We are working on enhancing Argyle Street in St Kilda to make it safer, greener and more pleasant for everyone.
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Update 27 June 2025: Engagement Report and Final Proposed Plan
Thank you to everyone who provided feedback on the proposed plan for Argyle Street between 17 April and 22 May - we heard from more than 60 people and have compiled what we heard into an Engagement Report.
We have developed a final proposed plan for Argyle Street taking into consideration your feedback, which you can view at the link below. This is the final plan that will inform the detailed design in preparation for construction in the next 12 months.
You’ll see that the final proposed plan includes:
- New road resurfacing for Argyle Street between St Kilda Road and Chapel Street
- Inclusion of 7 new tree plots to improve greening
- Four new Road Humps to improve traffic calming and safety
- Improved and new garden beds
- Future proofing for future upgrades and improvements
Some changes and decisions to the plan since receiving your feedback in April – May 2025 include:
- Flat Top Road Hump (modified) was the desired road hump type for Argyle Street based on the feedback from the online survey. This Road Hump provides traffic calming, while ensuring a quieter experience due to the mortified height which will reduce noise impact on adjacent properties.
- Eucalyptus robusta ‘Matong’ has been selected as the tree species for the new seven new trees plots. This was based on your feedback from the online survey and stock availability for the tree species for the construction timing. In addition to the species selection, the size and location of tree plots and been amended to reduce car parking impacts along the street.
- Previously 7 car parks were expected to be removed, however with adjustments we managed to maintain the same number of new tree plots but reduce car parking loss to 5-7 car parks. As car parks are not line marked in the street, this number can depend on the size of cars. The detail for the tree plot has also changed to allow for easier access to car parks, improve stormwater management and align with the existing kerb edge design.
- Plant species have been chosen based on your feedback for groundcovers and low grasses (native, drought-tolerant, low-growing and evergreen). Refer to final proposed plan for species.
The design of the garden beds will be determined at detailed design to ensure optimal arrangement for plant species to flourish and succeed. Plant species will require approval from Gas Authority APA, to meet offset requirements due to the 750mm Transmission Gas pipe running from St Kilda Road to Marriot Street.
Please refer to the Engagement Report above for Council's responses to any community requests or suggestions that are outside of the scope of this project, including any submissions or petitions.
The project will now be moving into detailed design, with construction aimed to take place in the next 12 months. We appreciate your understanding.
View the proposed plan (April 2025)
Below is the proposed plan from April 2025. It focuses on feasible improvements within the street’s current width, with minimal impact on existing parking spaces.
On this page you can see that the proposed plan from April 2025 included:
- Resurfacing of Argyle Street between St Kilda Road and Chapel Street
- Upgraded road humps to up to date standards to improve traffic calming, reduce speed, lower noise and ultimately improve safety
- In-road tree plots along the street
- Greening efforts, including tree planting
Click on the dots below to find out more.
Have your say (April 2025)
From Thursday 17 April to Thursday 22 May 2025, we invited you to share your feedback on the proposed plan for Argyle Street via our online feedback form below.
