Explore the draft projects
Take a journey through the draft projects for Seabrook and Altona Meadows and help shape them by sharing your views
Take a journey through the draft projects for Seabrook and Altona Meadows and help shape them by sharing your views
We invite you to explore the draft projects here.
Open the individual tabs to explore the detail behind each project. You can also download a copy from the Document Library.
Concept drawings for the potential pillar projects are also shown below.
You can then express your thoughts in the comments box, survey and ideas wall that follow, to help shape the projects.
For many residents, their highest priority is to make the local area look cleaner and feel like a safer place to live.
Many people mentioned that a lot of areas throughout Seabrook and Altona Meadows look very ‘untidy’ and ‘unloved’ - including parks and public spaces, creeklines and waterways, as well the main streets and gateways into the neighbourhoods. Many of the suggestions were quite simple - improving the visual presentation of public amenities, increasing the maintenance of open space areas and creek corridors, or just the providing more bins in well positioned locations. There is also a lot of concern around issues such as hooning, graffiti, dumping of rubbish and anti-social behaviour - and the impact that these have on the character and image of the area.
Whilst it is acknowledged that some of these types of issues are outside of the direct scope of Council action, there is a strong desire amongst local residents to see new initiatives, projects and partnerships be undertaken that will help to improve the appearance, safety and image of the area. Residents want to live in a well-presented place where they feel safe and that they are proud to call home.
The following is a list of the key ideas, initiatives and opportunities that emerged through the community consultation and visioning process that will be further investigated and targeted for delivery as part of the Thinking Cleaner and Safer Project:
Key steps that have been identified to be undertaken as part of the Thinking Cleaner and Safer Project include:
Any comments, concerns or ideas related to this project? Click here and let us know
This project, in many ways, is closely linked to the Thinking Cleaner and Safer Project but is more specifically targeted towards improving the appearance and character within the residential neighbourhoods and local streets. Many residents expressed that they want to increase the trees and greening within their neighbourhoods and local streets, but to also try develop new initiatives to tackle issues related to private residences such as unmaintained front yards and nature strips and cars parking on the nature strips.
Many residents value the quieter suburban-style character of the local area, as well as the environmental and landscape values of the creeklines and waterway corridors. They feel that these elements are important to the character and identity of the Seabrook and Altona Meadows and that new initiatives should be developed that will help to celebrate and strengthen features and tell the story of the local area.
This project will focus on looking for opportunities to increasing the level of tree planting and greening within the neighbourhoods, as well as working with residents to try to improve the appearance and maintenance of their front yards and nature strips. The aim will be to improve the appearance of the neighbourhoods and streets in the short term, but also help to increase the sense of local identity and pride for the community into the future.
The following is a list of the key ideas, initiatives and opportunities that emerged through the community consultation and visioning process that will be further investigated and targeted for delivery as part of the Neighbourhood Character + Greening Project:
‘Cooler Streets’
Building on Council’s public art strategy, and drawing on themes of place, people, and natural environment, the Our Place and Our People Project will develop a variety of art, events and interpretive projects that celebrate the history and character of Seabrook and Altona Meadows including:
It is clear that the residents of Seabrook and Altona Meadows want to see an increase in the level of trees and greening in their local streets and to enhance the appearance of nature strips and front yards to lift the character and image of their neighbourhoods. The focus of the Cooler Streets project will be to undertake pilot projects that will provide real-life demonstrations of what can be achieved and that will hopefully then become provide inspiration and act as a catalyst for other similar projects in the future. Do you think this is a good idea and will help to lift the amenity and character of streets in your local area? Do you think you would like to nominate your street, and do you think your neighbours would support the idea and like to get involved? View the concept drawings for this project and leave comments below.
Key initiatives and steps that have been identified to be undertaken as part of the Neighbourhood Character and Greening Project include:
Any comments, concerns or ideas related to this project? Click here and let us know
One of the most commonly reoccurring themes across the different ideas and suggestions expressed through Better Places community feedback was to try and bring more of the ‘daily needs’ into the local area. While residents appreciate the quiet suburban nature of the area, there is a strong desire to have more places to ‘meet friends’ and socialise locally - like cafes, bars and pubs - without the need to get in your car or leave the local area. The most common suggestions focused on trying to upgrade the existing local centres to make them more inviting and encourage more of these types of activities. Other popular ideas, particularly for Seabrook, included on having a pop-up or community-based café linked to a community centre or park.
