.3 Informal Meetings of Councillors (Page 102) |
| 33:00 | 13.4 Documents for Sealing (Page 115) |
| 14. NOTICES OF MOTION | |
| 34:00 | 14.1 Notice of Motion by Cr Stephen Mayne (NOM No.4/2022) (Page 116) |
| 15. URGENT BUSINESS | |
| 39:00 | 15.1 MAV State Council Motions |
| 49:00 | 16. COUNCILLORS REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME |
| 56:00 | 17. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS |
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The Sustainable Gardening Australia, Edible Gardening Seminar Series is a complete home gardening program that will teach you how to grow your own delicious fresh, healthy, and nutritious food at home.
Growing your own food can be not only rewarding and enjoyable but can also save you money as well.
Each seminar will cover a different aspect of growing organic food including soil preparation, pest and diseases and selecting what fruits and vegetables are right for your garden.
Edible gardening topics
- Tuesday 11 October: Getting Started with Veggie Gardening
The first step is to want to grow organically, but where do you start? This workshop will set you up to start your veggie gardening journey so you can enjoy the benefits of growing your own fresh, healthy, and nutritious food. - Tuesday 18 October: Healthy Soil for Produce Gardening
Healthy soil is full of life and fundamental to the health of our gardens, providing plants with all the nutrients and water they need to grow. Good soil is essential for growing produce. - Tuesday 8 November: Dealing with Garden Pests without Harsh Chemicals - CANCELLED
Garden pests can be managed using nature and its resources to strengthen the balance within your garden, avoiding unnecessary chemical use. - Tuesday 15 November: Composting and Worm Farming
Using compost, worms, bokashi or chooks to turn kitchen and garden waste into black gold for your garden. - Tuesday 22 November: Preparing for Summer Harvest
Everything you need to know to grow fresh produce at home this summer.
Food and gardening swap
Bring along your home-grown foods, seedlings, and other gardening items to share with someone else. The home-grown food and seed swap takes place 20 minutes prior to the start of the seminar. So don't forget to bring your own treats to share.
This program is part of the wider Spring Outdoors Sustainable Gardening Australia Seminar Series. This series includes seminars and webinars at Nillumbik and Banyule councils.
For a full list of events in this series, download the Spring Outdoors Sustainable Gardening Australia brochure, or visit Spring Outdoors.
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The Digital Accelerator Program is offering this free hands-on workshop to local Manningham-based businesses.
Unleashing the power of AI tools: to streamline, optimise and succeed!
Learn which AI tools are available to you and will help you market your small business. We will look at how they can help, things to be aware of and provide you with lots of ideas on how you can use AI tools for your small business to do more, do better or both! We will cover:
- the state of AI currently
- the range of AI tools available and how they can help you as a small business owner
- tips and tricks to get the most out of the tools and how to assess and test them for your business
- the skills you need to make the most of using AI in your small business marketing program.
Bonus: We will also provide a range of additional resources and help, including templates and cheat sheets. Plus, a bonus a follow up question and answer troubleshooting session if you have questions as you work to create an action plan for your business.
About the speaker
Kirri Romero, Director and Chief Digital Strategist, The Online Fix
Kirri Romero is the lead digital strategist and principal consultant at the Online Fix, a strategy, mentoring and upskilling digital consultancy. Kirri has over 20 years of experience working in all facets of online, creating successful online experiences working in a variety of industries, from finance to education, food, fashion and health industries. She is a top-rated mentor and training facilitator for the Digital Solutions program, Business Resilience Program and Partners in Wellbeing program. Kirri has her own mentoring client book, she helps hundreds of businesses each year with their digital marketing strategy and tactical help to take action on their marketing.
Her foundational knowledge was gained during the formative years of growing the digital presence of Australian Super to what you see today and continues now with her own multi-channel marketing consultancy servicing a range of clients. As a result, her strategy and solutions work are grounded in up to the minute practical experience gained from operating the field.
The digital know how gained from years of working online and her in-depth understanding of the online environment has made her adept at adapting to the unfolding trends of digital while being able to quickly show her clients how to take advantage of the ever-changing environment.
