Speak to us in person
Join us at one of our pop-up events where you can speak to us in person, find out more and give us your feedback.
Have your say before 9am on Monday 13 April 2026.
What we're doing
By 2031, it's predicted that there will be a 62% increase in resident population in the Collingwood area.
That's why we're increasing the green space available to the community on the corner of Budd and Easey Streets (near the substation on Easey Street).
Last year, following sentiment testing with the local community, there was strong support for a new open space at this location. Council has since approved a road discontinuance and we've now created a draft Concept Design for the new open space.
Tell us what you think about the draft Concept Design, which proposed park features you think are the most important to include and share any other comments and suggestions you have about this project. Have your say before the consultation closes at 9am on Monday 13 April 2026.
Artist impressions of the proposed changes
View the proposed changes on a map
Select the hotspots below to see some of the key features of the draft Concept Design.
Before and after slider showing proposed changes
Use the slider to see how the street might look after the changes in the draft Concept Design are applied.
Download the detailed draft Concept Design
Have your say
Join us at the corner of Budd and Easey streets in Collingwood. You can speak to Council officers, ask questions and share your feedback in-person using an iPad or paper survey form.
In the case of wet weather, please refer to this page for updates. If we are unable to go ahead with the pop-up at the stated time, we will either reschedule to another date or find an alternative, indoor venue.
Please note all outdoor pop-up events are accessible and located near footpath access. If you need an interpreter, Auslan interpreter or have any accessibility requirements to participate, phone 03 9205 5555.
Thursday 26 March
12pm to 2pm
Join us at the corner of Budd and Easey streets in Collingwood.
Saturday 11 April
10am to 12pm
Join us at the corner of Budd and Easey streets in Collingwood.
Project timeline
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Timeline item 1 - complete
Sentiment testing with local residents
September 2025
In September 2025 we spoke to locals to get your ideas and get a sense check of whether this project meets your needs. There was strong support (93% of 44 participants) for the proposal to provide more open space for this location.
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Timeline item 2 - complete
Road discontinuance
January to March 2026
The community could submit a response and indicate whether or not they supported the proposed road closure at this location. The results showed strong support for the proposal and, at the Council Meeting on Tuesday 10 March, Council resolved to discontinue a section of Budd Street.
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Timeline item 3 - active
Seeking community feedback
20 March to 13 April 2026
Share your thoughts on the draft Concept Design and tell us which proposed key park features are the most important to include.
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Timeline item 4 - incomplete
Consider feedback and finalise Concept Design
April to June 2026
We will consider your feedback and make any adjustments before finalising the Concept Design.
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Timeline item 5 - incomplete
Construction
Late 2026 - Early 2027
Construction is planned for the 2026-27 financial year, to be confirmed through the Budget process.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Interpreter service
This page can be translated using the menu on the top of the screen if you are using a desktop. If you are using a mobile or tablet, press the three lines on the top right corner of the page.
If you want to find out more in your own language, please call our interpreter service on 9280 1940.
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