Bayswater North Community Renewal
Community garden
Plans are well underway for the creation of a community garden at Glen Park in Bayswater North. The project started with a group of dedicated local residents creating a vision and working with Council to find land for a community garden. The group worked hard, visited other gardens to get ideas and liaised with Council and other people to make the garden a reality for all to enjoy.
In October 2011, Maroondah City Council approved the use of the land for a community garden. Conditions of approval included that the garden project be able to secure funding and that Council continue to be invoved in the garden planning process.
To ensure the required funding to build the garden in 2012 is secured, a funding submission has been submitted to the Victorian Government. An outcome of the submission will be known in February / March 2012.
In 2012, the final garden design will need to be finalised, fund raising and working bees organised - all to ensure the garden is ready to prepare for spring/summer planting. If you are interested in getting involved in the community garden contact community.renewal@maroondah.vic.gov.au or telephone 9294 5738.
About Bayswater North Community Renewal
The Victorian Government has funded Maroondah City Council until June 2013 to bring together residents, businesses and community organisations in Bayswater North to respond to local issues and to bring about changes that will benefit the community. Initiatives may include:
- upgraded community facilities
- improved feelings of safety and wellbeing
- new job and learning opportunities
- greater participation in social, cultural and sporting activities.
See what has been achieved so far >>
Community Renewal Project Area
The Bayswater North Community Renewal project area is bounded by- Canterbury Road to the north
- Colchester Road to the east
- Dandenong Creek to the south
- Taralla Creek to the west.
Map of Bayswater North Community Renewal Project Area(PDF, 556 kb)
Who can be involved?
The Community Renewal project is for all people who live, work or play in Canterbury Gardens Estate and around Glen Park and Elmhurst Roads. The project is overseen by a Steering Committee that comprises representatives from the community, service providers and agencies. A number of working groups have been formed to respond to specific project ideas or issues. The working groups report back to the Steering Committee.
Steering Committee meeting minutes
Bayswater North News
Bayswater North News (BNN) is a quarterly newsletter that keeps you updated about the Bayswater North Community Renewal project, local activities and upcoming events.
Bayswater North News newsletter
Contact us
Chris Payne, Team Leader
Phone: 9294 5738
Mobile: 0417 039 000
Michelle Parsons, Project Officer
Phone: 9294 5737
Mobile: 0417 508 745
Email: community.renewal@maroondah.vic.gov.au
Mail: PO Box 156, Ringwood 3134