This project will focus on developing initiatives to improve the existing centres as well as looking for opportunities to create new community nodes, meeting places and destinations in the local area. It is important to note that many of the shopping centres in the local area are privately owned - so this project will involve a combination of Council undertaking works on streets and publicly owned land as well as working with property owners and traders to help encourage and support improvements for their own businesses and properties that will help to deliver the changes that the community is looking for.
The need for a local high school in Altona Meadows was one of the concerns most regularly highlighted by residents at each stage of the Seabrook and Altona Meadows community consultation.
The following is a list of the key ideas, initiatives and opportunities that emerged through the community consultation and visioning process that will be further investigated and targeted for delivery as part of the Better Villages Project:
Altona Meadows Community Park and Homestead Run Reserve were continually noted throughout the consultation as being two places where the community would like to add some type of social meeting spot (like a pop-up cafe or food van area) that could become a new destination for local residents. Working closely with the existing community groups, this project will develop concept plans for pilot projects that will transform a small area of these parks into an attractive spot for socialising, picnics, etc (such as outside seating / shade area) and be designed in such a way that food trucks / vans or a pop-up cafe space could fit into the space.
One of the most regular issues raised throughout the community consultation was the desire to have a local public high school. It is important to note that a lot of advocacy work has already been undertaken in relation to this issue, but it is acknowledged that some community members may not be aware of this.
As recently as late 2021, through its elected officials, Council reached out to the State Government to express these concerns with a request for a detailed review and response to the community request for a new school to be considered.
It is clear that this continues to be an important priority for the local community and one that they want it to continue to be advocated for. Whilst it is acknowledged that this is a state government issue, and that there are no immediate plans to change the school provision in the area, the findings of the Better Places community consultation documents the residents views for any future review or advocacy around the issue.
One of the things that residents of Seabrook and Altona Meadows want most in their local area is more ‘social places’ where they can catch-up with friends, hangout and connect with other local people. The most popular idea was to trial pop-up cafes or food vans near local parks - with Homestead Run and Altona Meadows Community Park being the most commonly suggested locations.
What would you think about the idea of having ‘pop-up’ spaces like this? Do you think it is a place that you would like to visit, and do you think it would become a destination and meeting place for locals?
Key steps that have been identified to be undertaken as part of the Better Villages Project include:
Any comments, concerns or ideas related to this project? Click here and let us know
From the feedback received throughout the consultation, it is clear that the community highly values the parks, creek corridors and other public spaces throughout Seabrook and Altona Meadows, but that there is also a strong desire to see them upgraded to make them more attractive and functional and to provide ‘more to do.’
It is important to note that there are significant improvements already being planned or undertaken for public spaces in the local area (such as the Bruce Comben Master Plan). The focus of this project will be to, wherever practical, incorporate the feedback and suggestions received into the plans that are already underway or proposed and to look for other opportunities to provide upgrades and new works that will improve the public spaces and places in the local area.
Whilst the scope of the various projects will be determined through ongoing design and consultation processes, The Better Places and Spaces Project will deliver the physical improvements needed to enhance the amenity and function of the public domain throughout Seabrook and Altona Meadows.
There are already a lot of projects, programs and initiatives in the Seabrook and Altona Meadows area that are currently underway and directly relate to the suggestions and aspirations expressed by the community. The below table shows the current projects that relate to the suggestions received as well as other new initiatives that will be investigated as part of future work.
Existing Projects
Bruce Comben Reserve - Southern Open Space
The southern end of the reserve is being transformed to include new social family and recreation activities including a playground, hard courts areas, shelters, public toilet, dog off leash area, planting, and established pathway network and formalised car parking.
Altona Meadows Library
An important community space upgrade being delivered in 2023 that will include a new and improved children’s area, ESD features throughout the building, acoustic treatments and technology pods, landscaping to the internal courtyard, and a STEAM Centre of excellence.
