Following community engagement, we have now developed a draft concept plan for the site. We welcome you to review the design below and let us know if you think we got it right.

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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Proposed site layout

Click through the interactive markers below to find out more about the design features and our response to your feedback.

Please note- images are for concept purposes only.

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

Tell us what you think of the draft concept plan for Green Street

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20 April, 2025

Cliff says:

Please just leave it as it is. A very simple and versatile patch of grass that the community enjoys. It does not need any extra stuff.

18 April, 2025

Michael says:

Path will take up to much room keep it grass. Trees and a picnic shelter only.

18 April, 2025

Michae says:

e bike charging?? Every e bike has a unique charger, AND NO ONE CARRIES IT! with them as useless as ones on the rail trail.

17 April, 2025

Roberto says:

The path of the path needs serious reconsideration. It looks nice from an ariel view (i.e. on paper) but it is pointless. No more chars!!!!!

17 April, 2025

Robert says:

The path of the path needs serious reconsideration. It looks nice from an ariel view (i.e. on paper) but it is pointless. No more chars!!!!!

17 April, 2025

Philip Edwards says:

I like the plan you have shown.

17 April, 2025

Mary says:

Close Green St. lawn space kept neat and tidy. Seating and picnic tables. Sound shell for performances. Trees on perimeter.

16 April, 2025

Denise says:

Sheltered seating idea,I would like the space to stay green and open.

15 April, 2025

MimKocher says:

The garden could be a native meadow style. Some parklets round the perimeters for picnics. Japanese maple for the tree.Close off Green St.

15 April, 2025

MimKocher says:

I love these ideas. I’d like a modern structure with a roof for musicians, story tellers etc. I’d like some outdoor sculptures.

15 April, 2025

John Knibbs says:

I would like the space to remain a green, grassy, open space only. NO PATHS, ROCKS,EXTRA TREES OR SHRUBS The shelter is great though

12 April, 2025

YarraValleyTrader says:

A Mark Trinham stone seating sculpture (or 2) like the Platypus at the cinema front. Don't forget the Birds & Dogs. Fixed stone drink bowls.

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?

Once engagement responses have been reviewed and considered, our team will create a detailed design for Green Street open space. This will then be followed by tendering and construction.

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