Manningham Matters September 2015

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September 2015

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Message from the Mayor

I was very pleased to recently have the opportunity to draw the Kiwanis Club’s Manningham Monster Community Raffle, and I would like to congratulate all the prize winners, especially one lucky East Doncaster resident who picked up the first prize of a $5,000 Coles/Myer voucher.

Community groups across Manningham do wonderful work but they could always use some extra funding. The Monster Community Raffle provides a great win–win for these groups.

Council provides the funding for prizes and the community groups sell the tickets, by selling tickets help themselves because from every ticket they sold, 75 per cent of the funds go back to their organisation, and the remaining 25 per cent goes to the Manningham Charitable Fund.

So thank you to everyone who bought all the tickets because this year 26 schools, sporting clubs and community service organisations will share in more than $30,000, and the Manningham Charitable Fund will benefit to the tune of $10,000.

Of course a very big thank you must also go to Sean Keefe and the Kiwanis Club of Manningham, for their hard work administering the raffle. A job very well done once again.

I would also like to use this opportunity to remind residents of the upcoming Community Mayoral Ball, 7.00 pm on Friday 9 October at the Manningham

Function Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.

The theme for this year is “Op Shop Chic” – you can support your local charities while expressing your inner nostalgia. Be creative, because you never know what gem you’ll find at your Doncare, Lions, Rotary and Salvation Army op shop.

Tickets, including a three course meal and entertainment, are $60 per person and proceeds will support a wonderful local community organisation, Onemda.

Bookings: http://tinyurl.com/mayoralball and enquiries to 9840 9253.

Cr Paul McLeish Mayor

Nominate Your Citizens of the Year Nominations are now open for the Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year Awards 2016.

The awards are presented annually to individuals who have made a noteworthy contribution or given outstanding service to the Manningham community.

This includes, but is not limited to, contributions in community service, environment, sports, arts and education.

To be eligible for Citizen or Young Citizen of the Year, nominees must be Australian citizens and reside, work, volunteer or study in Manningham.

The Citizen of the Year must be 27 years or older and the Young Citizen of the Year must be under 27 years of age as at Tuesday 26 January 2016.

The awards will be presented at Council’s Australia Day celebrations on Tuesday 26 January 2016.

Nomination forms and awards criteria are available online at www.manningham.vic.gov.au/citizennominations

For more information, call our Cultural Services Unit on 9840 9304 or email [email protected]

Nominations close at 5.00 pm on Friday 27 November 2015.

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Doncaster Rail: The Time for Action is NowUnless Phase Two of the Doncaster Rail Feasibility Study is completed by 2016, Doncaster Rail will not make the 2029 deadline set by Public Transport Victoria’s (PTV) ‘Network Development Plan – Metropolitan Rail, 2012’.This is one of the findings of the URS ‘Doncaster Rail Prospective Implementation Program’ report commissioned by Council to identify the necessary advocacy steps and actions required to ensure the delivery of Doncaster Rail by 2029.

Manningham Mayor Cr Paul McLeish said it is very disappointing to see comments from both sides of Parliament that simply brush aside the need for the Phase Two of the Doncaster Rail Feasibility Study.

“Heavy rail projects do not happen overnight. They require long term commitment in terms of their planning and delivery. Phase Two of the Feasibility Study is about design development and the refinement of detail, and it is a critical step on the path towards delivering the already, long awaited rail extension.

“Every year that goes by is another year’s slippage on the promised delivery date. From experience, the Manningham community has learned that years can quickly turn into many decades of inaction.

“I would urge both Transport Minister Allan and Member for Bulleen, Matthew Guy to take a close look at the ‘Doncaster Rail Prospective Implementation Program’ to understand that Phase Two is not just another study but a vital milestone in the future development of heavy rail to Doncaster,” he said.

For more information on the advocacy campaign for Doncaster Rail, visit www.doncasterrail.com or www.facebook.com/DoncasterRail

Community Satisfaction Survey Manningham has achieved yet another strong performance in the annual state-wide Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey that assesses the performance of Council and seeks insight into ways to provide improved or more effective services.

The survey addressed seven core areas, including overall performance, advocacy, consultation, contact, customer service, Council direction, making community decisions and the condition of sealed local roads.

