Stage one

You told us the current public toilet feels unsafe — mainly because it’s large, close to the footpath, and blocks views into the space. To address this, we’re reducing the toilet’s footprint to open up the area and improve visibility for pedestrians.

We’re also looking at small-scale lighting options to make the area feel safer at night.

Cleanliness was another key concern. While the final design will be confirmed through a future tender, we’re prioritising materials that are easy to maintain and allow for natural ventilation.

We also heard a strong preference for non-automated toilets, which are generally more accessible and inclusive for our diverse community.

Stage two

Some safety concerns were raised again in feedback. In response, we’ve moved the new toilet further south to improve sightlines to and from the laneway and the car park behind Australia Post.

Stage one

You asked for more green space — and we agree!

We’re adding new garden beds and redesigning their layout to make the space more inviting. These will feature native plants suited to our local climate, helping support biodiversity and add colour and life to the street.

Stage two

Following further feedback, we made some minor changes to increase garden bed areas and improve pedestrian safety.

Stage one

We’re upgrading the existing seating while keeping the variety you said you liked — including a mix of benches and picnic tables.

Stage one

We’re replacing the current shade umbrellas with custom arbours featuring climbing plants — and we’ll extend these across both sides of Staniland Grove.

We also heard your preference for natural shade options, so we’re planting six new canopy trees to provide long-term cooling and comfort. This will include the replacement of an existing street tree on Staniland Grove — with a tree species that better supports local biodiversity.

Stage two

Adjustments to the custom arbours were made to provide more shade, based on community feedback.

Stage one

To bring some extra colour and local character to the area, we’re planning a mural on the exterior wall of the Australia Post building.

Stage one

We’re improving pedestrian safety by installing a raised pedestrian crossing — and removing the fencing to improve access.

Stage one

We’re keeping the things you’ve said are important and useful like the drinking fountain and the defibrillator.

Stage two

We've added additional features you asked for, including two bike hoops near the post office and a recycling bin on the eastern side of Staniland Grove.

Stage one

While significant improvements to the Elsternwick Library forecourt and car park are outside the scope of the Better Streets, Better Places project, we’ve found opportunities to make small improvements. We’ll be planting two canopy trees near the southern car park entrance to add some welcome greenery and shade.

Based on your feedback, we're also exploring some minor renewal works to improve the look and feel of the library entrance.

Stage two

We’ve expanded the project scope to include new pavement, street furniture, and trees in front of Elsternwick Library.