257 Dorset Rd, Boronia
The Council owned site is currently vacant following the demolition of the former Boronia Youth Hall.
The long-term use of the site has not yet been determined, but in the meantime, the site is available to the public as a temporary open space.
Council has engaged with the local community to gain input on how the space can be utilised.
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Lupton Way
Following feedback received during the Boronia Renewal project, Council has been investigating ways we can improve the accessibility of Lupton Way so that the space is more inviting and pedestrian friendly.
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Boronia Retail Precinct Crime Prevention Project
Funded by the Public Safety Infrastructure Fund 2017-2018 under the Community Crime Prevention Program within the Victorian Department of Justice and Community Safety, this project resulted in the purchase and installation of an upgraded CCTV system in Boronia. The CCTV system aims to deter crime, reduce graffiti and anti-social behaviour and improve the communities’ perception of safety.
The project was delivered in 2019.
Delivering a Safer and more Secure Boronia
Council was successful in obtaining Federal Government Safer Communities Fund Grant in 2018.
Council officers conducted a community safety audit in the area between Tormore Avenue and the Boronia Train Station together with Victoria Police and the members of the community in 2018. The aim of this audit was to identify and record areas that could be improved by the installation of lighting and other potential solutions.
The project resulted in the installation of solar lighting and bollards, in particular along Orchid Ave and Tormore Reserve and the western side of the train station in 2019.
Big Move Project: Boronia Train Station Precinct Redevelopment Concept
Following feedback received during the Boronia Renewal Project, the draft Boronia Renewal Strategy 2019 identified the Train Station Precinct Redevelopment as a crucial ‘Big Move Project’ to assist in delivering the vision of the Strategy. The feedback also identified the need for improvements and potential renewal of public assets within the Train Station Precinct.
Council was successful in obtaining funding under the Streamlining for Growth fund, managed by the Victorian Planning Authority in 2019 to prepare a Concept Plan for to the Boronia Train Station Precinct.
Commuter Car Park, Boronia
The Federal Government announced funding for Boronia in 2019 under the Urban Congestion Fund for the purpose to increase the capacity of the park and ride facilities in Boronia.
The feasibility and delivery of this project is managed by the Victorian Level Crossing Removal Project under the Commuter Car Park Program.
Council continues to engage with the relevant authorities to liaise and provide feedback on the project.
Suburban Revitalisation Fund
The Victorian Government announced funding support for Boronia in July 2020 managed by the Office of Suburban Development for the purpose of co-investing in revitalisation works and upgrades in Boronia.
Council continues to engage with the Office of Suburban Development to identify projects and works to benefit from grants for Boronia.