Broad support for the draft Masterplan
70% of quick poll respondents said the draft Masterplan reflects the priorities identified in stage one fairly well or very well.
38% of open-text comments also expressed broad support for the overall design.
What we heard
Koornang Road Streetscape Masterplan endorsed
Council endorsed the Koornang Road Streetscape Masterplan at its meeting on 6 October 2026, marking an important milestone for the future of the street.
This work is part of Council's Better Streets, Better Places program, which is improving activity centres across Glen Eira to make them greener, safer and easier to get around.
Thank you to everyone who shared their feedback, including community members, local traders and visitors to Koornang Road. Your input helped shape the priorities and design of the Masterplan.
You can view the endorsed Koornang Road Streetscape Masterplan in the Document Library.
What we heard
We developed a draft Masterplan to upgrade Koornang Road, guided by the ideas, priorities and feedback we heard during the first round of engagement in June 2025.
Fom 9 June to 6 July 2026, we invited the community to share feedback on the draft Masterplan.
We received 150 feedback contributions, including survey responses, quick poll votes, written submissions and conversations at pop-ups.
Below is a snapshot of what we heard. For more detail, read the full engagement report.
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Trees and greenery were the standout feature
69% of respondents selected trees, shade and greenery as a feature they liked, making it the most popular element of the design.
It was also the most discussed topic in open-text feedback.
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Feedback focused on improving access and movement
Key themes raised included:
- Footpath accessibility improvements
- Better support for cycling and active transport
- Additional pedestrian crossings
- Street tree species selection and ongoing maintenance
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Views on parking and traffic were mixed
Community members shared a range of perspectives on parking, with comments both supporting and opposing the proposed changes.
Traffic feedback focused on congestion, traffic signal changes and U-turn enforcement.
How your feedback was used
Your feedback helped refine the final Masterplan and will continue to inform future design work.
- Greater flexibility in tree species and planting locations to respond to site conditions.
- New "Welcome to Koornang Road" signage at both ends of the street.
The detailed design process will further investigate these opportunities and determine how they can be incorporated into future stages of the project.
- Improved wayfinding through footpath markers and more consistent, accessible signage.
- Additional seating and bicycle hoops along the street.
- Replacing some pedestrian fencing with bollards and low garden beds.
- An accessibility audit to ensure accessibility objectives are met.
- Investigating a dedicated space for community event signage and promotion.
Some feedback raised issues that sit outside the scope of the Masterplan or require involvement from other organisations. We will continue to explore opportunities to:
- Work with the Department of Transport and Planning to refine traffic signal timing and turning movements.
- Work with Victoria Police on issues such as smoking and riding on footpaths.
- Advocate to VicTrack for Koornang Road-themed artwork on the sky rail infrastructure.
- Whilst there was mixed feedback regarding car parking changes, the proposal to remove five parking spaces (out of 89) has been retained. Community feedback identified more trees and greenery as a key priority for Koornang Road. Removing five spaces will allow for 15 large canopy trees and increased shade along the street. On balance, this was considered an appropriate outcome for the street.
- Opportunities to improve bicycle routes were investigated during the development of the Masterplan. However, these changes could not be accommodated without a greater impact on existing parking. See the Masterplan for more information on the design testing undertaken.
- Additional pedestrian crossing locations were explored during the review process. However, further crossings were not progressed due to site constraints, including flooding impacts and traffic considerations.
Next steps
The Masterplan will be delivered in four stages over the coming years. Stage one is planned to begin construction in early to mid 2027, delivering footpath and landscaping improvements between Carnegie Station and the signalised pedestrian crossing opposite Leaf Lane.
As the project progresses, we'll keep you informed about upcoming works and what you can expect to see on Koornang Road.
How we engaged
A new street design for Koornang Road
We’ve developed a draft Masterplan to upgrade Koornang Road, guided by the ideas, priorities and feedback you shared during our first round of engagement in June 2025.
Does the draft reflect what you told us? Share your thoughts to help us refine the Masterplan and make sure it delivers the changes the community wants to see.
Koornang Road is a key part of the Carnegie shopping strip, supporting local businesses, jobs, transport and community life. It has been identified as a high-priority area for streetscape improvements through the Better Streets, Better Places program.
This project aligns with Council’s Placemaking Strategy 2023–2027 and Council Plan 2025–2029, and supports the long-term vision set out in the Carnegie Structure Plan. Together, these plans guide improvements to create a safer, greener and more welcoming street for the community and local businesses.