In 2015, we recorded an Overall Performance Index Score of 68, which is two index points higher than the 2014

result and is significantly higher than the state-wide average for this measure, which is 60.

Manningham also scored higher or equal to the state-wide average and metropolitan council averages for all categories except one – Condition of Sealed Roads, where our score was one point lower than the metropolitan average.

We are always looking at ways we can better serve our community and this survey offers a much needed starting point to provide improved and more effective service delivery.

For more information, visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au

PLANNING FOR OUR FUTURE


Business in Manningham Manningham’s local business community is thriving with more than 50 new local businesses registered on the Manningham Business Directory in the past 12 months.

In 2014/15 more than 1,600 local business people attended seminars, workshops and networking events as part of our Business Development Program. Council has an ongoing commitment to support local businesses and expand its Business Development Program during 2014/15 to include 57 business events.

Our Economic Development Strategy Annual Report 2014/15 showcases the wide range economic development activities and business programs available. Other activities include improving and maintaining local shopping and activity centres, developing partnership programs through groups such as the Manningham Business Network and supporting the annual Manningham Business Excellence Awards.

For details on upcoming business events see pages 7 to 10. For more information and to view a copy of the annual report, visit www.manninghambusiness.com.au

For more information, call our Economic Development and Tourism Team on 9840 9310 or visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au/business-in-manningham

Clearer Planning Controls For Non-Residential Buildings We are proposing changes to planning controls to clarify guidelines around the design and location of a range of non-residential buildings such as aged care facilities, medical centres, stand alone garages and sheds.The changes being proposed as Amendment C110 to the Manningham Planning Scheme, will apply to the Neighbourhood Residential, General Residential, Low Density Residential and Residential Growth zones across Manningham.

In particular, the amendment proposes to:

• Modify the Accommodation Premises Policy to provide clear direction and criteria for the location, siting and design of aged care facilities within the Low Density Residential Zone (LDRZ)

• Modify the Non-Residential Uses in Residential Areas Policy to ensure non-residential uses (e.g. medical centres) in areas identified for residential growth along main roads covered by DDO8-1 are appropriate for the area

• Introduce a new local policy – Outbuildings in the Low Density Residential Zone Policy – to provide guidance for the size, siting, design and function of outbuildings (e.g. sheds, garages)

• Revise Clause 32.03 in the Low Density Residential Zone to introduce a planning permit trigger of 80m² for outbuildings.

Amendment C110 is currently on public exhibition until Monday 21 September 2015, and can be inspected at the:

• Manningham Civic Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster, during office hours

• Doncaster, The Pines, Bulleen and Warrandyte branch libraries

• Online at www.yoursaymanningham.com.au

• Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning website, www.dtpli.vic.gov.au/publicinspection

To ensure that your views are considered, make a written submission by Monday 21 September 2015, either online at www.yoursaymanningham.com.au or by mail to:

Manager Economic and Environmental PlanningManningham City CouncilPO Box 1Doncaster VIC 3108

For more information, visit www.yoursaymanningham.com.au or call the Economic and Environmental Planning Unit on 9840 9129.

Manningham has a thriving local business community.


Revitalising of Montgomery Street PrecinctA new proposal for Council owned land in Montgomery Street, Doncaster East has been developed to get the revitalisation of this precinct site back on track.

Amendment C102 to the Manningham Planning Scheme proposes to change the planning controls at 6–16 Montgomery Street and at the same time, an application is being made for a planning permit to subdivide a parcel of land. The Amendment proposes to:

• Rezone the majority of the land at 6 Montgomery Street, currently a public car park, from a General Residential Zone 2 to a Public Use Zone 6

• Rezone 8 Montgomery Street, a building formerly occupied by Doncare, from a Public Use Zone 6 to a General Residential Zone 2

• Apply a new Design and Development Overlay (DDO13) to the land at 6(part)–16 Montgomery Street, to manage building height and setbacks.

This will create a development site of approximately 2000m² at 6(part)–10 Montgomery Street, to be sold for residential development through an Expression of Interest (EOI).

