Introduction

Moonee Valley City Council is committed to supporting a thriving and connected community with opportunities for sport and recreation in a green and vibrant city, as outlined in our long-term strategy, MV2040. Council is consulting with community about plans to update the services, landscape, and facilities of Overland Reserve.

The Overland Reserve project aims to transform the south‑eastern area of the sporting precinct into a vibrant, multipurpose community space. The upgrades will enhance the landscape, strengthen connections to open space, and expand opportunities for play and recreation.

What the project involves

The project seeks to make the following upgrades to Overland Reserve:

  • Tree protection: Safeguarding existing established trees.
  • New tree planting: Increasing shade and future canopy cover.
  • Landscaping upgrades: Improving access and connection to open spaces.
  • WSUD planting: Enhancing drainage areas with Water Sensitive Urban Design treatments.
  • Playground Renovation: Upgrade and new nature‑play elements.
  • Multi‑court installation: Featuring a netball practice ring and basketball three‑point zone.
  • New safety fencing elements: Around the playground and multi‑court areas.
  • New footpath: Completing the circuit around the ovals.
  • Boardwalk: An elevated section protecting existing trees and improving drainage with WSUD planting.
  • Safer school‑crossing links: Strengthening pedestrian connections.
  • New furniture: Including accessible drink fountains, picnic tables, seating, and bike hoops.
  • Exercise stations: Subject to budget availability.
  • Oval function retained: Maintaining the existing cricket and AFL boundaries with required runoff zones.

See the detailed design concept plans, for further insight into the design.

Have your say!

We are keen to hear from community members who use the reserve, or who have a general interest in the updates to the Overland Reserve services and facilities. Have your say today!

Between 10 June 2026 and 7 July 2026, you can have your say on the draft plans by:

  • completing our survey via the link below or requesting a hard copy form
  • emailing, phoning or writing by mail to Council
  • recording your feedback using the SpeakPipe recording tool on this page.

Have your say