Ruffey Lake Park Landscape Masterplan

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Consultation has concluded

Thank you to everyone who provided their feedback for the Ruffey Lake Park Landscape Masterplan 2021.

The consultation is now complete and Council has endorsed the plan, giving the park a clear direction for its future design, development and management over the next 15 years.

More than 1,000 community members provided feedback over two rounds of community consultations. The top five areas of interest include:

  • new tree plantings
  • path widening and additional connections
  • toilet and infrastructure upgrades, including the changing places at The Boulevarde and new toilets at Church Road North
  • accessibility improvements including a new boardwalk and bridges
  • upgrades to the existing playspace, including water play.

Concerns were raised around the proposition to light the Hilltop Circuit. Manningham Council will undertake further consultation with the community on this proposal.

Initial works on the exercise stations and tree planting will begin by the end of 2021.

This Masterplan also takes into considerations to projects identified in the Waldau Precinct Masterplan 2019, including a major upgrade of play equipment and a new café at Victoria Street Playground.

Check out the final plan and stay tuned for future updates.


Thank you to everyone who provided their feedback for the Ruffey Lake Park Landscape Masterplan 2021.

The consultation is now complete and Council has endorsed the plan, giving the park a clear direction for its future design, development and management over the next 15 years.

More than 1,000 community members provided feedback over two rounds of community consultations. The top five areas of interest include:

  • new tree plantings
  • path widening and additional connections
  • toilet and infrastructure upgrades, including the changing places at The Boulevarde and new toilets at Church Road North
  • accessibility improvements including a new boardwalk and bridges
  • upgrades to the existing playspace, including water play.

Concerns were raised around the proposition to light the Hilltop Circuit. Manningham Council will undertake further consultation with the community on this proposal.

Initial works on the exercise stations and tree planting will begin by the end of 2021.

This Masterplan also takes into considerations to projects identified in the Waldau Precinct Masterplan 2019, including a major upgrade of play equipment and a new café at Victoria Street Playground.

Check out the final plan and stay tuned for future updates.


Consultation has concluded

  • Commendation received for the Ruffey Lake Park Landscape Masterplan at the Parks and Leisure Awards of Excellence (Victoria and Tasmania)

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    We’re honoured to receive a commendation for the Parks and Leisure Region Awards of Excellence (Victoria and Tasmania), Strategic and Master Planning Award for Ruffey Lake Park Landscape Masterplan. Within one point of the winner, we were recognised for our excellence in the category.

    Parks and Leisure Australia is a leading industry association for professionals in the sector. It aims to build, serve and develop Australia’s strong and united parks and leisure industry.

    Through the Awards of Excellence, Parks and Leisure Australia recognise and showcase outstanding initiatives and innovative efforts in the industry across various award categories. The Strategic and Master Planning category recognises outstanding examples of strategic planning for parks, open space, sport, recreation and leisure that have enriched and revitalised a community. Receiving a commendation, Manningham is recognised as a category leader within Victoria and Tasmania.

    The approach for developing the Ruffey Lake Park Landscape Masterplan involved community and stakeholder engagement to produce a plan that supported a shared vision for the park’s future. It is an exciting and detailed strategic document that provides clear direction for the park’s future design, development and management over the next 15 years. With more than 1,000 voices contributing to its development, the Masterplan’s planning process demonstrates excellence in creating a shared vision.

    We are very proud that Manningham’s premier park’s new Masterplan is one of industry excellence. We look forward to implementing the actions that will continue to provide a wealth of experiences for all to enjoy.


  • Coming soon: upgrade at Botanic Hill

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    We're implementing the Ruffey Lake Park Landscape Masterplan actions for the Botanic Hill precinct.

    The improvements for this precinct include:

    • A new lookout space with stunning lake views that will provide:
      • shelter
      • picnic tables
      • BBQ
      • drinking fountain
      • a flexible covered space (e.g., for yoga/meditation)
    • A new exercise station for cross-fit/ninja-style exercise, offering a different type of activity compared to the existing exercise stations.

    We’re currently preparing the concepts for the space. The timing of the upgrade is subject to funding availability. All images provided are concept examples only and may differ slightly to final design.

    For further information, contact us on 9840 9333, or at manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au




  • Thanks for your feedback on Ruffey Lake Park

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    Stage one of community consultation for the Ruffey Lake Park Landscape Masterplan has now closed.

    From Thursday 14 November 2019 to Monday 16 December 2019 we asked the community to tell us what is important to them about Ruffey Lake Park and how they’d like to use it in the future.

    During this time we ran an online survey, several community consultations sessions and continue to work with a Ruffey Lake Park Landscape Masterplan Community Reference Group on the project.

    We look forward to getting back to you with a draft masterplan for feedback in mid-2020.


  • Join us to talk about the future of Ruffey Lake Park

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    We are developing a new landscape masterplan for Ruffey Lake Park and want to hear from you.

    Join us at Ruffey Lake Park and share your ideas. This is your chance to talk to us about what you want to see as part of the masterplan. There will be free coffee or refreshments available at these events.


    Session 1: Community consultation session at Ruffey Lake Park (Weekend)
    When:
    Saturday 30 November 2019
    10.00am to 12.00pm.

    Where:
    Victoria Street Playground
    99 Victoria Street, Doncaster East.

    Free coffee and drawings activities for the kids will be available.

    Session 2: Community consultation session at Ruffey Lake Park (AM)
    When:
    Thursday 5 December 2019
    7.30am to 9.30am.

    Where:
    The Boulevarde shelters
    The Boulevarde, Doncaster.

    Free coffee will be available.

    Session 3: Community consultation session at Ruffey Lake Park (PM)
    When:
    Thursday 5 December 2019
    4.00pm to 6.00pm.

    Where:
    Victoria Street Playground
    99 Victoria Street, Doncaster East.

    Free refreshments and drawings activities for the kids will be available.

  • Ruffey Lake Park Landscape Masterplan

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    We are developing a new landscape masterplan for Manningham’s most loved park, Ruffey Lake Park. The masterplan will provide clear direction for the future design and development of the park over the next 15 years.

    The masterplan will take into consideration:

    • Pedestrian, bicycle, vehicle access, circulation, linkages and parking
    • Recreational and organised park usage
    • The safety of park users
    • The park’s furniture and landscape elements
    • How we manage and interpret the parks heritage values
    • How we maintain or improve the parks visual amenity
    • Tree planting, bushland conservation and weed management
    • Play environments and play spaces
    • Events planning and management
    • Signage, wayfinding and interpretation
    • Public arts and memorials.