Riversdale Ward Councillor

Profile

Cr Baillieu has lived in Hawthorn for 27 years and has led a number of local volunteer groups.

Cr Baillieu was first elected to Riversdale Ward in 2024 and is currently the Chair of the Services Delegated Committee.

Cr Baillieu is a professional volunteer manager and consultant with a background in the Australian Army. He’s an advocate for climate action, LGBTQI+ rights​ and compassionate and pragmatic leadership.

Council advisory committees

• Civic Awards Assessment Panel
• Climate Action Plan Advisory Committee
• Glenferrie and Kew Precinct Development Plans Advisory Committee
• Gardiners Creek Masterplan Advisory Committee
• Governance Rules Advisory Committee
• Services Delegated Committee
• Urban Planning Delegated Committee

Community advisory committees

• Boroondara Vibrant Shopping Precincts Advisory Committee

Appointments

• Electrify Boroondara

History of Riversdale Ward

In the 1850s, there was a house called ‘Riversdale Cottage’ near the Yarra River and Powers Street, occupied by George Cuthbert. The house ‘Riversdale’ was built for paper manufacturer Thomas Kenny in 1857, and was later occupied by the Duckett family.

The house was ordered for demolition in 1938 for subdivision. Following demolition, the subdivision called 'The Riversdale Estate' created Riversdale Court. The original estate stretched from what is now 14 to 30 Riversdale Road, and through to Fairview Park.

Riversdale Road was a government road east-west of the Yarra River in 1843. By 1853, it almost stretched the length of Boroondara. A row of grand houses had been established by 1860 on the south side with views of the river. Riversdale Road was gazetted on 4 September 1863, named for Thomas Kenny’s house.

Map of Riversdale Ward