The proposed changes will not have an impact on the Doncaster East Preschool, which will remain in its current location at 4 Montgomery Street.

The open space at 2 Montgomery Street will be upgraded, to provide 28 car spaces at 6 (part) Montgomery Street and improve the laneway at the rear of the shops along Doncaster Road.

Amendment C102 and the planning permit application are currently on public exhibition until Thursday 1 October 2015 and can be inspected at the:

• Manningham Civic Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster, during office hours

• Doncaster and The Pines branch libraries, during opening hours

• Online at www.yoursaymanningham.com.au

• Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning website, www.dtpli.vic.gov.au/ publicinspection

To ensure that your views are considered, make a written or online submission, by Thursday 1 October 2015, at www.yoursaymanningham.com.au or by mail to:

Manager Economic and Environmental PlanningManningham City Council, PO Box 1Doncaster VIC 3108

For more information visit www.yoursaymanningham.com.au or call the Economic and Environmental Planning Unit on 9840 9129.

Apply Design and Development Overlay 13 to manage building heights and set backs.

Rezone to General Residential Zone 2, apply Design and Development Overlay 13 and sell 8 and 10 Montgomery Street, and a portion of 6 Montgomery Street.

Retain in Council ownership; rezone to Public Use Zone and provide public parking.

Maintain preschool in present location.

Maintain Montgomery Reserve in its present location.

GET ACTIVE


Join Manningham Active Kids on Facebook The new Manningham Active Kids Facebook Page aims to bring our community together to create more opportunities for children to be active in their local environment and in nature.

This page is for families, schools, community groups and early years’ organisations to share stories, ideas and ways for our children to get active and appreciate nature in their local neighbourhood.

To join our Facebook page, visit www.facebook.com/groups/ManninghamActiveKids

Let’s Get WalkingLocal primary school students will be walking to and from school more often, as part of VicHealth’s Walk to School campaign during the month of October.

To encourage your school to participate, Manningham Council is offering vouchers to help your school host a healthy morning tea after the launch and first walk of Walktober. With some great prizes up for grabs, and plenty of fun competitions for students during October, Walk to School activities provide opportunities to raise awareness of the broader health and wellbeing benefits of walking for children, such as improving fitness, friendships, their confidence and the environment.

How do you get involved?

It’s easy – simply register your school's activities by Monday 14 September by emailing [email protected]

For more information about the Walk to School campaign, please call our Economic and Environmental Planning Unit on 9840 9303 or visit www.walktoschool.vic.gov.au

Spring into action at MC² this SeptemberManningham City Square (MC²) will become an urban park brimming with activity this month as part of a new initiative to inspire communities to get active.

‘The Plaza Park Project’ will see the plaza forecourt of MC² transformed to provide opportunities for Manningham residents of all ages and abilities.

Exercise stations, in-built sporting equipment, a sandpit and ping pong table, and a grassed games area will be installed mid September, remaining in place until April 2016. The space will be used over an eight month period for classes such as yoga, dance and tai chi, as well as community art projects, active programs, fitness sessions and events.

The Plaza Park Project will be launched with a variety of community activities on Wednesday 23 September from 11.00 am to 2.00 pm.

The project is funded by VicHealth’s Community Activation Program which supports a long term plan to get more Victorians living healthier and happier lives.

To keep up to date with the Plaza Park Project, visit our Facebook page www.facebook.com/ManninghamCouncil or for more information on the project, please call our Cultural Services Unit on 9840 9405.

An artist’s impression of the Plaza Park Project at MC².

Students from Serpells Primary School in Templestowe enjoy walking to school.

Pop Up Cinema at Heide Labyrinth (PG)

Saturday 19 September, 3.00 pm (free movie screening from 6.45 pm/nightfall)

Heide Museum of Modern Art, 7 Templestowe Road, Bulleen

Enjoy a free movie screening of Labyrinth (PG) in the gardens at Heide Museum of Modern Art.

A pop up park and family games space will be available from 3.00 pm, with the movie screening starting at 6.45 pm.

Labyrinth will take you into an enchanting world of puppetry, trickery and bizarre characters, which becomes the backdrop for a young girl’s exploration of family loyalty and trust. Starring David Bowie, Labyrinth is directed by Jim Hensen.

