How did this project come about? 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.
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 proposed land is not currently designated as open space. Should it be proposed to designate these sites as open space under the review of the
Canning Bridge Activity Centre Plan (CBACP) then this may trigger need for further public advertising.
Public open space is land that is freely accessible and can take a multitude of styles from urban plazas and town centres through to botanical gardens and open parkland. By providing for a variety of uses - including green space, active space (playgrounds, sporting fields, ball courts) streetscapes and civic spaces - public open spaces are key to the environmental, social and commercial health of the entire community.
Who is the final decision maker? While the City is committed to understanding the community's needs and preferences for this space, the final decisions regarding elements, design, scale and budget will rest with the City of Melville Council.
A recommendation, along with a community engagement report, will be presented to the Council at the June 2025 Ordinary Meeting of Council for consideration.
What is the construction timing? Construction is planned for 2026-27. However, construction of the carpark integration represented in option three would be a five to 10-year development.
What are the next steps? Public comment period will be open from 1 April – 4 May 2025. The City will take your feedback, and incorporate the findings into a final report and concept to be presented to Council at the June 2025 Ordinary Meeting of Council.. If endorsed, the City will progress with the selected concept (including any amendments identified through the consultation process), with construction planned for 2026-27.
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