Consultation update - May 2023

Thank you to everyone who provided feedback on our draft enhancement plan for Norwood Reserve. The plan was endorsed by Council in March 2023, with staged works and improvements to take place over the coming years.

The enhancement plans were developed based on feedback from key stakeholders and members of the community, to help ensure Norwood Reserve meets the future needs of our community.

Proposed improvements anticipated for the coming years include:

• A flexible open space
• Canopy trees, understory and avenue planting
• Nature play elements
• Improved signage, seating areas and car parking

View community consultation report

Consultation update - December 2022

We are excited to present the draft enhancement plan for the future of Norwood Reserve, following the removal of mature pine trees in 2021.

In July 2020, an assessment was undertaken to determine the condition of 156 mature pine trees at Norwood Park. The health of each tree was assessed and found that some of the pines were infected with a velvet-top fungi (phaeolus sp). Advanced decay caused by the velvet-top fungi increases the probability of a tree uprooting and falling.

This assessment determined that these mature pine trees were at the end of their useful life expectancy and should be removed, and the majority of these trees have since been removed.

Draft enhancement plan

The draft plan has been prepared based on community feedback during consultation undertaken in late 2020/early 2021 and we'd love to hear your thoughts on its elements, including:

• Strong understory planting as habitat for native small mammals and birds
• Replacement of indigenous canopy trees
• Children’s garden and play elements

The draft plan aims to ensure the reserve continues to meet the needs of the Maroondah community.

View the draft enhancement plan

We encourage you to zoom in on the plan and explore all the elements presented before providing your feedback.

Have your say

Your feedback on the different elements presented in the plan will help shape the final plan and inform the future works in the area.

Share your thoughts on all (or some) of the elements by completing the survey below, or attending an on site consultation session. Consultation closes on Sunday 29 January 2023.

If you would like further information about this project, please call us on 1300 88 22 33 or 9298 4598 or email maroondah@maroondah.vic.gov.au.