21 April 2026 Council decision
Maribyrnong City Council endorsed the final concept plans for Beevers Reserve and Bell Reserve. The motion was moved by Cr Elena Pereyra, Wattle Ward Councillor, and seconded by Cr Bernadette Thomas, Sheoak Ward Councillor. Seven councillors were present and all seven voted for the motion.
Motion and vote
Cr Elena Pereyra
· Wattle Ward Councillor · moved the motion to endorse the Beevers Reserve and Bell Reserve final concept plans.Cr Bernadette Thomas
· Sheoak Ward Councillor · seconded the motion.What the decision did
The resolution endorsed the Beevers Reserve Final Concept Plan and the Bell Reserve Final Concept Plan, and referred both projects to the budget process for future funding consideration.
The Bell Reserve concept includes the proposed partial closure of Coronation Street. Council's April report states that a separate statutory road-closure process, including public notice and consideration of submissions, is required before a later Council decision.
Questions after the decision
At the 16 June 2026 Council meeting, residents asked councillors what information they had before the April vote. Four councillors responded in sequence.