This consultation is closed. Thank you to everyone who participated in the consultation process.

We had a great response rate:

  • over 450 online surveys completed
  • 3 detailed submissions
  • a number of in person conversations with Club representatives, and
  • we provided responses to 4 questions uploaded on this page

The feedback received from the consultation has informed the proposed redesign of Burnley Golf Course which seeks to address the ongoing risk of balls being hit beyond the course boundary. Council approved this proposal at its meeting on 14 February 2023.

The approved changes will result in a redesign of the golf course layout; holes 1, 3, 6 and 7. The adjustments to the course will improve community safety by addressing and reducing the risks associated with errant golf balls breaching the existing boundary fences along Madden Grove and the CityLink freeway.

We are working with the architect and the builder to ensure this transition occurs as quickly as possible, so you can get back to doing what you love – playing golf.

If you would like to find out more about our plans for the golf course, you can attend one of two Community Information Sessions to see the designs and chat directly with the golf course architect and the project team. To find out more information and for details about the Community Information Sessions, please visit the .Yarra Leisure page


What do we love about Burnley?

Burnley Golf Course attracts 40,000 visits a year from Yarra residents as well as from across broader metropolitan Melbourne and these numbers are growing. It's currently ranked among Australia's top 20 busiest 9-hole courses. Its also home to two vibrant and active golf clubs.

The course attracts people of diverse backgrounds and ages, provides a dedicated and subsidised community program to not for profits and has a strong record on women's participation in golf. Nestled among heritage Sugar and River Red Gums its bush land provides unique habitat for local wildlife and relief from urban heat in an area lacking access to open space.

Read more about the course history, clubs, competitions and facilities.


Some preliminary work on planning and options

Preliminary work was needed to support an open conversation around likely costs, planning and safety issues, but at this stage we are open to all ideas including completely new options, as long as the safety issues are addressed.

Options in the preliminary work included:

  • the details and costs for adequate boundary fencing
  • re-configuring the course to address safety issues (this would allow potential upgrading of facilities and broadening the use of the space to attract more users, for a similar cost as above

We would also consider any combination of the above options as long as safety issues are addressed. This scenario might mean more or less spending and/or space is available for new or upgraded facilities depending on how the community tell us elements should be prioritised.

There are positives and challenges to consider with all of these scenarios. You can explore them in more detail by clicking on the tiles below.

Tell us your priorities and share feedback on the possibilities in the survey below by Sunday 26 April. You can also upload a submission if you have more detail to provide.

Burnley Golf Course aerial photo with locations of potential future additions

Survey now closed

The image above shows the protective fencing option (at least 30 meters high x 2 lengths totaling 725 meters) at an estimated cost of $4-5 million removal of existing fencing and any other soil or structural works may add to this estimate.
I fully support this option
I think I support this option
Not sure
I don't think I support this option
Definitely not
What is your initial thinking on this option?
Short game facilities catering to time poor and beginner players has been shown to encourage a broader range of participants to the game.
I definitely support this idea
I think I support this
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I don't think I support this
I definitely don't support this
How would you feel about including a short game facility alongside the full course for shorter games, training and practice programming?
Mini golf at other venues has successfully attracted new visitors and a broader range of participants, including families.
I definitely support his idea
I think I support this
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I don't think I support this
I definitely don't support this
What are your thoughts on including a mini golf facility designed to blend with the natural setting of Burnley Golf Course?
A new or upgraded club house and pro shop will be required in future years to ensure longevity and accommodate increased numbers. Indicative costings estimate a range of $3-6 million.
I definitely support this idea
I think I support this idea
Not sure
I don't think I support this
I definitely don't support this
What is your initial thinking on upgraded or new facilities?
The remnant bushland along the southern border of the course offers opportunities to broaden access to this natural green space with a short bush walk.
I definitely like support this idea
I think I support this idea
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I don't think I support this idea
I definitely don't support this
How do you feel about this idea?
A course redesign may be needed if community support for the erection of the full length of containment fencing is limited. It may involve new tees, new greens and a slightly shorter course with a different layout of par 3 and 4 holes.
I definitely support this approach
I think I support this approach
Not sure
I don't think I support this
I definitely don't support this
What are your initial thoughts on redesigning the course if it addresses safety risks and/or accommodates other features prioritised by the community?
Addressing the safety concerns without community support for the erection of any of the new fencing would require reconfiguration potentially to a 9 hole 3 par offering from the current 9 hole 3 and 4 par offering.
Definitely worth considering
I think this might be a good option
Not sure
I don't think I support this
I definitely don't support this
What are your initial thoughts on this approach?
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