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Meeting Date: Monday, 16 September 2024
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
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Timestamps
| Timecode | Item |
|---|---|
| 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) |
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Looking to improve comfort and energy efficiency at home, but don't know where to start? Join our workshop and learn how to plan and prioritise your efforts....
By improving your home's efficiency, you can lower your bills and create a more comfortable home for your family.
Interested in making your home more comfortable and energy efficient, but don’t know where to start?
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Instead of focusing on how to upgrade, Lucinda will help you review the strengths and weaknesses of your own home, so that you feel confident about where to start and how to prioritise your efforts.
During the session, we’ll talk about:
- how heat moves in and out of homes, so you can identify the areas creating heat movement (loss or gain)
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There will be time for questions throughout, so you can understand what matters and why.
We will also provide a matching data collection sheet to take home, plus additional resources, so that you can gather further information and pinpoint areas you need to investigate further.
One week after this event, join an optional one-hour online Q&A, where you can ask all of those questions you forgot to ask or didn't realise you needed to!
Registrations are essential and places are limited due to venue capacity.
- This workshop is funded by Manningham Council and hosted in partnership with Wonga Park Community Cottage.
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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.
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… On this page Arts and Recreation Arts Manningham MC Square … New major exhibition opens at Manningham Gallery …
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Painted Country – a new major exhibition featuring the work of five First Nations artists – is now open at the Manningham Art Gallery in Doncaster.
The artists – Nellie Ngampa Coulthard, Brenda Napaltjarri, Clara Napurrula, Rene Sundown and Adrian Jurra Tjungurrayi – bring diverse practices and perspectives to reveal their unique depictions of the Australian landscape in their work.
The senior and emerging artists represent two Indigenous arts centres – Iwantja Arts in South Australia and Papunya Tula Artists in the Northern Territory.
The exhibition has been timed to coincide with National Reconciliation Week, which is held each year from 27 May to 3 June, with the 2025 theme Bridging Now to Next.
Aboriginal writer, artist, arts worker and Aboriginal affairs advocate from Cape York Peninsula Jack Wilki-Jans has described the 14 artworks featured in Painted Country as “hypnotic visions” of the artists’ Country.
“Visions of a wide country, a country of colour and texture, of sand dunes and salt lakes, scorched earth and radiant sunsets, of brushes and sweeping tufts of grasses with flowers – Australia!” Jack Wilki-Jans said.
“It isn’t the hand that paints which this exhibition exalts, it’s the eyes which see.”
This celebration of First Nations contemporary painting is presented in collaboration with Alcaston Art Gallery, with special thanks to the artists, Iwantja Arts in South Australia and Papunya Tula Artists in the Northern Territory.
Join us for Art at Dusk
Thursday 22 May
5.00pm to 8.00pm
You’re invited to an exclusive after-hours event to celebrate Painted Country on Thursday 22 May, ahead of National Reconciliation Week.
Drop in anytime between 5.00pm and 8.00pm to see the exhibition, with Manningham Mayor, Cr Deirdre Diamante, formally opening the evening at 5.30pm.
There will also be the opportunity to see our installation for Melbourne Design Week, Beyond the Table: The Dinner Party Reimagined, by local artists Isobel Goodman and Jade Piltz.
Gallery opening hours
Manningham Art Gallery, 687 Doncaster Road, Doncaster, is open Wednesday to Saturday, 11.00am to 4.00pm.
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Meeting Date: 22 February 2022
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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. 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) 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.