Please bring your own blankets or deck chairs, dinner and drinks. To pre-order a picnic hamper from Café Vue at Heide, call 9852 2346.

Coffee and snacks will be available for purchase during the movie screening.

This is a free event, bookings are not required.

For more information, call 9840 9246, visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au/events or www.heide.com.au

Manningham Events CalendarSEPTEMBER

Manningham Business Network

Tuesday 8 September, 7.30 am – 9.00 am

Manningham Civic Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster

This network of like minded professionals offers support and experience to the business network and their associates.

Bookings: www.mbn.asn.au

Business Excellence Awards Entry Form Workshop

Tuesday 8 September, 9.30 am – 11.00 am


Manningham Business Excellence Awards Committee launched the 2015 Business Excellence Awards in July this year. This year’s awards will include seven categories.

This workshop will assist you in preparing your business’ award entry.

Manningham Council is proud to be a sponsor of these community driven awards.

Submissions close on Friday 2 October 2015.

Bookings are essential, visit www.manninghambea.com.au

Model Urban Exhibition

Wednesday 9 September – Saturday 10 October

Manningham Art Gallery, MC², 687 Doncaster Road, Doncaster

Presenting worlds realistic and fantastical, probable and impossible, Model Urban is a collection of small scale sculptural works engaging contemporary urban environments.

Gallery Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 11.00 am – 5.00 pm Admission is free.

For more information, visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au/gallery

Manningham Art Gallery is proudly supported by Bendigo Community Bank. Sally Darlison, Walking the cinque terre, 2013,

wood and paint, dimensions variable. Photo by Peter Vorlicek, courtesy the artist.


OCTOBER

Composting and Worm Farming

Wednesday 30 September, 7.00 pm


Learn about composting and worm farming in this Home Harvest Manningham seminar.

The Home Harvest Manningham Program is a monthly home gardening seminar series that aims to teach residents how to grow fresh foods at home.

An optional food and seed swap is available from 6.45 pm, so bring along your excess home grown produce to exchange.

Bookings are not required.

Victorian Seniors Festival

4 – 10 October

To celebrate the Victorian Senior’s Festival this October, there is a range of events happening in Manningham. For more information on the festival, visit www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au

Manningham Seniors Music Concert: Gina Hogan, Night and Day – The Doris and Shirley Show

Tuesday 6 October, 7.00 pm – 9.00 pm

Doncaster Playhouse, 679 Doncaster Road, Doncaster

The fabulous Gina Hogan returns to the stage with a performance sure to take you down memory lane. These two iconic women are as different as night and day, yet Gina moves effortlessly from Doris, the quintessential all-American “girl next door” to the dramatic and powerful Shirley, capturing the essence of these two women.

Bookings are essential: 9840 9700

Seniors’ Morning Tea

Friday 9 October, 10.00 am – 12 noon


Hosted by Brett Phillips, the morning will include entertainment by The Rousers.

Bookings are essential: 9840 9700

These are free events, presented as part of the 2015 Victorian Seniors Festival, a statewide Victorian Government initiative. For more information visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au/events


Antiques Roadshow

Friday 9 October, 10.00 am – 2.00 pm

Doncaster Church of Christ,680 Doncaster Road, Doncaster

The Doncaster Church of Christ and the Antique Collectors Club of Victoria Inc. invite enthusiasts to an antiques roadshow.

Bring along your items for appraisal. Experts will provide accurate advice of your items' history, use and likely value at auction.

Light refreshments will be provided; free parking is available. Entry is free, but $5 per item, or set of items, will apply for expert appraisals.

For more information, call 9848 7043, or visit www.antique collectorsclubofvictoria.com.au

SEPTEMBER

Wildlife Detectives: Name that bird

Thursday 24 September, 9.15 am – 10.30 am and 10.30 am – 11.45 am

Currawong Bush Park, Reynolds Road, Warrandyte

Join us for a guided 'Wildlife Discovery Walk'. Activites will include identifying birds in the bush, making a bird feeder and creating your own 'bird nest'.

Children must be accompanied by a parent/carer. There are two sessions, with a limit of 25 children per session.

