City of Melton

31/08/2026

We're planning upgrades to eight local reserves, with works scheduled to begin in the 2026/27 financial year, and we want your feedback before designs are finalised.

Have a look at the draft concept designs for:
📍 Addicott Way Reserve, Taylors Hill
📍 Fairhaven Reserve, Melton West
📍 Maud Jan See Chin Reserve, Melton
📍 Springside Recreation Reserve, Caroline Springs
📍 Stefan Drive Reserve, Melton West
📍 Windsor Gardens, Caroline Springs
📍 Fay Street Reserve, Melton South

Let us know your feedback by 20 September.
💬 Chat with us in person at Melton Library and Learning Hub, 31 McKenzie Street on Saturday 12 September, 10.30am – 11.30am

👉 View the draft designs and have your say online:
https://conversations.melton.vic.gov.au/parks-improvement-program

Your input will help shape these spaces for the community to enjoy for years to come. 🌿

31/08/2026

Adult Learners Week is a time to celebrate the benefits of learning at every age and stage of life.

Whether you're building new skills, exploring a hobby, improving your digital confidence or returning to study, learning can open doors to new opportunities, connections and experiences.

Our libraries and community centres offer a wide range of programs, workshops and resources to support lifelong learning in ways that are accessible, fun and achievable.

✨ And this week, we're also celebrating the City of Melton Learning Festival, with events and activities continuing through to 12 September. From creative workshops and author talks to practical skills and hands-on learning experiences, there's something for everyone.
Explore what's on and find an activity near you: www.melton.vic.gov.au/learningfestival

28/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined in the fun this Book Week. We loved seeing so many children, families and library staff dressed as their favourite book characters 🦒📚🦁

From a special Preschool Storytime session to an imaginative adventure with our friends at Carp Productions, and exploring sounds, songs and creativity with Musical Minds, there was something for everyone to enjoy.

👀 Did you spot one of our City of Melton Libraries staff in costume?
📸 Take a look at some of the wonderful Book Week moments we captured along the way.

28/08/2026

We’re calling on the Victorian Government to deliver the critical transport, education and community infrastructure needed to support the newly-approved Melton East precinct.
New housing must be matched by investment in transport, roads, schools, services and employment precincts.

As we head toward the November state election we’re calling on all major parties to commit to Get the City of Melton Moving. Tell us your roads and rail stories at our website:

As the Victorian State Election approaches, we're calling on all major political parties to commit to the roads and rail projects our community needs now and into the future.

27/08/2026

✨ The City of Melton Learning Festival starts tomorrow, Saturday 29 August at 10am!

Join us from 10am at Melton Library & Learning Hub for the festival's opening celebration, featuring free, family-friendly activities, including the Reading is Magic! show, hands-on art activities and more.

Running from 29 August to 12 September, the Learning Festival is packed with workshops, author talks, creative activities and opportunities to learn something new at various locations across the City of Melton.

View the full program: www.melton.vic.gov.au/learningfestival

27/08/2026

Watch to hear City of Melton Mayor, Cr Lara Carli give a quick wrap-up of some of the key decisions at the August meeting.
You can watch the meeting back online: www.melton.vic.gov.au/councilmeetings

27/08/2026

🚧 Current and upcoming roadworks.
Keep up to date on road projects to help plan your travel, with this handy guide. These are a mix of Council, Victorian Government, Powercor, and developer projects. For the most up to date information including detours, location maps and project details: melton.vic.gov.au/roadworks

🚧 Road closures:
🔴Banks Drive, Diggers Rest: Temporarily closed between Vineyard Road and Ellis Drive extended until Friday 18 September for developer works as part of construction of a new supermarket.

🔴Kirkpatrick Boulevard, Truganina: Temporarily closed between Hopkins Road and McKinley Drive for developer works further extended until Tuesday 15 September due to weather impacts. Detour via Clara Avenue and Grand Boulevard or alternate detour route via Mt Atkinson Road.

🔴 Banchory Avenue, Hillside: Temporarily closed at Melton Highway until Friday 11 September for developer works to install traffic lights at the intersection.

🔴 Boundary Road, Truganina: Temporarily closed between Hopkins Road and Tarneit Road from 24 August until 14 September 2026 for developer works. Detour via Hopkins Road, Dohertys Road and Tarneit Road.

🔴 Doriemus Drive, Truganina: Temporarily closed from 7am until 5pm each day, between Pauljoseph Way and Perpetual Way/Saintly Drive Saturday 29 August and Sunday 30 August, for developer works. Detour will be via Peterpaul Way and Carmen Street.