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Agenda timestamps
- Presentations - 5:00
- Petitions - 7:00
- Public Question Time 7:00
- Admission of urgent business 19:00
- Planning Permit Applications
9.1 PLN20/0544 at 15 Glendale Avenue, Templestowe - 19:00
9.2 PL17/027403 at 181 Reynolds Road Doncaster East (The Pines) (VCAT reference number P11848/2021) - 24:00 - City Planning and Community
10.1 Planning Scheme Amendment C127mann and Planning Permit Application PLN20/0303 - 674-680 Doncaster Road, 2 Short Stree, and 14, 14A, 16 & 18 Hepburn Road, Doncaster (Doncaster Church of Christ) - Consideration of Panel Report - 29:00
10.2 Endorsement of Nominations for Manningham Youth Advisory Committee - 31:00 - City Services - 36:00
- Experience and Capability
12.1 Manningham Quarterly Report, Quarter 2, (Oct-Dec 2021) - 36:00 - Chief Executive Officer
13.1 Suburban Rail Loop Project Stage 1 Environmental Effects Statement Submission - 42:00
13.2 Appointment of Authorised Officer - Planning and Environment Act 1987 - 47:00
13.3 Informal Meetings of Councillors - 48:00
13.4 Documents for Sealing - 48:00 - Notices of Motion
14.1 Notice of Motion by Cr Stephen Mayne (NOM No. 1/2022) - 48:00 - Urgent Business - 87:00
- Councillor reports and question time - 87:00
- Confidential reports - 97:00
Join expert presenter Glen Morris for an informative session on home energy storage systems....
By going all-electric, you can create a safer home and brighter Manningham.
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Join expert presenter Glen Morris for an informative session on home energy storage systems.
Topics covered:
- Understand the pros and cons of different battery types
- Get tips on choosing the right installer and product
- Battery safety and installation rules
- How your EV can power your home (V2H/V2G)
- Learn how to join a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) and earn credits
- Find out how to access battery rebates through the Federal Government’s new 'Cheaper Home Battery Program'.
About our presenter:
Glen Morris is a highly respected expert in off-grid and renewable energy systems, with more than 30 years' experience in the design and implementation of innovative energy solutions.
Glen has played a pivotal role in shaping Australia’s renewable energy standards and policies. For over a decade, he has served on the Australian Standards Committee for renewable energy systems.
Additionally, he held the position of Vice President of the Smart Energy Council for 6 years, contributing to advancing the renewable energy sector nationwide.
Living off-grid for the past 34 years, Glen embodies the principles of sustainable living, combining his technical knowledge with a deep commitment to renewable energy innovation.
Registration is essential.
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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.
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… Meeting Time: 7.00pm Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster. Council …
Meeting Date: 27 August 2024
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Council meeting livestream
Timestamps
| Timecode | Item |
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| 5. PRESENTATIONS | |
| 05:30 | 5.1 Passing of Robert Spargo |
| 12:05 | 5.2 Acknowledgement of Manningham Olympians |
| 6. PETITIONS | |
| 13:00 | 6.1 Petition - Safety Concerns from Open Roadside Drainage along Omar Street, Templestowe Lower |
| 13:55 | 6.2 Petition - Objecting to the proposed development at 2 Brendan Avenue, Doncaster (PLN22/0537) and at 370-380 Manningham Road (PLN23/0344) |
| 15:20 | 6.3 Petition - Against Construction of 13 Units/Townhouses at entrance to Brendan Avenue, Doncaster |
| 16:40 | 6.4 Petition - Proposing Amendment to the Councillor Code of Conduct February 2021 |
| 17:45 | 7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
| 9. PLANNING PERMIT APPLICATIONS | |
| 37.25 | 9.1 Planning Application PLA23/0020 for an amendment to Planning Permit PL12/022747 at 659-671 Doncaster Road, Doncaster |
| 10. CITY PLANNING | |
| 43.50 | 10.1 Council Submission - Plan for Victoria and draft Housing Targets (Page 166) |
| 01:14:00 | 10.2 Statutory Planning Application Activity Quarter 4 (April to June 2024) (Page 200) |
| 11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES | |
| 01:23:45 | 11.1 2024 Annual Healthy Ageing Grant Program Recommendations (Page 208) |
| 01:32:40 | 11.2 Outdoor Sports Infrastructure and Allocations Policy (Page 214) |
| 12. CITY SERVICES | |
| 02:46:00 | 12.1 Concrete Maintenance Works Contract Panel Award Recommendation MP001475 |
| 02:48:11 | 12.2 End of 2023-24 Financial Year Capital Works Report (Page 326) |
| 13. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY | |
| 02:54:00 | 13.1 Gender Equality Act Progress Report 2023 Update (Page 384) |
| 14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | |
| 02:58:40 | 14.1 Review of Council Expenses Policy (Page 427) |
| 03:01:05 | 14.2 Council Meeting Schedule (Page 449) |
| 03:01:30 | 14.3 Appointment of Authorised Officers - Planning and Environment Act 1987 (Page 452) |
| 03:01:55 | 14.4 Informal Meetings of Councillors (Page 455) |
| 03:02:30 | 14.5 Documents for Sealing (Page 465) |
| 15. URGENT BUSINESS | |
| 03:03:20 | 16. COUNCILLOR REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME (Page 467) |
| 03:23:10 | 17. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS (Page 467) |
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… Manager. Currawong Bush Park Conference & Environmental Centre Environment and Sustainability … Manningham …
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.
