We're on a mission to establish Melbourne as a garden city, and finding ways to create more green space in urban areas like Southbank is a key priority.
By reconfiguring Normanby Road and the land surrounding Normanby Road Reserve, we could create over one hectare of open space for the Southbank community, making it the largest open space in the neighbourhood.
The first phase of consultation closed 8 February 2026.
Project overview
Learn more about our proposal to improve and expand Normanby Road Reserve.
Timeline
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Timeline item 1 - active
Working with surrounding landowners
We’re working with the Department of Transport and Planning and other landowners as we progress community consultation, project feasibility and design analysis.
Ongoing
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Timeline item 2 - complete
First phase of community engagement
2 December 2025 to 8 February 2026
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Timeline item 3 - incomplete
Draft vision and high-level concept plan development
Early 2026
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Timeline item 4 - incomplete
Second phase of community engagement
Subject to advice from the Department of Transport and Planning and other landowners, we’ll share a draft vision and concept plan for community feedback.
Mid-2026
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Timeline item 5 - incomplete
Final concept plan presented to the Future Melbourne Committee for consideration
2027
