FAQs

Council’s decision to officially close the road formerly known as Shaw Street at Tunstall Square was made in May 2016 to allow the creation of a public plaza within the shopping centre. This decision followed extensive community consultation. 

Closing the road is a key action in the Tunstall Square Structure Plan, which was adopted in 2015, and identified a need for more open space areas within the shopping centre for people to gather and meet.  

The closure of the roadway will allow the creation of this open space in the form of a public plaza, and Council is now seeking feedback on the design, look and feel of the public plaza area. 

The public plaza will be created as a community space for people to meet and enjoy. The proposed concept plan provides an idea of what the space will look like including the key features.

The road is being closed to create a public plaza within Tunstall Square, this will be an additional open space for people to gather, meet and congregate the area. 

The road closure will therefore not provide any additional footpath trading space for businesses. Current outdoor dining areas in the vicinity of the road will not be extended.

You are encouraged to let us know what you think of the proposed design as shown in the concept plan, including the key features, which include:

• New street trees and planting to enrich the laneway space and create a shade canopy in summer
• Retaining a number of existing trees within the space
• Incorporating sculptural elements into the new spac
• A range of seating option
• A combination of bluestone paving, asphalt and exposed aggregate concrete pavement surfaces.

It is important to note that the proposed design has been developed taking into consideration:

• Necessary allowance for emergency vehicle access
• The portion of the precinct covered by shop awnings
• Areas within the precinct that are currently used for footpath trading, most of which use cafe screens
• Drainage and electrical services including an existing electricity box at northern end of Shaw Street that is not able to be relocated.

To share your views on the proposed design, you can complete the feedback form via the Your Say Manningham page. 

To have your say, use the "Provide your comments" tab on the Tunstall Square Plaza project page.

Alternatively you can request a hard copy feedback form by calling Council’s Landscape and Leisure Team on 9840 9174.

This consultation closes on Monday 5 September.

A drop in session will be held at Tunstall Square on Tuesday 23 August between 10.30 am and 1.30 pm. A marquee will be set up within the centre.

Council officers will be available to answer any questions you have about what is being proposed for the public plaza.

For more information, please call our Landscape and Leisure Team on 9840 9172.

The works to create a public plaza space are part of stage three of the five stage upgrade of Tunstall Square.

Works on stage three will start in late January 2017 after the busy Christmas trading period and are  anticipated to be completed by March 2017.