Pipeline Reserve
Design and delivery of future park upgrades that create a place that better connects the Seabrook community. Upgrades will be delivered in consultation with the community but will include improved landscaping, playground and social, family and recreation areas.
You can have your say now - click here.
Western Aquatic and Early Years Centre
Continue to advocate for funding and design the future Western Aquatic and Early Years facility at Bruce Comben Reserve that will incorporate a café, 25m pool, learn to swim pool, warm water pool, water play activities, spa, steam sauna, gymnasium, program rooms and an early years facility.
Hobsons Bay Wetlands Centre
Continue to advocate and design the future Hobsons Bay Wetlands Centre at HD Graham Reserve. The facility will educate and raise awareness within the community about the importance wetlands play in combatting climate change.
New Initiatives + Projects
The following is a list of new projects and initiatives that will be investigated and developed in response to the ideas and priorities expressed by the community:
Creek Corridors
Council to review creek corridors and adjoining reserves parks, reserves, and develop a program of upgrades that improve their amenity, function and connections in response to the suggestions received from the community (such as increasing the provision of toilets, drinking fountains and seating areas).
Improving and Activating Our Reserves
Council to review local reserves and develop a program of upgrades that improve their amenity and function in response to the suggestions received from the community (such as increasing the provision of toilets, upgrading playgrounds, community gardens and providing dog off-lead areas). Spaces that will be reviewed include reserves like Kingfisher Drive Reserve, Carinza Reserve and Hubble Reserve as examples. In combination with Project 3, work with local leaders and community groups to look for new opportunities to increase the use and activation of the reserves through pop-ups, events and other activities.
The Alma Avenue Reserve and adjoining shops have the potential to be upgraded to make them more attractive and inviting meeting places for locals places. By adding more greenery to the reserve and streets, providing places where people can grab a coffee and sit and relax with friends or watch their kids play in the park, or by improving the appearance of the shops and supporting local traders, this precinct could become a true destination and heart for the local community.
What do you think? - is this an idea that you would support and do you think it would make it a place that you would make it a place that you would like to visit more regularly and catch-up with friends?
Key steps that have been identified to be undertaken as part of the Better Places and Spaces Project include:
Any comments, concerns or ideas related to this project? Click here and let us know
One of the most common issues expressed throughout the consultation was that the Seabrook and Altona Meadows area is very car focused - with people regularly commenting that you ‘kind of need a car to get anywhere’. In particular, a lot of people highlighted that it is not an ‘easy’ or ‘nice’ place to try to walk or cycle around - that the main roads create strong barriers to walking and cycling and that most of the main local destinations like shopping centres and train stations are difficult to get to on foot or bike. Whilst Skeleton Creek was often mentioned as being an important and continuous walking and cycling connection, it was again often noted that it is difficult to get to if you don’t live close-by. In short, whilst it seems like there are a lot of local people who would like to walk and cycle more (particularly at peak times when some of the main roads are at a standstill), their concerns over safety means that they do not currently see it as a viable or attractive option.
The focus of this project will be to improve the walking and cycling network throughout Seabrook and Altona Meadows to help make the areas feel more pedestrian or bike friendly, and to provide a viable alternative to private vehicle usage.
Any streetscape projects that are proposed under the Improving Our Walking and Cycling Network will be integrated with Council’s Local Area Movement Plan and will involve stakeholder and community consultation to ensure that local residents, traders and businesses will all have the opportunity to provide input into the design process.
The community suggestions recieved through Better Places in regard to improving the walking and cycling network included a wide range of ideas. The key suggestions are listed below, and are organised into categories that show those which are already covered by current projects and other new initiatives that will be investigated as part of future work.
Existing Projects
There are already a lot of projects, programs and initiatives in the Seabrook and Altona Meadows area that are currently underway and directly relate to the suggestions and aspirations expressed by the community. Wherever practical, the new ideas and initiatives developed through Better Places will focus on strengthening these already planned / proposed projects:
Queen Street Bridge
Design already undertaken by Council to add safe pedestrian / cyclist path. Advocacy with Department of Transport and Planning for funding already underway.
