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In January, we advised the community that we would be proceeding with the installation of a new public toilet in Eglinton Reserve, Kew.

Despite undertaking a careful and detailed assessment of the toilet location and a public consultation process, we have since been made aware of several issues related to this location by local community members. 

As a result, we have put construction of the toilet on hold while we work through the issues raised. 

We are committed to ensuring the best long-term outcome for our community, so it is important that we take the time to address these issues now. We will update this page when we can share more information on next steps. 

We understand project delays can be frustrating and thank you for your patience in the meantime.

Community consultation

Between 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 people (79 people or 85%) who had their say are in favour of installing a new toilet at the park. 

Find out more about the community’s feedback by visiting our New public toilets in Boroondara page on Your Say Boroondara.

About the design

Artist impression

Side view from the east of a green and cream toilet block. It joins onto a brown path and has medium to large sized trees around it.
Side view from the east of a green and cream toilet block. It joins onto a brown path and has medium to large sized trees around it.
Front of a green and cream toilet block. It joins onto a brown path and has medium to large sized trees around it.
The rear of a green and cream toilet block. It joins onto a brown path and has medium to large sized trees around it.

Features of the public toilet

Design

The public toilet will have: 

  • one accessible cubicle
  • cream and green colours to blend into the natural surroundings
  • accessible fixtures and sizing to fit prams and wheelchairs, including wider doors
  • baby change facilities
  • grab rails to support older people and people with a disability
  • gender-inclusive facilities
  • a privacy screen
  • an outdoor sink
  • sharps containers
  • sanitary bins for sanitary products, incontinence products and nappies
  • a bike rack
  • a lower mirror and basin
  • hooks and shelves to hold bags and coats
  • a soap dispenser and air dryer.

Opening hours

The toilet will be open from:

  • 6 am to 7 pm – 1 April to 31 October
  • 6 am to 9 pm – 1 November to 31 March.

It will automatically locks at all other times.

Cleaning and maintenance

The toilet will be:

  • cleaned at least once a day, including checks for toilet paper and general upkeep
  • deep cleaned once a week.

Any issues (for example blocked toilets, broken fixtures) are reported immediately by our contractors.

Lighting and safety

There will 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 areas
  • faces busy paths
  • surroundings kept open with no hiding spots or obstructions.

Contact us

If you have any questions, please contact our Capital Projects team on (03) 9278 4444 or [email protected]