Thank you to those who provided feedback on this project. Consultation has now closed and further updates will be provided as the project continues.

Did you know that the Victorian Population Health Survey 2023 found that 18.5% of Maroondah's population smoke or vape? This is the highest percentage in the Eastern Metropolitan Region and equal to the Greater Melbourne percentage.

Council has created a draft Tobacco and E-Cigarette Policy with the aim of:

  • Supporting the reduction of smoking and vaping rates within Maroondah
  • Supporting reducing the exposure to second-hand smoke from tobacco and e-cigarette aerosols
  • Supporting the prevention of the uptake of smoking/vaping

Part of the implementation plan for the draft Policy is the introduction of a 10-metre smoke and vape free zone around Council owned facilities, halls, buildings and sporting grounds during events.

Community consultation

We wanted to know if you support a 10-metre smoke and vape free zone around Council owned buildings and sports grounds during events.

Thanks to everyone who shared their thoughts by completing our quick two minute survey or quick poll below.

You can also:

  • Find out more by reading our frequently asked questions

Consultation opened on Tuesday 10 March and closed on Tuesday 7 April 2026.

If you have any queries about this project, please contact our Community Health team on community.health@maroondah.vic.gov.au or call 1300 88 22 33.

Follow this page to receive updates as the Policy continues to be reviewed.