Bruce Comben Reserve
Active transport is a key focus for existing projects such as the Bruce Comben Reserve masterplan - opportunity to further strengthen the active transport network by extending these walking and bike connections further throughout local area as part of future projects.
Local Area Movement Plan
A variety road safety improvements (such as those recently completed on Merton Street and Victoria Street) and missing link footpath projects are already being undertaken. Ideas suggested through Better Places will be checked against current projects to identify any additional works that should be investigated.
Point Cook Road
Planning and advocacy already being undertaken with Department of Transport and Planning for funding and additional measures to support active transport access along Point Cook Road. Council to use $79 million upgrade announcement by Labor in the election for the Point Cook Road / Central Avenue to advocate for improved pedestrian and cyclist safety and access to Aircraft Station and Aviation Road.
New Initiatives + Projects
The following is a list of new projects and initiatives that will be investigated and developed in response to the ideas and priorities expressed by the community:
Active Transport Plan
Develop an Active Transport Plan that provides a clear vision and framework for improving the walking and cycling network in Seabrook and Altona Meadows. The Plan will tie together all existing and planned projects and provide new ideas, initiatives and priority projects to be undertaken to improve the main walking and cycling routes within the local area (and to neighbouring suburbs), and to link together all major destinations such train stations, reserves, shopping and schools.
The MainLines
One of the most commonly expressed project ideas throughout the consultation was the desire to provide improved walking and cyclist links to Aircraft Station and Laverton Station. So, building on 'Active Transport Plan', the MainLines Project will focus on developing a design vision, principles and plans for the main north south active transport connections that link Seabrook and Altona Meadows to the Aircraft and Laverton Stations. The vision and principles will be used to identify priority project to be undertaken to enhance these important linkages and will be bring renewed attention / momentum to opportunities and provide a basis for future planning, advocacy and funding.
The vision for the MainLines is to provide 2 major north / south walking and cycling corridors that run through the heart of Seabrook and Altona Meadows and will connect through to the Aircraft and Laverton rail stations. The MainLines will be prioritised as major active transport movement corridors and be designed to feel safe, convenient and attractive to regular commuters but also those people who currently don’t feel comfortable cycling in the area. The MainLines will be joined to a series secondary linkage to form a walking and cycling network that connects residents to all key local destinations.
Key initiatives and steps that have been identified to be undertaken as part of the Improving Our Walking and Cycling Network project include:
Any comments, concerns or ideas related to this project? Click here and let us know
At the moment, Seabrook and Altona Meadows are very car-focused and there are significant problems with traffic congestion along main routes such as Point Cook Road and the Freeway entries at peak times. Public transport is limited to buses in the local area and, given that these are dependant on the road network, they suffer from the same congestion issues. Whilst the Laverton and Aircraft rail stations are relatively close, they are difficult to get to due to the traffic issues and the lack of effective active transport linkages.
Local residents want to see initiatives undertaken that will help to reduce vehicular congestion, as well as develop a more effective public transport network that will provide a viable alternative to private vehicle usage.
This project will focus on bringing together the work already underway and proposed under the Local Area Movement Plan and other related active transport plans. It will look for opportunities to improve the private vehicle and bus network and integrate these with the active transport initiatives proposed under Project 5 to better connect the community with nearby rail stations. The project will be part co-ordination, part advocacy and part delivery, but overall it will be about pulling together all the different pieces needed to provide a more effective vehicular and public transport network for Seabrook and Altona Meadows into the future.
The community suggestions received through Better Places focused on trying to reduce traffic congestion at peak times, improving the effectiveness of the bus network and providing more ways to get to the Aircraft and Laverton rail stations. The below shows current projects that are already underway and aim to help address these issues, as well as new initiatives that will be investigated as part of future work.
