Following extensive work on the review of the Royal Park Master Plan, we have identified that this project is no longer a review but a new master plan in its own right.

Our primary focus with this new plan is to forge a strong partnership with the Traditional Owners of Royal Park, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation. Their invaluable cultural insights have guided us in recognizing the significance of their heritage and the responsibility we share in caring for Country. Together, we are committed to integrating their wisdom into our approach as we work collaboratively to ensure the preservation and respect of Royal Park's cultural and environmental richness

Additionally, the 1900 comments from the community have highlighted the deep love and value of Royal Park by the Melbourne community. We want to ensure the new master plan reflects these considerations in a substantial way.

The new Royal Park master plan will ensure our ongoing management reflects Royal Park’s significance, its diverse values and your aspirations for our largest and most diverse park.

Read the current Master Plan

Community consultation

Feedback we heard on the Royal Park Discussion Paper 2023.

Discussion Paper

Learn more about the Royal Park Discussion Paper 2023.

News

Timeline

  • Timeline item 1 - complete

    Background investigations

    We undertook background studies and targeted consultation on key issues to understand the community needs and expectations for Royal Park in more detail and develop a Discussion paper. Read the summary of what we know so far here.

    Completed mid 2023.

  • Timeline item 2 - complete

    Phase one consultation

    The issues outlined in the background studies will be analysed in a Discussion Paper. Council is now seeking community feedback on the Discussion Paper.

    6 November - 10 December 2023.

  • Timeline item 3 - complete

    Considering feedback

    We were overwhelmed by the interest from the community in Phase one consultation. We have now reviewed this feedback and the consultation summary is now available for review.

    Consultation summary now available.

  • Timeline item 4 - active

    Drafting the Master Plan

    Phase One consultation feedback will inform development of a Draft Master Plan including an updated vision, guiding principles, issues assessment and recommended actions.

    Early 2024-Late 2024

  • Timeline item 5 - incomplete

    Phase two consultation

    Community consultation on the Draft Master Plan.

    Late 2024-Early 2025

  • Timeline item 6 - incomplete

    Finalise the Master Plan

    Consider community consultation findings from Phase Two and make changes to the draft Master Plan.

    Early 2025

  • Timeline item 7 - incomplete

    Council adopts the Royal Park Master Plan

    The final Royal Park Master Plan will be presented to Future Melbourne Committee (FMC) for endorsement.

    Mid 2025

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Last updated November 2023.

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