Come prepared for a walk in the bush, bring a snack and dress for the outdoors.

Bookings are essential: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wildlife-detectives-name-that-bird-tickets-18128460714

Creative School Holiday Fun

29 September – 2 October

Manningham Art Studios, Level 2, 687 Doncaster Road, MC², Doncaster

Draw inspiration from the Manningham Art Gallery’s Model Urban exhibition to create a sculpture of your own, try your hand at circus tricks or spin a wobbly tower in pottery wheelwork with the September Creative School Holiday Fun program.

Bookings are essential, call 9840 9382 or visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au/artstudios

Business Environment Community Exhibitions Art Studios

Native Australian Bees Seminar

Wednesday 7 October, 7.30 PM

Bull and Bush Room at the Grand Hotel, Warrandyte

This seminar will focus on Australia’s unique bee fauna, comprised of about 1,700 species that are mostly solitary and do not form hives. In greater Melbourne alone, 150 different species can be found. Learn about what they look like, where they live and their social behaviours, and find out how to encourage them into your garden.

This seminar is presented by Jess Baumann who is a member of Melbourne University’s Green Infrastructure Research Group which is doing work on native bee populations in urban areas.

For more information, call 9840 9326 or visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au/ walks-and-seminars

Business Planning Basics Seminar



Help clarify where your business is now, where you want it to be, and the steps you will need to take to get there.

In this seminar, work on your own concise business plan to ensure your new venture is heading in the right direction.

Cost: $20

Bookings: www.manninghambusiness.com.au

Term Four at the Manningham Art Studios

Commences Monday 5 October

New courses are now on offer at the Manningham Art Studios, and there’s something for everyone. Parents and toddlers can get active in our fun preschool dance and art classes while older children draw inspiration from Japanese popular culture in Anime and Manga classes. Adults can also enjoy our painting and drawing classes, which are now available on Fridays.

For more information, visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au/artstudios


Formal has never been this much fun! Support your local community and charities while dressing in op shop chic. Be creative and embrace the spirit of the night – who knows what gem you’ll find at your local Doncare, Lions, Rotary and Salvation Army op shop. Come along and enjoy entertainment from the band Bakehouse Tuesday, prizes, giveaways and a live charity auction. Proceeds will support local community organisation, Onemda.

Tickets are $60* per person, which includes a three course meal and drinks.

For more information or to book, visit http://tinyurl.com/mayoralball *Price inclusive of GST. Please note an additional online booking fee of $4.59 will apply.

Antiques Roadshow

Friday 9 October, 10.00 am – 2.00 pm

Doncaster Church of Christ,680 Doncaster Road, Doncaster

The Doncaster Church of Christ and the Antique Collectors Club of Victoria Inc. invite enthusiasts to an antiques roadshow.

Bring along your items for appraisal. Experts will provide accurate advice of your items' history, use and likely value at auction.

Light refreshments will be provided; free parking is available. Entry is free, but $5 per item, or set of items, will apply for expert appraisals.

For more information, call 9848 7043, or visit www.antique collectorsclubofvictoria.com.au

Community Mayoral Ball 2015Friday 9 October, 7.00 pmManningham Function Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster

Manningham City Council would like to thank our special event partner for the Community Mayoral Ball, Silverstone Volvo.


One Hundred Acres Nature Walk

Thursday 22 October, 9.30 am

Visit this bushland oasis in suburban Park Orchards, saved from residential development in the 1970s by a group of residents. Today bushland restoration works ensure ongoing habitat values for residents such as the Powerful Owl.

Distance: 2.5 km

Time: 2.5 hours

Rating: Moderate

Meeting points will be provided at the time of booking.

Bookings are essential: 9840 9362 or email [email protected]

Starting a Veggie Patch from Scratch

Wednesday 28 October, 7.00 pm,


Learn everything you need to know about starting your vegetable garden in this Home Harvest Manningham seminar. An optional food and seed swap is available from 6.45 pm, so if you have any excess home grown produce to exchange bring it along.

Bookings are not required.

Manningham Business Network

Tuesday 13 October, 7.30 am – 9.00 am

This network of like minded professionals offers support and experience to the business network and their associates. This event is presented by Bendigo Bank.

