Yarra Ranges Priorities
The Yarra Ranges Council is committed to delivering high quality services, programs and infrastructure and working in close partnership with other
tiers of government to deliver on outcomes outside of Council’s control or capacity. The 2014 State election presents an opportunity to share
Council’s priorities for any future State Government with candidates running in the seat of Croydon.
This brochure summarises the advocacy priorities for the seat of Croydon, including both seat specific and broader needs. These priorities require
support from the State Government if they are going to be delivered to the community and we are calling on candidates to support these important
projects.
Generic asks
Project
Description
Value
Bus stop upgrade
There is a critical need for further upgrades to bus stops across the Yarra Ranges to make
them DDA compliant, safe and accessible. Of the 860 bus stops for public bus routes, more
than half of all bus stops in the municipality remain well below acceptable standards.
$3.8m over four years
Increase bus service
hours of operation &
frequency
In relation to bus services in the Yarra Ranges, there is:
 A lack of service coverage in the outer, non-urban areas.
 Insufficient frequency of services, particularly in the outer, non-urban areas and during
off-peak periods.
 Lack of weekend and evening services.
 Poor bus to bus and bus to rail connectivity.
 Lack of cross Shire bus routes.
The poor bus service coverage and frequency hits those most vulnerable and isolated in the
community hardest.
The 2010 Knox / Maroondah / Yarra Ranges Bus Service Review (April 2010) commissioned
by the Victorian Government identified 33 recommendations for bus service improvements in
Yarra Ranges, of which only six have been implemented to-date
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Project
Description
Value
Library funding for
Yarra Ranges
State Government must provide a longer term funding agreement to address cost shifting and
cost pressures on library services. This commitment needs to be in the form of regular four
year funding agreements.
$1.6m for Yarra Ranges
A request to reinstate CPI that was lost by most of the Councils in the EMR in the latest
funding round has been made.
Recycled Water for
Agribusiness
There is a viable and profitable project to supply a range of Yarra Valley horticulture
businesses with recycled water. The project offers increased certainty to business as well as
$40m of quantifiable benefits reduced nutrient flows in the Yarra catchment and direct
business outputs.
$10.9m capital
contribution
Bushfire Management The Yarra Ranges Council is calling for an urgent review of the provisions of the Bushfire
Overlay
Management Overlay (BMO). Current controls within the planning scheme cast doubt on the
ability of smaller rural townships and developments within the BMO to remain viable and
populated.
Yarra Ranges Council is seeking amendments to the planning scheme to allow for alternative
solutions to be applied, based on expert advice, potentially from CFA and approved
consultants/engineers. These solutions should include the option of alternative methods of
protection, including private bushfire shelters or enabling building to flame zone to be
considered within the acceptable bushfire protection measures. A suite of options is essential
for dwellings within existing small allotment subdivisions, where defendable space
requirements cannot be achieved within the property boundary
Carrum to Warburton
Trail
There is a 7km long ‘missing link’ on the Carrum to Warburton rail trail. This gap is between
Bayswater North and Lilydale.
The completion of this section will create 90kms of uninterrupted cycling path from Port Philip
Bay to the heart of the Warburton Valley. We are seeking the original $5m of the 2010
election commitment and an additional $3m for intersection treatments and surface sealing.
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$8m
Pensioner Rate
Rebate
Council believes that the State Government must act to increase the pensioner rate
rebate to an appropriate level to provide equity and equality for all older Victorian who
are paying rates.
Young driver
awareness
Road safety is a priority for the Yarra Ranges community. Council is seeking increased
funding for young driver awareness programs in secondary schools in the Yarra Ranges.
Current program targets Year 11 students in secondary schools and is delivered to around
eight schools a year.
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Partnership funding for
12+ schools pa
Specific asks - Croydon
Project
Description
Value
Hawthory &
Cambridge Rd,
Kilsyth
Installation of intersection signals at the intersection of Hawthory and Cambridge Rd, Kilsyth
$500k
Bayswater /
Bayswater
North/Kilsyth
industrial precinct
The Bayswater/Bayswater North/Kilsyth Industrial Precinct is a key provider of employment
for the workforce in Melbourne’s outer east. This project will identify opportunities for
manufacturing diversification and business investment within the outer eastern region. It will
bring with it opportunities for education and skills based training, employment creation, urban
growth and prosperity-positioning the precinct as a hub for manufacturing innovation, new
business creation and employment.