We encourage and support residents, schools and local environmental groups to get involved in climate action, sustainability, and protecting our natural environment. Find out how you can participate....
Protecting our environment and biodiversity is everyone's responsibility. We encourage residents to get involved in climate action and sustainability – whether in natural spaces, at home, or in the garden.
Find out how you can participate in climate action
Climate Emergency Response Plan
Our Climate Emergency Response Plan (CERP) outlines our approach to addressing climate change and its impact on Manningham.
We encourage and support residents to get involved in climate action, sustainability, and protecting our natural environment.
How can I get involved?
Residents can sign up for the following programs and events.
Spring Outdoors Program
Come along to one of the many Spring Outdoors events. In collaboration with Nillumbik and Banyule Councils, we offer over 50 programs each year, including sessions on local frog and bird species.
Check our What's on event calendar each spring to find out what's happening near you.
Home Harvest
The Home Harvest seminar series is a free monthly program that teaches you how to grow fresh, healthy food at home. Home gardening is a fun way to take climate action and benefits both you and the environment. Whether you're new to gardening or an expert, everyone is welcome.
Find out more about the program and view upcoming sessions.
Doncaster Hill Community Food Garden
Join the Doncaster Hill Community Food Garden. Help local volunteers grow fresh produce, most of which is donated to local charities and community food banks.
Landcare
Join your local Landcare group.
- Andersons Creek Landcare Group
- Jumping Creek Catchment Landcare Group
- Friends Of Warrandyte State Park
- Wonga Park Environment Group
- Friends of Park Orchards Reserve
- Friends of Yarra Valley Parks
Guided walks
Join a guided walk through Manningham bushland and learn more about our unique biodiversity. Check our What's on event calendar to find upcoming walks.
Inspired Living Series
Come along to the Inspired Living Series. A range of sustainable activities and events for all ages, including keynote speaker events featuring a diverse line-up of local and international subject matter experts.
National Tree Day
Plant some trees with us on National Tree Day. Check our What's on event calendar each July to find planting locations.
Clean Up Australia Day
Join us every March to help clean up the parks and waterways in Manningham. This one-day event is a fantastic way to get involved in a nationwide effort to protect and preserve our local environments and wildlife from the damages of litter.
Solar Savers
Get free advice about energy saving and solar installation services via the Solar Savers Program. You can register for a free solar and/or battery quote and get access to state and local government rebates and subsidies. We also run regular Solar Savers information sessions.
Check the What's on event calendar for more details.
iNaturalist - City Nature Challenge
Observe and document Manningham's natural environment as part of the iNaturalist - City Nature Challenge. During a four day observation period, residents are invited to find, photograph and document the native wildlife that lives and grows in our neighbourhoods.
iNaturalist observations submitted are added to the global iNaturalist database and shared with the Atlas of Living Australia (ALA) and the Global Biodiversity Information Facility to help scientists find and use your data. All you have to do is observe.
Aussie Backyard Bird Count
Sign up for the Aussie Backyard Bird Count, run each October by Birdlife Australia. You can join in on the fun and contribute with any birds you spot in Manningham by visiting Birdlife Australia.
