Next steps for Warrandyte's community facilities

We’re pleased to share the Consultation Outcomes Report following feedback on the draft Warrandyte Community Facilities Review Report.

The report, which was presented to Council for noting at the 26 May 2026 Council meeting, captures feedback received during community consultation from 8 December 2025 to 16 February 2026.

As a result of the feedback, 4 agreed priority focus areas have been identified, in consultation with stakeholders and community groups.

We’ll work with the community on these identified areas, while continuing to address short-term maintenance and renewal priorities.

Thank you to everyone who provided feedback and participated in discussions. Your input has directly shaped this outcome and the next steps.

What we heard

• 38 detailed submissions

• 1611-signature petition regarding the Warrandyte Scout Hall

• Feedback generally unfavourable

Key themes

• Strong support for the Warrandyte Scouts remaining at their current hall

• Support for a dedicated Men’s Shed facility

• Support for the Warrandyte Historical Society Museum staying in its current location

• Mixed views on the relocation of early years services

• Support for improving sporting facilities

Next steps and priority focus areas

In response to this feedback, and further discussions with community groups and stakeholders, we’ve identified the following priority focus areas:

1. Warrandyte Scouts

We’ll establish a working group with representatives from the Warrandyte Scout Group and Scouts Victoria to re-evaluate solutions to meet the group’s short and long-term needs, including re-examing the potential to upgrade the current Scout Hall.

2. Warrandyte Men’s Shed

We’ll further explore options at Warrandyte Reserve for the Men’s Shed, including the potential expansion of the Warrandyte Community Hall or tennis clubhouse. Further consultation will be undertaken with stakeholders as part of a feasibility study.

3. Early Years Services

We’ll work with Warrandyte Kindergarten, and the Warrandyte Childcare and Preschool Cooperative to look at the best options for future facilities early years services. This will include consultation with the Department of Education and schools regarding longer-term plans for facilities in Warrandyte.

4. Warrandyte Historical Society Museum

We’ll work with the society to upgrade their existing facility and address their needs within the constraints of the site.

Other facilities

We’ll progressively address improvements to other facilities, such as sporting facilities at Warrandyte Reserve and Colman Park, in consultation with user groups and the community, and guided by Council plans, policies, and our Capital Works Program.

Thank you

Thank you again for your involvement in helping shape the future of Warrandyte’s community facilities. We'll be in touch with submitters with a separate, individual response to their feedback.

Read the Consultation Outcomes Report.