Thank you to everyone who shared their ideas in June/July 2026. Read about what we did and what we heard in the engagement report. Council will continue to work through the feedback and investigate the feasibility of proposed actions before finalising the Plan. The community will be kept informed of project updates and future decisions through the project page on Have Your Say Port Phillip.

Burnett Gray Gardens Play Space Update

Your feedback has helped shape the final design for the upgraded play space. You can now read the Engagement Summary Report and the final design for the Burnett Gray Gardens Playspace.

Next, we will be engaging with Heritage Victoria and the land managers, Metro Trains Melbourne, to progress the design ready for construction. You can read construction project updates using the link below.

Read the construction project updates for Burnett Gray Play Space

Thank you to everyone who took the time to provide their valuable feedback, from 17 November to 19 December 2025. You can now read the Engagement Summary Report and the final design.

Your feedback highlighted a strong desire to enhance the play space while preserving its natural character:

  • More nature play – Many people love the existing natural elements and want more logs, stepping stones, rocks and native planting to support imaginative and active play.
  • Popular play activities – Swinging and climbing were the favourite activities among survey respondents, with students also strongly favouring climbing, spinning, and active play during school workshops.
  • New equipment ideas – Swings topped the list of desired additions, followed closely by more climbing structures and a greater variety of slides.
  • Targeted demographics - Community members highlighted that the current space feels geared toward preschool-aged children. From feedback received from our school workshops, we were able to include popular spinner equipment, a basket swing and more challenging multi-play unit.
  • Safety matters – Many community members asked for improved fencing, especially due to the nearby station, road edges, and off‑leash dogs. Sightlines and visibility were also raised as important considerations.
  • Shade and comfort – Pop‑up participants consistently requested more shade and more seating to make the space welcoming for families and carers.

Next Steps: We will being engaging with Heritage Victoria and the land managers, Metro Trains Melbourne, to progress the design ready for construction. You can read more about the construction project updates using this link.

On this page you can:

What you can influence on this project?

Share your ideas for:

  • 🛡️ Making the area safer and improving how safe it feels
  • 🌿 Adding more greenery
  • 🔀 Improving how people move around and connect with places
  • 🏡 Strengthening Ripponlea’s unique character
  • 🎉 Making the village livelier and more active

Our tools to upload your feedback or complete a survey are just below. If you would like to receive a paper survey or to talk to the team in your language, please contact us using the contact details on this page.

Feedback for this consultation closes at 11:59 pm on Sunday 5 July 2026.

Complete our survey

Come along to a community pop-up and share your ideas with us in-person. Details are below.

Please note that sometimes we have to cancel or reschedule a pop-up conversation at short notice due to poor weather. Keep an eye on this page for updates.

If you need an interpreter (including AUSLAN) or have any accessibility requirements to participate, please contact us using the contact details on this page.

  • Pop-Up Event 1: Ripponlea Village

    Corner of Glen Eira Road and Quatta Avenue.

    Friday 12 June

    12pm-2pm

  • Pop-Up Event 2: Ripponlea Village

    Corner of Glen Eira Road and Glen Eira Avenue.

    Thursday 18 June

    4pm-6pm