Melbourne Water Frog Census
Get involved in local citizen science by recording frog species in Manningham with the Melbourne Water Frog Census App. An easy to use app to record audio and identify frog species by their call in local waterways, parks, and on your own property.
More information is available at Melbourne Water.
Waterwatch program
Join Waterwatch and get involved in exploring and protecting our local waterways. Volunteers collect water quality data that contributes to scientific research, management planning and on ground actions that improve the health of our waterways.
To sign up for Waterwatch, email environment@manningham.vic.gov.au.
For more information, contact the Environment team at environment@manningham.vic.gov.au or on 9840 9333.
Find information, links, resources and updates on important topics related to sport club operations and participation. ...
Manningham’s Resource Hub has been created to support our sport and recreation clubs both on and off the field. The hub provides key information, links, resources and updates on important topics related to sport club operations and participation.
Find resources on:
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Game Plan is a free online platform that allows sporting clubs of all sizes to get insights into their current capability in key areas of club administration, then supports ongoing club development with a suite of tools.
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Club Help has been developed as a "one stop shop" for resources for local sporting clubs to support them in running a successful club.
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The Good Sports program supports and inspires community sporting clubs to set up a better environment for players, volunteers, supporters and officials, helping tackle tricky topics such as alcohol, drugs, smoking, mental health and safe transport.
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Vicsport's aim is to get as many people in Victoria engaging in sport and physical activity as possible. They are the peak body for sport and active recreation in the state and work closely with the Victorian Government to promote the many benefits sport has to offer.
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Play by the Rules (PBTR) support volunteers, administrators, coaches, officials, and parents to address issues of fair play and respect in community sport. PBTR is an independent platform focused solely on community sport by providing practical, peer-informed tools and resources.
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Sport Integrity Australia is the national body dedicated to protecting the integrity of sport in Australia. It works to ensure that sport is safe, fair, and free from abuse, doping, match-fixing, and discrimination.
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The Love the Game Sporting Club Program aims to reduce the exposure of young people to sports betting promotions and to counter the normalisation of betting on sport.
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A new free and interactive way to understand and comply with the 11 Victorian Child Safe Standards
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Victoria's Child Safe Standards were put in place in 2016 to protect children and young people from harm and abuse.
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Providing safe sporting environments for children and young people in Victoria is not optional, it is required by law under the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005.
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The eSafety Commissioner (eSafety) is the Australian Government’s independent online safety regulator. Their purpose is to help safeguard Australians at risk of online harms and to promote safer, more positive online experiences.
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Celebrating and supporting everyday women to get active in ways that suit them — featuring a range of physical activity events designed to welcome beginners and those curious to try something new.
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The Office for Women in Sport and Recreation (OWSR) is the first dedicated office designed to improve gender equality in sport and recreation in Australia. Their goal is to increase the number of women and girls participating in sport and active recreation, from grassroots through to senior
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A toolkit to help sporting clubs and active recreation settings to take positive action towards gender equity and achieving fair access and usage of community infrastructure for all genders.
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DSR's vision is to create a Victoria where all people with disability can choose and access any sport or active recreation activity they want to engage with.
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Australia’s only dedicated referral and connection service for people with a disability to sports and recreational opportunities in Victoria. AAA Play work with the enquirer to identify what activity they wish to be involved in, what their disabilities are, and where they are located.
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A national not-for-profit sporting inclusion program specifically designed to assist sporting organisations at all levels with the inclusion of employees, athletes, volunteers and spectators with diverse genders and sexualities.
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Championing inclusivity in sports. Sports Clubs can learn how to ensure inclusivity for every member, while Individuals can find opportunities to participate and connect.
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In partnership with Proud 2 Play, Vicsport has created the Rainbow Roadmap to assist sport organisations in achieving rainbow ready status.
