Council projects

We undertake many projects each year to improve the amenity and liveability of Glen Eira.

Council funds these projects, with additional funding at times from State and Federal Governments.

18 September 2023

Rosstown Rail Trail improvements

We are planning a series of improvements and extensions to the Rosstown Rail Trail to make the route a safer environment for walkers and cyclists.

24 August 2023

Carnegie Memorial Swimming Pool

The Carnegie Memorial Swimming Pool redevelopment will give the Glen Eira community a modern and accessible recreation centre. 

24 August 2023

Elsternwick Cultural Precinct

Elsternwick Structure Plan

The Elsternwick Structure Plan creates a strategic vision to establish a new Cultural Precinct, centred around Selwyn Street.

28 February 2023

Flood mitigation works in Bentleigh East (completed)

Drainage pipes

We are committed to flood mitigation and continue to deliver a significant program of drainage improvement and stormwater detention across the municipality.

28 February 2023

Bentleigh Eat Street: Stage 1 (completed)

Artist impression Bentleigh Eat Street

Eat Street is an exciting project that re-imagines public space in the heart of Bentleigh.

28 February 2023

Lord Reserve Pavilion (completed)

Lord Reserve is an expanse of open space, providing significant opportunities to play sport, exercise your dog or just enjoy the outdoors. 

30 November 2022

Princes Park playspace renewal (completed)

Princes Park playspace artist impression

The upgraded play space aims to enhance the existing play features to provide new and exciting play elements and extend the opportunities for other ages and interests.

22 November 2022

Glen Eira Multi-deck car parks (abandoned)

Council decided not to proceed with the proposed multi-deck commuter car park projects in Bentleigh and Elsternwick.

07 November 2022

Murrumbeena Park Community Hub (completed)

Murrumbeena Park is one of Glen Eira’s largest parks, featuring two sportsgrounds, a large nature-based play space, shelters, picnic facilities, a pavilion and a bowling club.

25 October 2022

Bentleigh Library and Youth Hub (completed)

Artist impression of Bentleigh Library and Youth Hub

Bentleigh Library and Youth Hub is complete! Bentleigh Library has been transformed into a new community centre that integrates Council’s Library and Youth Services. It was officially opened to the public on Wednesday 26 October.

19 October 2022

Thomas Street Pedestrian Operated Signal (completed)

Thomas Street Pedestrian Operated Signal Project is a collaboration between Glen Eira City Council and Bayside City Council to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety.

31 July 2020

Glen Eira Community Shed (completed)

The Glen Eira Community Shed Project at Moorleigh Community Village reached practical completion in July 2020.