What’s happening

The Victorian Government is progressing plans to increase housing density close to Melbourne’s public transport hubs. In Boroondara, this includes a final round of consultation for Tranche 1 of the Activity Centres program, which features draft maps for:

• Hawthorn station
• Auburn station
• Glenferrie station
• Kew Junction.

The Victorian Government’s consultation covers:

• proposed building heights
• boundaries extending beyond the activity centres
• key streets, linkages and public spaces.

What is missing from the draft is how the Victorian Government will address the additional demand for local services, community facilities and open space that growing populations will need.

How you can participate

Why your feedback matters

This is the last opportunity for residents to influence Tranche 1 of the Activity Centres program. By reviewing the maps and submitting your views, you can help ensure the plans reflect community priorities. When preparing feedback, consider raising:

• the importance of protecting neighbourhood character and heritage
• the need for infrastructure that matches population growth
• safeguarding and expanding green spaces
• investment in local facilities and services that support liveable communities.

What's next: Willison, Riversdale and Ashburton Stations

The Victorian Government will soon begin consultation for areas surrounding Willison, Riversdale and Ashburton Stations (this will be known as Tranche 2).

You can register for updates on their website: engage.vic.gov.au

Council advocacy

Council officers are preparing a formal submission to the Victorian Government. This response will be considered at the Urban Planning Committee meeting on Monday 20 October.

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