Content components StatusWe’re proposing a new, more central location for a public toilet to be built at Eglinton Reserve in Kew and are inviting your feedback.We’ve listened to issues raised by local community members about the toilet’s original planned location, including being too close and directly visible to nearby homes.After further site investigations, we’ve identified a more centrally located area within the park for the public toilet that: will be repositioned closer to the centre of the parkis near the playground, picnic and BBQ areas and surrounded by treesprovides clear sightlines from the playground and picnic areaimproves movement and access between the park facilities and paths.We’re proposing this new location with the aim to balance community needs, park use and impacts to neighbouring properties.View the map of the proposed location and share your feedback by 5 pm Wednesday 17 June on the Your Say Boroondara page.Community consultationBetween September and November 2025, we asked residents and park users to share their views on a proposal to install a public toilet at Eglinton Reserve.We heard from 93 community members during the consultation. The majority of respondents (79 people or 85%) supported the proposal. Find out more about the community’s feedback by visiting our New public toilets in Boroondara page on Your Say Boroondara.About the designArtist impression Features of the public toiletDesignThe public toilet would have: one accessible cubiclecream and green colours to blend into the natural surroundingsaccessible fixtures and sizing to fit prams and wheelchairs, including wider doorsbaby change facilitiesgrab rails to support older people and people with a disabilitygender-inclusive facilitiesa privacy screenan outdoor sinksharps containerssanitary bins for sanitary products, incontinence products and nappiesa bike racka lower mirror and basinhooks and shelves to hold bags and coatsa soap dispenser and air dryer.Opening hoursThe toilet would be open from:6 am to 7 pm – 1 April to 31 October6 am to 9 pm – 1 November to 31 March.It will automatically locks at all other times.Cleaning and maintenanceThe toilet would be:cleaned at least once a day, including checks for toilet paper and general upkeepdeep cleaned once a week.Any issues (for example blocked toilets, broken fixtures) would be reported immediately by our contractors.Lighting and safetyThere would be lighting inside and outside the toilet during operating hours.The toilet has been designed following Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles, making sure it's:visible from surrounding areasfaces busy pathssurroundings kept open with no hiding spots or obstructions.Contact usIf you have any questions, please contact our Assets and Capital Planning team on (03) 9278 4444 or [email protected]
