Projects & Consultations

'Sustaining our Environment' Forum - Your feedback
On Monday 12 May, 2008, the City of Boroondara held a forum where members of the public were invited to have a discussion on issues relating to 'Sustaining our Environment'. Feedback from participants was recorded and has been collated. This page contains some of these responses.

Amendment C66 - Heritage Policy
Planning Scheme Amendment C66 has been prepared to introduce an updated local Heritage Policy into the Boroondara Planning Scheme.

Arts and Cultural Strategy
The City of Boroondara has commissioned a new Arts and Cultural Strategy for the City as part of its commitment to enhancing community, family and cultural life.

Boroondara Early Years Services Survey
Supporting families to raise healthy, happy and confident children is important to the City of Boroondara. To help us with our planning we are interested in your views and invite you to participate in a short questionnaire.

Civic Buildings Revitalised
Our community values our beautiful historic civic buildings and Council has commenced a range of major works for their restoration and to improve community access.

Domestic Animal Management Plan
The attached draft Domestic Animal Management Plan was endorsed by Council on Monday 4 August 2008 and is now available for public comment.

Draft Boroondara Bicycle Strategy
The main purpose of this strategy is to provide a strategic framework over a 10 year time frame for Council and the community for the implementation of a range of cycling infrastructure and education programs

Draft Council Plan 2008-2013 is now available for Community Consultation
Sustaining our Environment is the newest Key Direction in the City of Boroondara’s draft Council Plan, which identifies Council’s key directions and priorities for the next five years and expected to be endorsed for community consultation at a Council meeting on Monday 5 May.

East-West Link Needs Assessment Report
In 2006, the Victorian Government appointed Sir Rod Eddington to undertake a study to determine the need for a link between the eastern and western suburbs of Melbourne.

Eddington's East–West Link Needs Assessment submission
Read Council's submission and response to Eddington's East-West Link Needs Assessment.

Kew Junction Walkability Strategy
A Walkability Strategy for the Kew Junction precinct has recently been developed.

Markham Victory Reserve - Community Garden
Would you like a Community Garden at Markham Victory Reserve?

Noise Abatement
Many residents of Boroondara who reside in properties abutting both the Eastern and Monash Freeways are potentially affected by noise pollution from these busy roadways.

Online Surveys: Boroondara Young People's Strategy
The City of Boroondara recently conducted four surveys looking at ways to improve the lives of young people. The results of these surveys are now being collated.

Road Safety Strategy
The City of Boroondara has developed a draft Road Safety Strategy 2007 to guide the implementation of road safety initiatives in Boroondara.

Road Service Standards - Requesting Resident Feedback
Council is committed to continual improvement of the quality and responsiveness of our services to our residents. Therefore, we ask that you peruse these standards and if you have concerns or comments, we ask that you send them to the address supplied below or you can provide them online.

The Boroondara Road Safety Strategy
Find out more about the Boroondara Road Safety Strategy 2007-2012, which is a 5 year plan to improve road safety and reduce the number of road crash fatalities and injuries in the City of Boroondara.

The East West Link Needs Assessment
The State Government has appointed Sir Rod Eddington to undertake a study to determine the need for a link between the eastern and western suburbs of Melbourne.

Website Satisfaction Survey
Please complete this short survey to provide us with feedback on our website.

Yarra Bend Park Sport and Recreation Facilities Plan
The Yarra Bend Park Trust, in association with the Cities of Darebin, Yarra and Boroondara is in the process of developing a Sport and Recreation Facilities Plan for Yarra Bend Park that will guide the future management and development of the Park.

Kew Junction Structure Plan
Council has prepared a draft Structure Plan for Kew Junction. Follow this link to find out more.

Planning Projects and Strategies
Strategic Planning is responsible for developing strategies and policies to ensure the conservation and enhancement of Boroondara’s high quality urban environment, including our neighbourhood character, amenity and liveability.

Boroondara Bicycle Strategy - Community Consultation
As part of Council’s ongoing commitment to improving the liveability and sustainability of our City, Council has commissioned the development of a 10 year bicycle strategy for Boroondara.

Boroondara Consultation Charter
Find out more about the City of Boroondara's committment to community consultation.