Have your say on streetscape upgrades coming to St Albans
East Esplanade in St Albans is set to become a safer and more pedestrian friendly street. The planned upgrades will make it safer and easier for shoppers to walk between the train station and the shops. The upgrades include: two new pedestrian crossing points, across East Esplanade and Victoria Crescent upgraded footpaths and more space […]
Update on Sydenham Park Consultative Committee
Chair and community members appointed to the Sydenham Park Consultative Committee. The Committee is being formed to share ideas and discuss the implementation of the Sydenham Park Master Plan, as well as help Council advocate for future investment and development of Sydenham Park. Three community members appointed Brimbank Council is pleased to announce the appointment […]
Sydenham Park shared user path opens
There’s a new shared user path at Sydenham Park providing access to the city’s largest green open space. We’ve created a destination for walking, cycling and picnicking along a new $2.4 million shared user path, which also includes a lookout, picnic space, seating, signage and walking trails. The pathway starts at the Kings Road/Calder Freeway […]
Have your say on Kindergarten in Brimbank
Council is seeking feedback on what is most important to families when selecting a kindergarten program. The Victorian Government has announced major reforms to the kindergarten sector as part of the Best Start, Best Life Reform. Including the introduction of Three-Year-Old and Free Kindergarten. These changes have already seen more demand for kindergarten in Brimbank. […]
Join the Sydenham Park Consultative Committee
We are looking for three people to join the Sydenham Park Consultative Committee and share ideas about the park’s future. It’s an opportunity for discussion about the Sydenham Park Master Plan, as well as help Council advocate for future development of Sydenham Park. We want this committee to reflect our community and encourage nominations from […]
Meet our 2022 Young Citizens of the Year
On 26 January 2022, Devika Chaudhary and Haylee Bissett won the Young Citizen of the Year Awards at the Brimbank Australia Day Awards Ceremony. The awards recognised Devika and Haylee exceptional contribution and outstanding service to the local community. Devika loves to volunteer and is involved in activities that benefit the community through a vast […]
Meet our 2022 Citizen of the Year Award winners
On 26 January 2022, Marlon DeLeon and Tara Tran won the Citizen of the Year Awards at the Brimbank Australia Day Awards Ceremony. The awards recognised Marlon and Tara’s exceptional contribution and outstanding service to the local community. Marlon leads the Filipino Community Council of Victoria, which supports the Filipino-Australian community with aged care programs, […]
Brimbank Council adopts Annual Budget 2022-2023
Council has adopted the Annual Budget for 2022-2023 that prioritises improving parks, roads and sporting facilities, addresses climate emergency, and supports our community with mental health and wellbeing initiatives. The Budget will continue to play a critical role in underpinning our recovery efforts and supporting the community and businesses through COVID-19, while also delivering much-needed services […]
Hampshire Road Civic Green wins award for landscape excellence
Hampshire Road Civic Green in Sunshine has taken out another award – the 2022 Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) Award for Civic Landscape. Council is proud to be recognised again, following the Mainstream Award in 2021, for a project that has transformed the heart of Sunshine into a vibrant and safe space for social […]
New funding for Keilor Lodge Reserve
Brimbank Council has welcomed a $500,000 grant from the Victorian Government’s World Games Facilities Fund to upgrade sports facilities in Brimbank. Brimbank Mayor, Cr Jasmine Nguyen welcomed the announcement: “This funding is wonderful news and will be used for lighting upgrades and pitch reconstruction at Keilor Lodge Reserve, home of the Sydenham Park Soccer Club […]
