The Civic Centre and Whittlesea Service Hub will close at 2pm on 24 December and will reopen on Monday 5 January. Phone services will remain available from 29 to 31 December and 2 January.
Due to the Christmas and New Year public holidays, some bin collections will be delayed. Between Thursday 25 December and Friday 2 January bins that are normally collected on Thursdays and Fridays will be collected one day later.
The City of Whittlesea is upgrading the Reid Street car park in South Morang to improve safety and accessibility for people using the Gorge Road shopping precinct.
Work has started on the Reid Street car park upgrade.
The project includes:
We’re upgrading the Reid Street playground to include new play equipment and improved connectivity to the Gorge Road Shopping Precinct. The new playground will provide a social space for people of all ages.
The redevelopment will include:
Work on the Reid Street car park upgrade started on Monday 7 July 2025.
Yes, the Gorge Road shops will remain open at all times during the works.
Yes, the works will be staged to maintain existing levels of car parking throughout the project.
The Reid Street car park upgrade continues Council’s commitment to improving safety and accessibility at the Gorge Road Shopping Precinct. For more information on the works already completed, go to Gorge Road shopping precinct streetscape upgrade.
The preschool and the car park will operate as normal for the duration of the works.
There will not be any major impact to the preschool car park; however, it is anticipated there will be some construction noise and dust from the works.
The car park site will be barricaded and appropriate signage will be in place.
For more information about this project, please call 03 9217 2170 or email capital.delivery@whittlesea.vic.gov.au
The existing playground is being upgraded with new play equipment, landscaping, and better connections to the nearby car park and shopping precinct. The new design will create a more enjoyable, accessible, and social space for the community.
Construction is scheduled to begin in mid-January 2026 and will take approximately 10 – 12 weeks to complete.
The upgrade is part of Council’s broader improvements in the area, following the Gorge Road streetscape and Reid Street car park upgrades. The aim is to enhance local amenities, improve connectivity, and provide a safe and fun play space for families and children of different ages.
The project will include:
New play equipment for a range of age groups
New paths connecting the playground, car park and shops
Landscaping and shaded areas
Upgraded seating and open space areas
Yes, for safety reasons the playground will be closed for the duration of construction.
Some minor disruptions, such as construction noise and temporary changes to access, may occur. Traders will receive fortnightly updates on progress and any potential impacts, while nearby residents will be notified by letter drop if any disruptions are expected.
Regular project updates will be provided on Council’s website and through direct communication with traders. Any significant changes to access or works timing will be shared in advance.
For the latest updates, visit the Reid Street car park project page on Council’s website or contact Council’s Capital Delivery team, capital.delivery@whittlesea.vic.gov.au
Major tree removal is not part of the project.
Varying equipment types including climbing net, swing sets, slides, a fort and nature play elements.
Rear shop carparking will remain open and accessible. The small car park in front of the preschool will be removed as part of works to increase passive open space opportunities.
Construction activities will be limited to designated hours to reduce disruption to nearby residents and businesses.
The contractor is required to cover loose materials to prevent wind-blown dust.
Dust mitigation measures will be reviewed and adjusted as needed throughout the project.
The reserve is open to the public.
Council is looking to award these works in December 2025.
Contact Council’s Capital Delivery team at capital.delivery@whittlesea.vic.gov.au.
No, works are within the reserve.
There will be minimal to no disruption to local businesses. Shops will remain open during construction works.
There may be minor traffic disruptions with construction vehicles entering and exiting the site. The Contractor will manage traffic disruptions. Reid Street will not be closed for extended periods.
Reid Street, South Morang 3752 View Map
Reid Street , South Morang 3752