In 2007, Council purchased the property at 344 Ascot Vale Road, Moonee Ponds, through funds provided by the Open Space Reserve. The intention of this purchase was to implement a shared zone to improve connectivity between Mt Alexander Road and Gladstone Street.
In 2023, it was determined that the property was not suitable for the intended use and a Council resolution determined that Council commence the sale process in accordance with Section 114 of the Local Government Act 2020. As part of this process, Council resolved to:
- Place a public notice on Council’s website of the intention to sell
- Conduct a community engagement process for a period of at least 4 weeks
- Sales proceeds must be returned to the Open Space Reserve
To comply with Council's Community Engagement Policy, Council published a notice to invite community feedback in response to this proposal from 2 January - 31 January 2025. On 4 March 2025, this consultation was opened for an additional 2 weeks to allow for adjacent residents to have their say on the proposal.
Thank you to everyone who provided feedback. This consultation has now closed and will be considered by Council in mid-2025.
The location of the proposal can be seen on the map below.