$100k
Kilsyth Centre for
Excellence
The development of a $2M Centre for Excellence that will support the development of football
at all levels; provide a Centre of Excellence for developing athletes within Yarra Ranges and
the outer eastern region; deliver of a range of club education programs; and revitalise Kilsyth
Recreation Reserve, enhancing community pride and supporting additional use.
$750k
Kilsyth Revitalisation
Project
The Kilsyth community has identified that there is a need for township improvement works
that focus on safe pedestrian connections and the creation of a place for people to gather.
Council has listed $657,900 in its capital works program from 2015-2018 to help achieve this
community aspiration. A further $300,000 is requested from State Government.
$300k
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Specific asks - Eildon
Project
Description
Value
Warburton Mountain
Bike Destination
Cross agency (State and Local Government) approach to delivering a $4m nature based
recreation tourism destination and a world class mountain bike destination in Warburton. The
Warburton Community Bank has recently conditionally committed $300k for a detailed design
and feasibility study. Council is seeking a State contribution of $3.5 million to deliver the
project.
$3.5m
Don Road Sports
New sports pavilion for soccer and netball. Funding would complement Federal Government’s
$500K commitment and Council’s future funding.
$500k
Yarra Valley Aquatic
Facility
Preliminary cost of $20M for this project which is based in Healesville. A $10 to 15M election
commitment for 4 years time might be a consideration following a presentation to Council.
$10 to 15m
Lilydale to Yarra Glen
Rail Trail
Feasibility study into the design and construction of a $2m rail trail along the Healesville
Railway reservation from Lilydale to Yarra Glen. Council to contribute $50k to the feasibility
study.
$50k
Yarra Junction
Community & Culture
Precinct
Preparations for the construction of an ‘Arrivals precinct’ to Reinstate main entrance at the
eastern end of the site, Upgrade Museum Forecourt and frontage and External and Internal
pedestrian circulation and connections.
$400k
Warburton Rail Trail –
Yarra Junction
Installation of pedestrian signals at the rail trail crossing of the Warburton Highway adjacent to
Corduroy Rd
$260k
Yarra Glen to
Healesville Tourist
Railway
Support for upgrading the existing section of the tourist railway between Tarrawarra and
Healesville to match the standard of current improvement works underway.
$1.5m
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Mobile telephony
blackspots in the
Warburton Valley and
Steels Creek
Support Council’s advocacy to the Federal Government for the extension of mobile telephone
coverage through the Steel Creek and East Warburton areas of the municipality with poor or
little current coverage
Queens Park
recreation oval,
Healesville
Upgrading of drainage management for the oval. Project cost estimated at $130,000.
$80,000
HICSA – Healesville
Program Room
Upgrade
Refurbishment or the Healesville Common program room / work shed will improve
functionality and capacity. $20,000 contribution from State Government with Council
($20,000) and HICSA ($10,000) to fund the balance
$20,000
Don Road Reserve
Fitness Trail,
Healesville
Parameter fitness trial recommended in the Don Road Reserve Master plan. $20,000
contribution from State Government with Council providing $120,000.
$20,000
Yarra Glen tennis
club hotshots courts
Resurfacing and conversion of existing disused the synthetic tennis courts into purpose-built
hot shots courts with installation of lighting to support junior tennis development. Project cost
$100,000
$20,000
Yarra Glen township
improvements
Local township art and pedestrian improvement project building off the recent successful wayfinding signage project.
$20,000
Upper Yarra Museum,
Yarra Junction
Restoration of the station house cottage and installation of disability access to the station
platform and building. Project cost $40,000.
$20,000
Yarra Junction bowls
green upgrade
Replacement of existing bowling green surface with a higher standard synthetic green that will
meet current competition standards. Project cost $140,000 with the club providing $70,000
and Council providing $20,000..
$50,000
Warburton Rail Trail
visitor nodes
Transformation of five heritage station sites along the Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail to be
transformed into visitor nodes providing seating, shade, access to water, landscaping and
improved wayfinding.
$20,000
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Warburton township
revitalisation
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Development of a precinct plan to connect and create places for people in Warburton
including improved and safe pedestrian connections and revitalisation of existing public
places.
