Completed projects 2017-18
Projects Council completed in 2017-18 include playgrounds and parks, sports grounds and community facilities.
Bellevue Park Primary M&CH Centre - Upgrade works
Works involved fit out for a second M&CH consulting room.
Brunswick Baths - Brick wall works
Construction of permanent structural bracing of the old brick wall along the Upfield train line bike path.
Brunswick Neighbourhood House - Minor works
Works completed to enable increased education and community programs at Brunswick Neighbourhood House.
Bryant Family Reserve, Oak Park - Park upgrade
Council upgraded the park and play space at Bryant Family Reserve in Oak Park.
Campbell Reserve, Coburg - Pavilion works
Works include additional two change rooms, unisex umpire’s rooms, and cover walk way.
Campbell Reserve, Coburg - Play space upgrade
An upgrade of this reserve included a new play space, basketball half court, new park furniture and planting.
Campbell Turnbull Library - Minor refurbishment works
Council refurbished the meeting room, adjacent foyer and public toilets at this library.
Charles Mutton Reserve, Fawkner - New netball courts
State Government funding saw construction of 8 fully-lit competition compliant netball courts at Mutton Reserve.
Charles Mutton Reserve, Fawkner - Precinct Plan
Council has developed a Precinct Plan for Charles Mutton Reserve in Fawkner.
Charles Mutton Reserve, Fawkner - Public toilet refurbishment
Council upgraded the public toilet at Charles Mutton Reserve in line with the Public Toilet Strategy 2012.
Coburg Children’s Centre - Construction works
The centre provides up to 120 places for children from babies to preschool age.
Coburg Street, Coburg - Road reconstruction works
Reconstruction of Coburg Street, Coburg between Rennie Street and Walsh Street was completed in December 2017.
Cole Crescent, Coburg - Road reconstruction works
Council completed reconstruction of Cole Crescent, Coburg between Harding Street and Grant Street in February 2018.
Cole Reserve, Pascoe Vale - New netball courts
The Cole Reserve netball court construction was funded by the Victorian Government through the Inner City Netball Program.
Crozier Street, Coburg - Road reconstruction works
Council completed reconstruction of Crozier Street, Coburg between Nicholson Street and Cole Crescent in October 2017.
Dawson Street, Brunswick - Streetscape improvements
Council completed streetscape upgrade works on Dawson Street, Brunswick, between Sydney Road and the Upfield Rail Line.
Development of an Aquatic and Leisure Strategy
Council developed a strategy for local facilities and how Council can meet the community’s needs in the future.
Downs Street, Pascoe Vale - Road reconstruction works
Council completed the reconstruction of Downs Street, Pascoe Vale in September 2017.
Dunstan Reserve, Brunswick - Pavilion upgrade
A project to upgrade of existing facilities at the pavilion.
Fawkner Library - New public toilet
A new unisex accessible public toilet west of the Fawkner Library.
Fawkner Library - Refurbishment works
Refurbishment works included new ceiling, lighting, carpet and paint work throughout.
Fawkner Neighbourhood House - Minor works
Minor maintenance and refurbishment works.
Fleming Park, Brunswick East - Master Plan refresh
Council completed a refresh of the Fleming Park Master Plan in July 2018.
Fleming Park, Brunswick East - New public toilet
This project saw demolition of the old toilet block and construction of a new unisex accessible toilet facility.
Fleming Park, Brunswick East - Open space refurbishment
Works to upgrade Fleming Park were completed in November 2017, including the play space and picnic area, a new toilet, and picnic shelter.
Fraser Reserve, Brunswick West - Play space upgrade
The play space at Fraser Reserve in Hopetoun Avenue, Brunswick West, was upgraded as part of the Merri-bek Play Strategy.
Gilpin Park, Brunswick - New enclosed dog park
As part of the Domestic Animal Management Plan, a dog only agility park has been developed at Gilpin Park.
Glen Street, Glenroy - Road reconstruction works
Reconstruction of Glen Street, Glenroy between Bindi Street and View Street was completed in October 2017.