To book and for more information, including venue details, please visit www.mbn.asn.au

Marketing Basics Seminar



As a new business owner you understand the importance of effective marketing, but where do you start, how do you make your marketing stand out and how do you measure its success?

This seminar demystifies the marketing process, explains how to set marketing goals, and takes you through the steps to create a sound marketing budget and plan. From traditional activities to the latest in online marketing, this Small Business Victoria Marketing Basics seminar will enable you to develop an effective marketing strategy for your business.

Cost: $20.00

Bookings: www.manninghambusiness.com.au

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How’s Your Acting Going

Saturday 10 October, 7.30 pm

Doncaster Playhouse, 679 Doncaster Road, Doncaster

A pants-wettingly funny and painfully truthful comedy that captures that special dying feeling when friends and family ask how your career is going – and then try to offer advice.

For more information or to book, call 9840 9382 or visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au/playhouse

OCTOBER

Free Business Advisory Service

Wednesday 7 October, 9.00 am – 4.00 pm (one hour appointments)

Manningham Room, Manningham Civic Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster

An initiative to support prospective, new and established local businesses, these sessions are designed to help you with ideas, assessment, business planning, growth strategies, addressing challenges and more.

For more information or to book, call 9840 9310.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT


Building a Healthier City To support our community in accessing quality local services, well connected transport and infrastructure, we have identified ‘Healthy City’ as a priority in Manningham’s Healthy City Plan 2013-2017.

A number of initiatives have already commenced as part of the plan, including improving pedestrian crossings and footpaths at Tunstall Square, the design of the multi-use Mullum Mullum Reserve Stadium and upgrades to the Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre.

Another key initiative is the ‘Live Well in Bulleen Community Strengthening Project’, which aims to collaboratively create a vibrant, liveable, connected and inclusive Bulleen. The project has involved extensive consultation with the Bulleen community and partnerships with a number of local and regional community organisations. A range of new projects have been developed including:

• A new community service hub and education café at Living and Learning @ Ajani, which offers services from Doncare Community Services, Manningham Community Health and the Eastern Community Legal Centre (see page 14 for more details)

• Café @ Ajani’s initiative to support young people with disabilities from the Onemda LEAP program to gain hospitality skills

• A new weekly health and wellbeing program at Bulleen Heights School and Templestowe Valley Primary School, run by the Bluearth Foundation

• Manningham’s first bush kindergarten program encouraging natural play and the Pop Up Park Program held at Bulleen Plaza

• A new transport service by Manningham Community Health Service to allow socially isolated residents to visit the Bulleen Library and take part in social and information programs

• A series of community safety sessions on preventing binge drinking, in partnership with local Bulleen sporting clubs, Victoria Police and Manningham Community Health Service.

For more information on the Live Well in Bulleen Project or Manningham’s Healthy City Plan, visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au/healthycity or call 9840 9258.

Construction Progressing at Aquarena Stages four, five and six of the Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre Master Plan are progressing, with construction work on the indoor therapy pool now underway. The indoor pool will re open on Monday 5 October.

For more information about the day to day operations of Aquarena, visit www.aquarena.ymca.org.au, or for more details on the Aquarena upgrade, visit www.yoursaymanningham.com.au

MAJOR PROJECTS


Mullum Mullum Stadium Development A planning permit application for the construction of the proposed multi-use stadium at Mullum Mullum Reserve in Donvale has been submitted.

The stadium is a key feature of the Mullum Mullum Reserve Management Plan endorsed by Council in 2014. The stadium is proposed to include five multi-use sports courts, seating for up to 500 spectators, amenities and a café. It is proposed to cater for a range of sports such as basketball, netball, badminton and volleyball. The facility will be critical to addressing the shortage of court space throughout Manningham.

The proposed development includes an additional 235 car parking spaces to ensure the stadium will complement existing sporting facilities within the reserve.

The formal exhibition period for the planning permit application closes on Wednesday 9 September 2015. It is desirable to make any submission before this date; however Council can consider all submissions up until the day a decision is made on the application. Submissions can either support or object to the planning application, however they must be made in writing and include your name and address.

