As part of Council’s 24/25 Open Space Capital Improvement program, Council has completed enhancement works at Norwood Reserve. This includes the renewal of ageing assets, enhancing the natural features of the reserve, and creating a more accessible space for all users.
The draft enhancement plans for Norwood Reserve were endorsed by Council in March 2023. You can view the enhancement plan and read more on Council’s Your Say webpage.
The enhancement plans were developed based on feedback from key stakeholders and members of the community, to help ensure Norwood Reserve meets the needs of our community now and into the future.
The completed works include:
Further planting will take place in the 2026 planting season.
Planting of smaller bushes and shrubs will commence in 2026, more information on timing will be provided soon.
Tree planting and revegetation works at the front of the reserve were completed in early 2025.
A single avenue planting of Eucalyptus melliodora (Yellow Box) was chosen to line the Warrandyte Road boundary. These trees will be interplanted with Allocasuarina littoralis (Black) and Acacia implexa (Lightwood). These tree species are indigenous to the area and will provide a native food source and habitat for birds and wildlife, including the local Black Cockatoo population.
Drainage improvement works are now complete.
The works include the expansion of the retarding basin at the north east corner of the site, to aid in managing stormwater storage during intense rainfall events.
Hard landscaping works are complete, which include new pathways, drinking fountain, rock step embankment, outdoor furniture and yarning circle.
No building works are included in the scope of the enhancement plan.
Carpark improvement works are complete. The works increase the number of car spaces from 58 (including 3 accessible spaces) to 79 spaces (including 6 accessible spaces), adding an additional 21 car spaces to the precinct.
Surrounding pathways have also been updated to improve accessibility to the community buildings.
You can view the plan for more information: Car parking at Norwood Reserve, Ringwood North(PDF, 12MB)
Above: completed works at Norwood Reserve
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
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