Gowanbrae Riverwalk - New public toilet
Council constructed a new 1D unisex accessible public toilet on Gowanbrae Riverwalk.
Jackson Reserve, Coburg - Pavilion refurbishment
Refurbishment of amenities at Jackson Reserve Pavilion.
Kelvin Thomson Park, Pascoe Vale South - Park upgrade
Council completed redevelopment works at Kelvin Thomson Park in May 2018.
Laneway between Cliff Street and Hope Street, Brunswick - Reconstruction works
In 2017-18 Council reconstructed the bluestone laneway between 26A-44 Cliff Street and 71-91 Hope Street, Brunswick.
Laneway between Gladstone Street, Younger Street and Bell Street, Coburg - Reconstruction works
In 2017-18 Council reconstructed the bluestone laneway between Gladstone Street, Younger Street and Bell Street, Coburg.
Merlynston Progress Hall - Refurbishment project
The hall was restored into a functional community space, accommodating around 80 people.
Merri-bek Parking Management Policy
Council adopted an updated policy on 9 May 2018. We wish to thank everyone who contributed feedback to the draft Parking Management Policy.
Merri-bek Toy Library - Expansion project
The Merri-bek Toy Library expanded its service to Pascoe Vale.
Methven Park, Brunswick East - New public toilet
Following consultation in June-July 2017, a new toilet was constructed in Methven Park, Brunswick East.
Mitchell Parade, Pascoe Vale South - Road reconstruction works
Council finished the reconstruction of Mitchell Parade, Pascoe Vale South between Bell and Vaux Streets in January 2018.
Moomba Park, Fawkner - Play space upgrade
Funding has been allocated in the 2017-18 Council budget to implement the Moomba Park play space upgrade.
Morris Reserve, Pascoe Vale South - Master Plan
A Master Plan for Morris Reserve was adopted at the end of 2017.
North West Brunswick Kindergarten - Deck installation
Installation of a covered deck to create a single level communal outside space.
Northgate Street, Pascoe Vale - Road reconstruction works
Council finished reconstructing Northgate Street, Pascoe Vale between Bolingbroke Street and Cleve Road in February 2018.
Oxygen Youth Facility - Development (Stages 2 - 4)
Council's youth centre, Oxygen Youth Space, expanded in 2017.
Pascoe Vale Community Facility - Construction project
The Pascoe Vale Community Facility is Council's latest state of the art facility which co-locates a number of services under one roof.
Pascoe Vale Road, Glenroy - Streetscape improvements
Council is upgrading the footpath along Pascoe Vale Road, Glenroy, between Gladstone Parade and Finchley Avenue.
Perrett Street and Coral Street, Brunswick West - Road reconstruction works
Council completed reconstructing Perrett Street and Coral Street, Brunswick West in June 2018.
Queen Street, Coburg - Road reconstruction works
Council completed reconstruction of Queen Street, Coburg between Merri-bek Road and Lever Road in June 2018.
Raeburn Reserve, Pascoe Vale - Pavilion works
Works included additional two change rooms, unisex umpire’s rooms, and cover walk way.
Road Management Act 2004 - Review of Road Management Plan
Merri-bek City Council completed a review of its Road Management Plan.
Robinson Reserve, Coburg - Public toilet upgrade
Council has upgraded the public toilet at Robinson Reserve in line with the Public Toilet Strategy.
The Grove, Coburg - Road reconstruction works
Council completed this project The Grove, Coburg between Sydney Road and Barrow Street in March 2018.
Tudor Street, Glenroy - Road reconstruction works
Council completed reconstruction of Tudor Street, Glenroy between Waterloo Road and Plumpton Avenue in May 2018.
Vale Street, Pascoe Vale - Road reconstruction works
Council reconstructed Vale Street, Pascoe Vale between May and July 2018.
Vaux Street, Pascoe Vale South - Road reconstruction works
Council completed reconstruction of Vaux Street, Pascoe Vale between Reynolds Parade and Gallipoli Parade in October 2017.