Reflect our cultural diversity
Celebrate Elsternwick’s cultural diversity in a respectful and inclusive way, without focusing on any single culture.
New lighting installation for Elsternwick ✨
We’re planning a creative lighting installation for Elsternwick Plaza to make the space more welcoming and vibrant after dark.
We’re seeking community input to shape the lighting design principles and the preferred location for the installation.
Creative lighting can transform public spaces at night, using light, colour and design to create an inviting atmosphere where people feel comfortable to spend time. A more welcoming Elsternwick Plaza can support evening activity, local businesses and a stronger sense of safety.
This project is partially funded by the Victorian Government’s Multicultural Business Precinct Revitalisation Program.
Have your say
We’re at the very start of this project, and community feedback will help shape the brief for a public tender, where a contractor will be selected to design and build the lighting.
Early input means community priorities can be built into the project from the beginning.
Have your say by Tuesday 16 June.
- complete the quick poll or survey
- share a location idea on the map
- 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.
What's fixed
Fixed design principles
Some requirements are set by the funding and can’t be changed. The lighting must:
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Support night time activity
Make the plaza feel welcoming after dark, encouraging people to spend time there and supporting local businesses in the evening.
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Be built to last
Be durable, energy‑efficient and easy to maintain, so it lasts for years to come.
What community can influence
You can help shape:
- The additional design principles, including what matters most if trade‑offs are needed.
- The preferred location of the lighting installation within Elsternwick Plaza.
Draft design principles
We’ve drafted three additional design principles and we need your help to let us know what's the highest priority.
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Celebrate Elsternwick’s heritage
The lighting should feel right for Elsternwick, reflecting the character of the area while creating a distinctive local place.
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Be safe and easy to get around
Help people feel safe and make it easy to move through the area at night.
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Be flexible for events and community use
Be flexible and adaptable over time to support events and seasonal activities.
Would a new lighting installation encourage you to spend time in Elsternwick Plaza after dark?
Privacy collection notice
Glen Eira City Council is committed to protecting the personal information provided by you in accordance with the principles of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic). The privacy collection notice explains the purpose for which information is collected, and how we will use and handle the information. You can view the privacy collection notice for this project here: Privacy Collection Notice.