Subject to planning approval, construction is anticipated to commence in late 2016.

An artist's impression of the Mullum Mullum Reserve Stadium.

For more information on the permit application:

1. Visit www.yoursaymanningham.com.au/MullumMullumReserveManagementPlan to view a copy of the application and plans, acoustic report, traffic report, and sustainability report.

2. View a hard copy of the application and plans at the Manningham Civic Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster, between 8.00 am and 5.00 pm from Monday to Friday.

3. Call Council’s Statutory Planning Unit on 9840 9470.

To make a submission, you can either:

1. Visit www.yoursaymanningham.com.au/MullumMullumReserveManagementPlan

2. Mail your written submission to Statutory Planning Unit, PO Box 1, Doncaster 3108

3. Drop your written submission in to the Manningham Civic Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster

For guidance on the preparation of a submission, please refer to Council’s Information Sheet Commenting on a planning application in Manningham, a copy of which is available at either the Manningham Civic Centre, or online at www.manningham.vic.gov.au/application-process

Current Improvements to the ReserveOver the coming months other works identified in the Mullum Mullum Reserve Management Plan will be carried out at the reserve, including the construction of additional car parking, upgrading of the entrances to the reserve at Springvale and Reynolds roads and modifying the existing reserve internal roadway. For more information, visit www.yoursaymanningham.com.au/MullumMullumReserveManagementPlan or call Council’s Strategic Projects Unit on 9846 0588.

Doncaster Hill on the RiseThe 2014/15 Doncaster Hill Annual Report highlights the major work undertaken to achieve the Doncaster Hill Strategy vision as adopted in 2002.

This includes strong interest from private developers, both locally and internationally. Six development sites are currently under construction and works are poised to start at a further two sites.

Significant work has been undertaken on a number of other key projects, including:

• Signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Cofely Australia to progress development of a district energy system for the Hill

• Adoption of the Doncaster Hill Mode Shift Plan to encourage residents to walk, cycle and use public transport

• Continued advocacy for Doncaster Rail through the Doncaster Rail Advocacy Steering Committee activities, such as the installation of an innovative virtual 3D station entrance on the MC² civic plaza and collecting more than 4,000 signatures on the Doncaster Rail petition, which was presented to State Parliament last year.

For more information or to view a copy of the report, visit www.doncasterhill.com


Recycle Your Empty Aerosol CansDid you know that household products such as hair spray cans, deodorant cans, fly spray cans, shaving cream or cooking oil cans can all be recycled in your household recycle bin? It is important to remember to empty the contents of your aerosol cans before they are recycled.

For more information about recycling in Manningham, visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au/recycling

Recycling Right ChampionsOur ‘Recycling Right’ initiative is continuing to gain momentum, with more than 5,500 residents being recognised in the past year for doing the right thing with their recyclables.

Recycle bin inspections are conducted regularly across Manningham and help to let residents determine which items can and cannot be placed into their recycle bin. Approximately 11,500 recycle bins were inspected during 2014/15.

Residents who place the correct material into their recycle bin will receive a postcard in their letterbox. Please remember to keep all plastic bags and soft plastic packaging out of your recycle bin. By filling in your details and returning the postcard to Council, you will be entered into a weekly prize draw to win a $50 voucher.

For more information about our bin inspection and Recycling Right program, please call our Waste Management Team on 9846 0579 or visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au/recycling

Doncaster East residents Alice and George Tuskan received a $50 voucher for ‘Recycling Right’.


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New Community Hub and Café @ Ajani Opens its Doors

L-R: Cr Geoff Gough, Cr Michelle Kleinert and Cr Jim Grivokostopoulos at the new Community Hub and Café @ Ajani.

Timber Reserve PlaygroundThe upgrade of Doncaster’s Timber Reserve playground is now complete.

Works on the playground included the installation of a new junior train play unit with a slide, large swings and a see saw, as well as some planting and landscaping, new park seating and a picnic table. The upgraded playground is situated off Timber Ridge and was completed during June.

As part of our Neighbourhood Park Development Program, we will also be upgrading the reserve’s other playground, located off Anthony Avenue, in the coming year.