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In partnership with Access Health and Community, City of Boroondara, Manningham Council, Whitehorse City Council and Leisure Networks we deliver the Inclusive Clubs project. The project includes an online webinar and two free 2-hour workshops with the completion of an inclusion assessment and action
Strategic Planning
Strategic Planning
Action planning
Creating a team
Unlocking the power of strategic planning
The Who, What, When and how of consultation
Turning Club goals into success
Marketing your club
Finances
Financial Management 101
Financial sustainability
Show us the money
Governance
Governance 101
Tailored Governance
Safeguarding at Grassroots
Your Club's Framework (Legalities)
Volunteers
Volunteer Management
Being your best
Leadership on and off the field
Turf management
Turf management 101
Are you looking for?
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All maintenance requests that are deemed a Council responsibility are to be reported via Council’s online request tool.
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View the availability of Manningham’s sports grounds on our public calendar.
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Council’s Recreation Capital Works Funding Program provides funding towards sporting facility infrastructure developments.
- Melbourne East Region Sport and Recreation Fair Access Policypdf165.31 KBUPDATED: 16 May 2024download
- Outdoor Sports Infrastructure and Allocations Policypdf585.17 KBUPDATED: 3 September 2024download
- Outdoor Advertising on Council Owned and Managed Property Policypdf255.84 KBUPDATED: 24 June 2022download
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… 370 cars bike storage pick-up and drop-off bays a 5000 square metre green roof. Manningham submission Doncaster Park …
The State Government has now commenced works for the North East Link Program (NELP).
For NELP and construction information and updates
- Call 1800 105 105 or visit Big Build
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
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Manningham Council is continuing to work diligently alongside North East Link Program and State Government on all aspects of the project. We are committed to representing community interests with the aim of mitigating impacts, as far practicable, to the community.
Bulleen Park sporting facilities redevelopment
Redevelopment works commenced at Bulleen Park in March 2025, as major works progressed for the North East Link tunnels and connection to the Eastern Freeway.
As part of North East Link, Bulleen Park is being upgraded to transform local sporting facilities and spaces to cater for the needs of the wider community in Melbourne’s north east.
Who is managing the redevelopment of Bulleen Park?
The project is being delivered by Development Victoria on behalf of North East Link.
Development Victoria previously managed the construction of Powerful Owl Park in Templestowe, which was delivered in June 2024.
We will continue to work closely with both parties and advocate for our community.
Built Environs will be the head contractor for the redevelopment, working alongside Williams Ross Architects, to complete the design.
User groups and the community will be kept informed of progress and milestones via the Development Victoria website.
You can find the latest updates in the monthly Bulleen Park site bulletin delivered by NELP and DV.
Getting to Bulleen Park
Throughout the redevelopment, traffic conditions around Bulleen Park are subject to change based on North East Link works. Please ensure that you plan ahead and allow additional time when arriving or leaving Bulleen Park, particularly during peak periods.
Signage will be in place at the entrance to Bulleen Park to assist you with entering and direct you towards the available car parking and sporting fields, which will remain in use.
Entry to Bulleen Park by car is via the Bulleen Park Access Road.
If arriving on foot or by bicycle, there is also a public pedestrian access on the south side of the Bulleen Park Access Road.
A large temporary carpark has been built in the far west of Bulleen Park. The front area of Bulleen Park nearby to Bulleen Road continues to support construction related to the North East Link.
A pedestrian path has been built from the large temporary car cark to the existing pavilion and signage and lighting has been installed along the path and within the temporary car park. Signage helps guide to pedestrian pathways.
What is happening on site
Construction fencing has been placed around some areas in the northern area of Bulleen Park where construction is taking place.
A staged construction will occur with the first oval and pavilion in the east to commence first, followed by the second pavilion and existing ovals.
Sporting activities and public access to walking trails will continue throughout construction outside of any fenced off areas.
Allocations
We will continue to manage all allocations for Bulleen Park throughout and at the conclusion of the redevelopment.
Please be aware, while existing operations are continuing, we will not be accepting any additional usage at Bulleen Park until project completion, unless under extenuating circumstances, (i.e., due to ground conditions for clubs with approved allocation).
Powerful Owl Park
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.
- Manningham submission Doncaster Park and Ride UDLP September 2024PDF21.18 MBUPDATED: 23 September 2024download
Environment
Tree planting
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.
River Red Gum, Bulleen
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.