Background

Council is progressing plans to enhance Keilor Road's activity centre in Essendon North, creating a greener, more attractive and pedestrian-friendly space. We have created a draft concept plan for the final stage of the project, between Cooper Street and Mount Alexander Road.

Two earlier sections of Keilor Road have already been upgraded. This final section will continue the same design approach and streetscape theme to ensure a consistent look and feel.

When asked what the community would like to see in the new streetscape plan for other sections of Keilor Road, an overwhelming desire was expressed for increased greenery and canopy trees followed by more seating/gathering spaces for the community.

Some of the planned improvements include:

• increased tree canopy cover
• increased garden planting and greening
• updated street furniture
• upgraded footpath and pedestrian crossing, including corner treatments to local streets connecting to Keilor Road.

These improvements aim to create a vibrant, walkable environment that supports local businesses and encourages community use, and are subject to funding allocation.

If you have any questions about this project please contact our City Design team using the details on this page.

Please note that these works are separate from State Government projects in the area, including the Mount Alexander Road intersection upgrade and Yarra Trams upgrade works.

More information about these projects is available on the Transport Victoria project website. If you have any questions about the works, please contact PTVProjects@transport.vic.gov.au or call 1800 800 007.

The three images below show renders of the proposed streetscape improvements.