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$20,000
Specific asks - Evelyn
Project
Description
Value
Morrison’s Reserve
Regional Athletics
Facility
Repair and resurfacing of the access road to the Athletics facility from Old Hereford Rd, Mt
Evelyn
$50k
Kimberly Reserve
Masterplan
Extend and expand recreation facilities at Kimberly Reserve including female change rooms,
netball facilities, football ground drainage, upgrade of playground and inclusion of a
skatepark. Council contribution will be around $1m
$500k
Strategic transport
review for Lilydale
Feasibility study to determine and review the future viability of a train station and line
duplication as part of the urban redevelopment of the Sibelco quarry and a review of the
proposed future Lilydale bypass project and traffic congestion.
$300k
Lilydale to Warburton
Rail Trail
Develop visitor nodes for the trail users.
$300k
Warburton Rail Trail –
Wandin North
Installation of pedestrian signals at the rail trail crossing of the Warburton Highway at Wandin
North, adjacent to Railway Parade.
$260k
York Road crossing
Installation of pedestrian signals on York Road in Mt Evelyn, adjacent to Hawkins Road
$280k
Switchback & Victoria Installation of traffic signals at the intersection of Switchback and Victoria Rd, Lilydale
Rd, Lilydale
$500k
Victoria & Beresford
Rd, Lilydale
Installation of traffic signals at the intersection of Victoria Rd and Beresford Rd, Lilydale
$750k
Mt Evelyn Cricket
Club
Funding for new netting for the Club’s training facilities
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Morrison’s Reserve
Regional Athletics
Facility
Installation of shaded seating areas as well as lighting for the start and finishing areas of the
track.
Kimberley Reserve,
Chirnside Park
Playground redevelopment at Kimberley Reserve
$50,000
Esther Park,
Mooroolbark
Upgrade and extension of sports pavilion at Esther Park
$250,000 contribution
Yarra Valley
equestrian facility,
Gruyere
Stage one development of the equestrian facility
$250,000 contribution
Wandin North
Recreation Reserve
Upgrade to existing sporting pavilion
$200,000 contribution
Switchback & Edward
Rd, Chirnside Park
Installation of traffic signals at the intersection of Switchback and Edward Rd, Chirnside Park
$500k
Lilydale to Yarra Glen
rail trail study
Feasibility study to establish a trail between Lilydale and Yarra Glen.
$30,000
Lilydale railway
station
Upgrade to railway station car park
Unspecified State
Government Project
Sewerage, Mt Evelyn
Extension of sewer and connection to properties
Unspecified
Bimbadeen Heights
Primary School,
Mooroolbark
Refurbishment of the primary school
State government project
Rolling Hills Primary
School, Mooroolbark
Refurbishment of the primary school
State government project
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Specific asks - Monbulk
Project
Description
Value
Belgrave MultiPurpose Health Hub
Multi-purpose facility that enables local community members to access a range of health
services, information and meeting spaces. This facility will provide a range of integrated
health services, where the community have access to the services they need, including
opportunities for early intervention and health promotion, ultimately leading to greater health
outcomes.
$3m
Monbulk Community
Sports Pavilion
New sports pavilion for sport clubs and schools in Monbulk. Funding would complement
Federal Government’s $500K commitment and Council’s future funding.
$500k
UTCRASH
Community Sports
Pavilion
New sports pavilion for sport and recreation clubs and schools in Upwey and Tecoma.
Funding would complement Federal Government’s $500K commitment and Council’s future
funding.
$500k
Belgrave South
Community Sports
Pavilion
New sports pavilion for sport and recreation clubs, school and community centre in Belgrave
South. Funding would complement Federal Government’s $250K commitment and Council’s
future funding
$500k
Montrose Town
Centre
Redevelopment
Project to join the library and cultural facility together and include maternal and child health
services. The project will improve open space, library, cultural and community services and
activate the township of Montrose. Council has already committed funds to commence this
project.
$1.5 m
Monbulk Rd,
Belgrave
Road reconstruction and upgrade, Monbulk Rd between Belgrave Gembrook Rd and Glen
Harrow Heights Rd
$10m
Selby Primary School
Electronic school hours speed limit sign to improve community safety. To be located outside
the school on the Belgrave-Gembrook Rd, Selby
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Additional projects that have arisen as a result of further contact:
Burwood Hwy,
Tecoma
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Expansion of the existing traffic signals at Sandells Road to include McNicol Road
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$1m