🚆 Exford Road, Melton: Exford Road will be closed at the level crossing until 7am Monday 31 August to finish building the new elevated station and rail bridge, with buses replacing trains for this time. Detours will be in place via Richard Road to the north and Wilson Road to the south. Visit: https://bigbuild.vic.gov.au/library/level-crossing-removal-project/geelong-ballarat/melton/works/exford-road-closure-and-247-works-in-august

🚆Ferris Road, Cobblebank between Abey Road and Coach Street: Nightly southbound closure from 1 September 2026 to 4 September 2026, between 8pm and 5am for level crossing works. Detour via Abey Road, Exford Road and Bridge Road.

🚆 Coburns Road, Melton South: Closed between Staughton Street and James Melrose Drive from 1am, Sunday 6 September to 7am, Thursday 24 September. Northern detour via Coburns, Richard and Station roads and southern detour via Exford, Wilson and Rees roads Visit: https://bigbuild.vic.gov.au/library/level-crossing-removal-project/geelong-ballarat/melton/works/coburns-road-road-closure-in-august

🚧 Lane closures:
Please allow for extra travel time or use alternative routes:

🟠 Hopkins Road, Deanside: Lane closure between Brimba Road to Neale Road with traffic flowing via shuttle flow until Friday 4 September delayed due to recent weather, for developers to undertake drainage works.

🟠 Boundary Road, Truganina: one lane temporarily closed between Hurst Drive and Woods Road for developer works until Tuesday 18 September. Traffic will travel through Boundary Road via shuttle flow under the control of traffic signals.

Have your say:
🟣 Road consultation:
Bridge Road, Strathtulloh: We are seeking your feedback on the proposed traffic management arrangements for the temporary two-week closure of Bridge Road to install a new raised signalised pedestrian crossing on Bridge Road and raised crossing on Wembley Avenue during the September school holidays.
https://conversations.melton.vic.gov.au/bridge-road-pedestrian-operated-signalised-crossing

🛣️ We understand these disruptions are frustrating. As a growing city, our roads can't improve without this sort of work.
Regardless of the source of the disruptions, we'll continue to let you know what we know is coming up, so you can plan accordingly. As always, please note that these dates are subject to weather conditions and construction progress, and may change due to unforeseen delays.

26/08/2026

📢 Help shape the new Mt Atkinson East Recreation Reserve Play Space!

We're planning a brand-new play space at Mt Atkinson East Recreation Reserve, located at Danube Road, Truganina and we want your ideas to help make it a place where local families can play, connect and spend time together.

🛝 Take a look at the draft play space layout and share your thoughts. We’d love to hear what you like, what you would change, and any ideas you have for extra features.

Your feedback will help shape the final design and create a fun, inclusive play space that meets the needs of our growing community. Following this first round of consultation, the design will be updated and shared for further community feedback.

💬 Have your say by 20 September 2026: https://conversations.melton.vic.gov.au/mt-atkinson-east-recreation-reserve-play-space

26/08/2026

🌱 Do you love gardening, or want to become a better green thumb?

Whether you're growing your first veggie patch, creating a wildlife-friendly garden or looking to connect with fellow gardeners, there are plenty of gardening activities happening at community centres across the City of Melton.

🌿 What's on:
• Spring Seedlings & Produce Swap
• Kurunjang Community Gardening Project
• Gardens for Habitat Workshop (part of the City of Melton Learning Festival)
• Edible Gardens Workshop (part of the City of Melton Learning Festival)
• Garden Maintenance Mondays at Timbertop
• Stevenson House Community Gardening Group

👉 Find out more and book your place: https://meltonlearning.vic.gov.au/whats-on/?_program_type_filter=gardening-cooking

25/08/2026

If you're looking for school holiday fun with a variety of excursions, incursions and activities, take a look at our Vacation Care Program.

The program is suitable for primary school aged children and run by qualified staff members at Bridge Road Children’s and Community Centre. The program runs from Monday 21 September to Friday 2 October 2026 and features a mix of creative, educational and active experiences.

This holiday program includes activities such as a Community Safety Heroes Day with Victoria Police, a sports day, plant potting with Bunnings, mindfulness and yoga activities, a butterfly incursion, LEGO building workshops and more.

📅 Program dates: Monday 21 September to Friday 2 October 2026
📍 Location: Bridge Road Children’s and Community Centre, 260 Bridge Road, Strathtulloh
⏰ Bookings close: Friday 4 September

Places are limited and popular days can fill quickly, so book early to avoid disappointment.