Following community consultation, we have now developed a detailed plan for the site.

Thank you to everyone who provided feedback to help shape the final design.

Site design

Click through the interactive markers below to find out more about the design features.

Please note- images are for concept purposes only.

Concept feedback

What we heard, and how this influenced the final design.

  • Simple open space

    Many respondents would like to see Green Street as an open, versatile space without adding too many features. They value the simplicity and flexibility of the current open green area.

    We opened up the central grass area to provide more space for market stalls and events when they happen.

  • Path

    A concrete path will improve accessibility for all community members, including older adults, those with mobility limitations and pram-users. Some respondents felt there were too many paths on the site.

    We simplified the path layout to maximize grass space and reduce the amount of concrete.

  • Shelter & seating

    Most respondents like the idea of adding shelter and seating but some are worried about the type and placement of these features limiting the openness of the space. Some valued the shelter for protection from the elements and others like the shelter for holding performances.

    Although a shelter was not part of the original project scope, if budget allows the revised plan includes a shelter and accessible picnic tables off the concrete path for comfort throughout the year.

How did people get involved?

Between 9 April and 11 May 2025, residents in Yarra Ranges found out about the engagement and got involved in the following ways...

Concept consultation

Tell us what you think of the proposed design

We are created the below design, based on community preferences- what do you think?

You can add your feedback to the 'board', and/ or agree (or disagree) with others.

We will be at the Healesville Community Link to discuss this project:

Wednesday 23 April: 9.00am - 5.00pm

If you'd like to discuss something directly with the project team, please get in touch via the 'Contact Us' details below.

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11 May, 2025

madeline says:

Once again spending money we do not have according to the meeting on draft plan for the budet . Please we have so many lovely spaces already

11 May, 2025

Kate D says:

I think there is too much going on in the design. I think k it should be mostly be left as it is. It is a more versatile space that way.

11 May, 2025

Shaz says:

The Green is the Green! Fix the drainage but leave the Green open! Its a great area that we need to keep.

11 May, 2025

Airlie says:

It's good as long as the arch doesn't have faces on it 🥲 can we just grow wisteria on it like normal people?

10 May, 2025

Kally says:

Leave it open space we already have a couple of landscaped parks. Use the money to replenish the scrabbly plats in the main street

10 May, 2025

Helen says:

Please do not cover this open space with paths and seats. After years of fighting for the space, leave it as it is now.

10 May, 2025

Jo B says:

Too busy! Seating around outside or perhaps in one area, a few shade trees near seats and that is all that is required.

10 May, 2025

Sandy says:

I agree with Karen 9/5. Less is more! Attention to drainage would be useful so that the area can still be used in wet weather.

10 May, 2025

Nicole says:

The open space is what makes it sing not the covered table and over done seating/paths; an open space with well chosen trees, multipurpose.

10 May, 2025

Patricia says:

With all this planning & planting the size of the area will be greatly reduced & will be of no use at all. Pretty but impractical.

10 May, 2025

Lisa says:

I think it looks good. Needs more market spaces to accomodate the existing market. Does the amphitheatre need shelter?

10 May, 2025

Anne O says:

Please don't change it, there is plenty of seating, winding paths etc in Coronation park opposite. The open green space is perfect as is

Proposed concept

Click through the interactive markers below to find out more about the design features.

Please note- images are for concept purposes only.

Once concept is finalised, our team will be encouraging community collaboration on key features.

What we heard (2024)

What we heard

  • Top picks

    Communal picnic seating received the most votes, with a feature tree closely second. Other priorities were space for market stalls and group seating.

  • Common themes

    Responses to our open survey highlighted the preferences for opportunities to sit and enjoy lunch or gather together. "Keeping it green" with trees/ gardens was suggested by many contributors.
    Ensuring the market and other community groups can still utilise the area was also important.

  • Other suggestions

    As a small-scale open space area, large infrastructure will not be included.
    Suggestions for toilets, playgrounds or water play, BBQs and large building structures cannot be included in this project.

How did people get involved?

Residents in Yarra Ranges found out about the engagement and got involved in the following ways...

Community engagement

Come and chat to us

Sunday 4 August 2024 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Healesville Community Market

13 Green Street, Healesville

Tuesday 13 August 2024 10:00 am to 03:00 pm

Healesville Community Link

110 River Street, Healesville

Wednesday 14 August 2024 10:00 am to 03:00 pm

Healesville Community Link

110 River Street, Healesville

Project history

In April 2023 the Council voted to purchase 13 Green Street, Healesville. The purchase from VicTrack was funded entirely using Open Space Funds available to Ryrie ward. The sale was finalised on 31 October 2023.

Before Council considered buying the land we asked you your opinion in an engagement in February-March 2023 .

  • 98% of respondents wanted Council to buy the land.
  • The top themes people wanted to see related to open, green space and community uses, such as markets, and social gatherings.

Below is a visual representation of the 2023 community feedback. The larger the word, the more often it was mentioned.


What's next?

Now that our team have created a detailed design for Green Street open space, the next steps will be tendering and construction.

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