Expanding green spaces

Stage 3 explores opening up more of Camberwell Civic Park for everyone to enjoy. We’ll work with local groups, landowners, and the community to find ways to create more green spaces and places for play, relaxation and community activities.

With around 7,500 new homes expected in the Camberwell Junction Activity Centre and surrounding areas by 2051, this stage is about more than new buildings – it’s about ensuring green spaces are protected and expanded as the community grows.

By planning ahead, our aim is to create a neighbourhood where people can easily access green spaces to meet, play and enjoy the outdoors.

Areas in stage 3 are owned or managed by other stakeholders. If the plan is adopted, we’ll work with the community, local groups and landowners every step of the way.

No changes will happen without consultation, and detailed designs will be created together to make sure everyone has a say. Working in partnership with local stakeholders is essential before any plans go ahead.

At the heart of this vision is a commitment to expanding and enhancing public open space, unlocking new opportunities for recreation, relaxation and cultural activation. Through strategic land acquisition, thoughtful design and partnerships with key stakeholders, the precinct will evolve into a premier destination.

The long-term vision offers a glimpse of the precinct’s future potential. Realising this vision will require a staged approach, with each phase building on the last to create a vibrant, people-focused place.

Explore the recommendations

General

• Preserve and celebrate the heritage and character of the area by protecting views to important buildings and landmarks, including the Basilica of Our Lady of Victories, the Uniting Church, Camberwell Primary School, St John’s Church, the Library, Town Hall and other heritage buildings that are related to the above places on the map.
• As new open space is created, we’ll provide a variety of recreational opportunities for the community. This could include new seating, fitness equipment and other spaces for gatherings.

Select the hotspots on the map below to view other recommendations:

A peek into the potential future

We know tennis is important to the community. If a suitable new location is found in the Camberwell Junction area, the tennis facilities could be moved to create more public open space in the centre of the precinct.

No changes will happen without talking to the people and groups who use this space.

This artist’s impression below shows one possible way the tennis court site could look in the future, only if a suitable new location is found within the precinct.