Thank you to everyone who provided their feedback. We are currently reviewing the submissions and will provide updates soon.
Council is considering a proposal to transfer land in Box Hill with Suburban Rail Loop Authority (SRLA).
The proposal is for the:
sale of 10-12 Watts Street and 11 Court Street, Box Hill to SRLA
purchase of 528 Station Street, Box Hill from SRLA.
SRLA has made this proposal because they need to offset public open space for the land temporarily used for the Box Hill Suburban Rail Loop station construction.
Key benefits
This proposal has potential to benefit Council and our community because:
SRLA proposes to turn the Watts and Court streets into temporary public open space, which will help address the acute shortage of open space in Box Hill.
We already own 526 and 530 Station Street. The purchase of 528 Station Street would enable Council to own the middle property between these sites.
Council is asking the community for feedback about the proposed land transactions.
At the same time, SRLA also asked the community for ideas to help shape several proposed new public open spaces in Box Hill. That included asking for ideas about the Watts and Courts streets sites if we go ahead with the proposal to sell it. The consultation has closed but you can still view details online at Engagement Victoria.
Feedback closed onWednesday 27 March 2024.
Thank you to everyone who provided their feedback. We are currently reviewing the submissions and will provide updates soon.
Council is considering a proposal to transfer land in Box Hill with Suburban Rail Loop Authority (SRLA).
The proposal is for the:
sale of 10-12 Watts Street and 11 Court Street, Box Hill to SRLA
purchase of 528 Station Street, Box Hill from SRLA.
SRLA has made this proposal because they need to offset public open space for the land temporarily used for the Box Hill Suburban Rail Loop station construction.
Key benefits
This proposal has potential to benefit Council and our community because:
SRLA proposes to turn the Watts and Court streets into temporary public open space, which will help address the acute shortage of open space in Box Hill.
We already own 526 and 530 Station Street. The purchase of 528 Station Street would enable Council to own the middle property between these sites.
Council is asking the community for feedback about the proposed land transactions.
At the same time, SRLA also asked the community for ideas to help shape several proposed new public open spaces in Box Hill. That included asking for ideas about the Watts and Courts streets sites if we go ahead with the proposal to sell it. The consultation has closed but you can still view details online at Engagement Victoria.
Box Hill Proposed Land Transactions is currently at this stage
This consultation is open for contributions.
Drop-in session: Wednesday 13 March
this is an upcoming stage for Box Hill Proposed Land Transactions
Talk to Council officers at our drop-in session on Wednesday 13 March, 6.30pm-8pm at Box Hill Town Hall. A Mandarin interpreter will be there.
Consultation closes: Wednesday 27 March
this is an upcoming stage for Box Hill Proposed Land Transactions
Consultation closes.
Under Review
this is an upcoming stage for Box Hill Proposed Land Transactions
Contributions to this consultation are closed for evaluation and review. The project team will report back on key outcomes.
Final report: Monday 29 April
this is an upcoming stage for Box Hill Proposed Land Transactions
The feedback will inform a comprehensive report that will be presented at a Council meeting for consideration. During this meeting, Councillors will consider whether to proceed with the proposed land transactions or not. This meeting is tentatively scheduled for Monday 29 April.