For more information on parks and playgrounds in Manningham, visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au/parksL-R: Recreation Planner Sharon Peters with Cr Dot Haynes, Cr Jennifer Yang

and Cr Stephen O’Brien at the new Timber Reserve playground.

Residents of Bulleen and Lower Templestowe can now access a wider range of services, facilities and programs closer to home, with the new Community Hub and Café @ Ajani opening its doors.

The Hub aims to provide a central point for a number of community organisations including Living and Learning at Ajani, Onemda and the Onemda Leap Program, Doncare, Manningham Community Health Service, Whitehorse/Manningham Library and Eastern Community Legal Centre.

By taking an integrated approach to health and wellbeing, this community partnership will improve access to information and services and create a more connected Manningham.

The Community Hub and Café @ Ajani is a key initiative of the “Live Well in Bulleen Community Strengthening Project” and has been supported by the ACFE (Adult, Community and Further Education) through a $178,000 education and training grant.

For more information on the programs and services at the Community Hub and Café @ Ajani visit www.livelearnajani.org.au


Mullum Mullum Ward

Your CouncillorsHeide Ward Koonung Ward Mullum Mullum Ward

Cr Jim Grivokostopoulos

[email protected]

phone 0407 822 103

Cr Michelle Kleinert(Deputy Mayor)

[email protected]

phone 0400 902 822

Cr Geoff Gough

[email protected]

phone 0412 345 081

Cr Dot Haynes

[email protected]

phone 0425 718 937

Cr Stephen O’Brien

[email protected]

phone 0448 147 238

Cr Jennifer Yang

[email protected]

phone 0419 041 454

Cr Meg Downie

[email protected]

phone 0428 502 839

Cr Sophy Galbally

[email protected]

phone 0409 417 369

Cr Paul McLeish(Mayor)

[email protected]

phone 0435 806 684

Community Celebration and Planting at Lyndal Reserve Tuesday 15 September, 4.00 pm – 5.00 pmLyndal Reserve, Lyndal Close, Doncaster East

Residents are invited to a community event to celebrate the new playground and take part in a planting day around Lyndal Reserve in Doncaster East.

The afternoon will include community planting and an afternoon tea. Come along, meet your neighbours and get involved with your local park.

Please wear gloves, sensible shoes and dress for the weather on the day. Tools and equipment for planting, watering cans/buckets and drinking water will be provided, and afternoon tea will follow the activities. This is a free event.

For more information or to RSVP, call our Economic and Environmental Planning Unit on 9840 9348 or email [email protected] by Tuesday 6 October (for catering purposes). Cr Meg Downie with the Maher family, Nick and Kathryn, with Sam and Ruby at

the new Lyndal Reserve playground.

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hours Monday to Friday 8.00 am – 5.00 pm Closed public holidays.

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For any urgent matters, please call our after hours service on 9840 9333.

Important Information This publication is part of Council’s ongoing commitment to improve communication and consultation with residents.

While every effort is made to ensure that information included in Manningham Matters is accurate at the time of publishing, details are subject to change. Manningham City Council and its employees do not guarantee that the publication is without any flaw and therefore disclaims all liability for any errors, loss or other consequence which may arise from you relying on information contained in this publication.

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Cover image: Doncaster East residents Alice and George Tuskan received a $50 voucher for ‘Recycling Right’, pictured with Zero the Waste Hero.

Contacts Translation Services 9840 9355

Council Meeting DatesTuesday 8 September, 6.30 pm, Special meeting to adopt the 2014/15 Financial Statements and Performance Statement Council Chamber, Manningham Civic Centre

Tuesday 29 September , 7.00 pm Council Chamber, Manningham Civic Centre

Tuesday 27 October, 7.00 pm Council Chamber, Manningham Civic Centre

Authorised by Joe Carbone, CEO, Manningham City Council, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster VIC 3108

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Manningham Community DirectoryAre you looking to find out about community groups or clubs in Manningham?

Then visit the Manningham Community Directory online at www.manninghamdirect.com.au

The online directory offers information on local community groups’ activities, services, events and much more.

To list your community group, activity or event, visit www.manninghamdirect.com.au or call 9840 9414.

Manningham Matters September 2015

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