12 April 2021
Bentleigh Library and Youth Hub

Bentleigh Library will be transformed into a new community centre that integrates Council’s Youth Services.
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Published on 18 June 2021
Eat Street is an exciting project that re-imagines public space in the heart of Bentleigh.
Budget: $5.07M (Glen Eira City Council $3.77M and Victorian Government $1.3M)
Stage 1 works: Completion by July 2022
Stage 2A works: Completion by October 2022
Stage 2B works: Completion by June 2023
This project is supported by the Victorian Government.
Eat Street is an exciting and transformative project for Bentleigh, planned for the area currently occupied by the rotunda and plaza to the south of Centre Road (along Vickery Street to the north and the interjoining section of Centre Road). The project was identified as a priority projects to activate the commercial precinct through the Bentleigh Structure Plan.
With the support of our State Government partners, the project involves re-imagining these areas as public space that supports socialising, shopping, outdoor dining and community activities. Drawing on emerging culture in Bentleigh, Eat Street will be a pedestrianised mall area, with outdoor seating, activated by cafes, restaurants and bars.
Key elements of the Eat Street project include:
The area will be beautified by planting and rain gardens. Adjacent land uses, including cafes and restaurants, that currently line both sides of this section of Centre Road and the corner of Vickery Street will be encouraged to spill into the plaza areas.
Following engagement with the community on ideas and concept designs, finalised detailed design work has been completed, and construction has begun.
To ensure that impact on the trader and wider community is minimised, construction is occurring in two stages.
Stage 1 works are underway and are expected to be finished in July 2022.
Stage 2 works are programmed to commence in July 2022 and completed by June 2023 with a pause during the Bentleigh Festival and holiday season.
This project is partly funded by the Victorian Government’s $50 million Local Parks Program.
Find out more: www.environment.vic.gov.au/suburban-parks
12 April 2021
Bentleigh Library will be transformed into a new community centre that integrates Council’s Youth Services.
03 May 2021
The Carnegie Memorial Swimming Pool redevelopment will give the Glen Eira community a modern, accessible recreation centre.
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