Explore the Masterplan
Read the summary or explore the full draft Masterplan in the document library.
What’s proposed
In the first round of engagement, we heard that the top priorities for Koornang Road were:
- more garden beds and street trees
- improved pedestrian safety
- better footpaths and pavement
This feedback has directly informed the draft Masterplan, and the upgrades will be delivered in stages across coming years.
Select the tabs below to explore what's proposed for Koornang Road.
Key upgrades ✨
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Greening and shade
What's proposed
- Within the footpath, the replacement of existing trees that are in poor health, with more trees planted overall.
- On the road, the planting of 15 new large canopy trees within the parking lane to provide more shade (equivalent to about 3.5 tennis courts of canopy cover). This will require converting five car spaces, out of a total of 89 existing spaces
- New garden beds along the street with colourful, low-growing native plants
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Safer crossings
What's proposed
- A new signalised pedestrian crossing near Carnegie Arcade and Chook Run (subject to Victorian Government approval)
- A raised pedestrian crossing at Egan Street to improve safety and comfort
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Footpaths and street layout
What's proposed
- New footpath paving along both sides of Koornang Road (about 650 metres in total)
- Wider and more accessible parking bays, without reducing overall parking numbers
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Seating, lighting and public spaces
What's proposed
- New street furniture, including benches, bins, bike hoops and picnic tables, using a consistent, high-quality design
- Upgrades to three key gathering places near pedestrian crossings with new seating, lighting, garden beds, feature paving and public art
- Improved feature lighting at key crossing points
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Other improvements
What's proposed
- Better wayfinding signage and opportunities to share local stories
- Providing space for public artwork at regular intervals along the street
- Improved stormwater management to better capture and manage rainwater
Interactive map 📍
The project area covers Koornang Road, Carnegie, between Dandenong Road and south of Neerim Road.
The draft Masterplan is shown across four key precincts:
- Northern Precinct — Dandenong Road to Carnegie Station
- Central Precinct (Part 1) — Carnegie Station to the pedestrian crossing
- Central Precinct (Part 2) — Pedestrian crossing to Neerim Road
- Southern Precinct — South of Neerim Road
Click on the glowing hotspots to explore the proposed changes in each location.
Click on the arrows to enlarge the maps.
Northern Precinct — Dandenong Road to Carnegie Station
Central Precinct (Part 1) — Carnegie Station to Pedestrian Crossing
Central Precinct (Part 2) — Pedestrian Crossing to Neerim Road
Southern Precinct — South of Neerim Road
Before ➡️ After
'In-road' canopy trees
We’re proposing to plant 15 new large canopy trees within the parking lane to provide more shade. This is equivalent to about 3.5 tennis courts of canopy cover. It will require the conversion of five car spaces, out of a total of 89 existing spaces along Koornang Road.
Library and Leaf Lane Crossing
The pedestrian crossing point opposite Leaf Lane and the Library forecourt is the busiest crossing on Koornang Rd. Upgrades will widen seating areas and add new paving, timber seats, garden beds and lighting — improving comfort while maintaining this primary connection point over Koornang Road.
Southern crossing (north of Neerim Road)
Unsafe crossing is the key issue at this location. In-principle support has been given for pedestrian-operated traffic signals — and other upgrades will include new paving, expanded seating and gathering space, garden beds, upgraded bins and bike hoops, public art opportunities, and improved lighting.
Share your feedback by Sunday 28 June 2026.
- complete the quick poll or the survey below 📝
- email engagement@gleneira.vic.gov.au 📧
- call us on 9524 3333 📞
- write to us at PO Box 2421, Caulfield Junction, VIC 3161 📫
- visit us at one of our in-person pop-up engagements 🎪
For more information, see the Frequently Asked Questions.
You can also request a hard copy of the survey form to be posted to you. To request this, contact us at (03) 9524 3333 or email us at engagement@gleneira.vic.gov.au.
Quick Poll ⏲️
Overall, how well does the draft Masterplan reflect the community priorities identified during phase one engagement?
In the first round of engagement, we heard that improving pedestrian safety and crossing points, introducing more trees, greenery and shade, and upgrading footpaths and paving were the top priorities for Koornang Road.
This poll has concluded.
- It reflects the priorities very well 29% (20 votes)
- It reflects the priorities fairly well, with room for refinement 41% (28 votes)
- It reflects some priorities, but others need refinement 24% (16 votes)
- It does not reflect the priorities well 6% (4 votes)
Total Votes: 68
Privacy collection notice
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