Project Information
The Canning Bridge Community Development and Place Activation Plan (2020) and Canning Bridge Precinct and Place Report (2022) make reference to the Moreau Mews Town Square site as an important, strategic location in the Canning Bridge precinct.At the April 2023 Ordinary Meeting of Council, Council resolved to:
forthwith progress conversion of 100% of the site to public open space, to include extensive tree planting, a children’s playground, and seating.
At the June 2025 Ordinary Meeting of Council, Council endorsed a concept design for the Moreau Mews Town Square and Public Open Space.
The Final design to be considered as part of the 2026/27 financial budget is still being developed, and the project page will be added to as the design and approvals progress.
Moreau Mews Town Square engagement page
Timeline
| Demolition of existing office buildings | October-December 2025 |
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| Demolition of existing carpark and unit site | 2026 |
| Construction of new Public Open Space | 2027 |
*Please note these dates are subject to change
Contact Details
| Project Contact | Myles Bovell, Senior Project Officer [email protected] or 9364 0332 |
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Location
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the City explored alternative options for the land, including 100% public open space and mix use/hybrid scenarios.
The report included:
- Use of the site for revenue generation would provide substantial income to the City, which could be used for various purposes including provision of goods and services across the City, acquisition of additional open space and/or reduction in rates.
- The size and shape of the site is well suited to hybrid options to use portion of the site for open space with portion for development/community use.
- Retention of public parking on the Moreau Mews site may be desirable.
The Canning Bridge POS Analysis Report was presented to Council at the April 2023 Ordinary Meeting of Council.
The Canning Bridge Community Development and Place Activation Plan (2020) and Canning Bridge Precinct and Place Report (2022) make reference to the Moreau Mews Town Square site as an important, strategic location in the Canning Bridge precinct.
At the April 2023 Ordinary Meeting of Council, Council resolved to:
- forthwith progress conversion of 100% of the site to public open space, to include extensive tree planting, a children’s playground, and seating.
At the July 2023 Ordinary Meeting of Council, Council resolved to:
- Adopt the following consultation, development and completion timeline for the site at 50-52 Kishorn Road and 23, 29 and 31 Moreau Mews, Applecross. Public consultation, concept plans, report and recommendation to be presented to Council at the October 2024 Ordinary Meeting of Council and to provide funding for construction to commence immediately on approval with a proposed completion date by 30 June 2026.
- Exercise the redevelopment clauses for 50-52 Kishorn Road and 31 Moreau Mews and give notice on or before 30 October 2023 to obtain vacant possession by 30 November 2024 and not to enter into or extend any leases for 23 and 29 Moreau Mews beyond 30 November 2024. Supports funding to employ a temporary full-time employee to manage City’s construction projects in the Canning Bridge Precinct starting in the 2023-2024 financial year.
At the October 2024 Ordinary Meeting of Council, Council resolved to:
- Note that the timeframe adopted at the Council Resolution of July 2023 was not able to be achieved due to delays and lack of budget in the 2024-2025 financial year to progress public consultation and concept plans for the proposed Moreau Mews Town Square Public Open Space (POS) site on the land at 50-52 Kishorn Road and 23, 29 and 31 Moreau Mews, Applecross.
- Support the Community Engagement Approach to guide community consultation related to the Moreau Mews Town Square POS site in Applecross.
- Note that vacant possessions of City owned properties 50-52 Kishorn Road and 31 Moreau Mews associated with the Moreau Mews Town Square POS site has been achieved.
- Support the retention of the building at 50-52 Kishorn Road for the purposes of establishing a temporary office space for the City to undertake community engagement activities related to Moreau Mews Town Square POS site development, Ogilvie Road Streetscape Upgrade project, Tivoli carpark redevelopment options investigation and other Town Team/Business support services.
- Note that a further report was presented at the December 2024 Ordinary Meeting of Council seeking approval of a budget to meet the implementation costs for the Community Engagement Plan, undertake building fit out costs for 50-52 Kishorn Road building as a temporary City office space and to undertake demolition of city owned buildings.
At the March 2025 Ordinary Meeting of Council, Council resolved to:
- Endorse Concept Plans 1, 2 and 3 for the Moreau Mews Town Square Public Open Space development for the purpose of undertaking further community consultation.
- Supports commencement of further community consultation to inform the final concept design and costings.
- Present a report to the June 2025 Ordinary Meeting of Council.
At the June 2025 Ordinary Meeting of Council, Council resolved to endorse the alternative concept design for the Moreau Mews Town Square and Public Open Space.
Key outcomes include:
Concept plan approved: The Moreau Mews Alternative Concept Plan has been endorsed, with the final design to include temporary access and parking to support community events. This may include features such as loading zones, accessible parking bays, and access to utilities (e.g. power), without creating a permanent car park.
Funding secured: A budget of $150,000 has been approved in the 2025/2026 financial year to progress the project to detailed design.
Site demolition approved: The building at 50–52 Kishorn Road will be demolished, as it is no longer required for community or engagement purposes.
Traffic improvements under review: The City will also explore converting Moreau Mews/Kishorn Road into a one-way street, with potential for additional on-street parking.
The City of Melville will be funding the Moreau Mews Town Square development, with a preliminary project budget of $4 million identified for inclusion in the Long Term Financial Plan (2025/26) for park construction, based on the scope of work outlined in the Council resolution of 18 and 19 April 2023.
Council has approved a budget of $150,000 to proceed the detailed design phase of the project.
The properties at 50-52 Kishorn Road and 23, 29, and 31 Moreau Mews in Applecross are not currently designated as open space. While the concept to upgrade these sites to public open space has been approved by Council, any formal proposal to reclassify the land will be subject to a separate process outside of this engagement and may require further public advertising.
Construction is planned for 2026-27.
The properties at 50-52 Kishorn Road and 23, 29, and 31 Moreau Mews in Applecross are not currently designated as open space. While the concept to upgrade these sites to public open space has been approved by Council, any formal proposal to reclassify the land will be subject to a separate process outside of this engagement and may require further public advertising.