Existing Projects
The following is a list of projects, programs and initiatives in the Seabrook and Altona Meadows area that are currently underway and directly relate to the suggestions and aspirations expressed by the community. Wherever practical, the new ideas and initiatives developed through Better Places will focus on strengthening these already planned / proposed projects:
Local Area Movement Plan
A variety road safety improvements (such as those recently completed on Merton Street and Victoria Street) are already being undertaken. Ongoing works to be undertaken (such as renewal of traffic calming devices and intersection upgrades) and the ideas suggested through Better Places will be checked against current projects to identify any additional works that should be investigated.
Point Cook Road / Central Avenue
Planning and advocacy already being undertaken with Department of Transport and Planning for funding and additional measures to support improvements for vehicular movement and safety along Point Cook Road and Central Avenue. Design already undertaken by Council to add additional traffic lanes and intersection improvements for Central Avenue and advocacy with Department of Transport and Planning for funding is already underway. Council to use $79 million upgrade announcement by Labor in the election for the Point Cook Road / Central Avenue to advocate for key traffic congestion solutions and resolving safety issues.
New Initiatives + Projects
The following is a list of new projects and initiatives that will be undertaken in response to the ideas and priorities expressed by the community:
Better Connected Project
The Better Connected project will bring together the findings and work being undertaken for the Local Area Movement Plan and combine these with the active transport initiatives proposed under Project 5 to create a holistic plan that sets out the required future changes necessary to improve access to public transport and reduce reliance on the private vehicle network. As part of this process, a preliminary assessment of the current bus network will be carried out in parallel with the active transport plan to ensure the two are integrated and to identify any potential opportunities for improving the function, usability and connection of the bus services with other modes of travel.
The output of the project will be a single cohesive document that provides a clear and integrated active transport and public transport framework and can be used to:
Key initiatives and steps that have been identified to be undertaken as part of the Improving Our Transport Network include:
Any comments, concerns or ideas related to this project? Click here and let us know
The Place Projects represent an important step towards realising the vision for Seabrook and Altona Meadows.
Some of the Place Projects will be able to be implemented almost immediately as part of fast-tracked initiatives, and others will evolve as part of a longer term design process. As the Place Projects are undertaken, there will be opportunities for ongoing community input and ideas, and this may lead to other ideas and projects emerging. This way the community will continue to play an important role in shaping the place they live in - and bringing the vision for Seabrook and Altona Meadows to life.
Any comments, concerns or ideas related to this? Click here and let us know
Image 1 of 8
ARTIST IMPRESSION OF POSSIBLE IMPROVEMENTS FOR A PILOT NEIGHBOURHOOD STREET
This is an artist impressions and is conceptual only - it is not intended to be interpreted as a proposal for a specific project or street.
It has been generated to help stimulate ideas and discussion and will evolve with community input and ongoing design.
ARTIST IMPRESSION OF POSSIBLE POTENTIAL ‘POP-UP’ CAFE AND COMMUNITY SPACE AT HOMESTEAD RUN
This is an artist impressions and is conceptual only - it has been generated to help stimulate ideas and discussion and will evolve with community input and ongoing design.
ARTIST IMPRESSION OF POSSIBLE POTENTIAL IMPROVEMENT OF ALMA AVENUE RESERVE AND SHOPS
This is an artist impressions and is conceptual only - it has been generated to help stimulate ideas and discussion and will evolve with trader and community input and ongoing design.
ARTIST IMPRESSION OF POSSIBLE POTENTIAL CYCLE LANES AND INTERSECTION UPGRADES AT BRUCE COMBEN ENTRY TO IMPROVE ACTIVE TRANSPORT CONNECTIONS TO LAVERTON STATION
This is an artist impressions and is conceptual only - it has been generated to help stimulate ideas and discussion and will evolve with community input and ongoing design.
After exploring the draft projects, do you have any general comments or suggestions you'd like us to take into consideration? Post on the "Ideas Wall" to continue the conversation!
13 April, 2023
Georgie says:
More trees planted along Mintaro Way and Seabrook Boulevard. Can Mintaro Way have footpaths on the school and the shops side?
12 April, 2023
YellowMoon says:
Would like to see footpaths added on all Altona Meadows streets. I often see mobility-impaired walking on the road because of no footpaths.
11 April, 2023
DotWilson says:
Altona Meadows is big so neighbourhood-level initiatives are important to connect people. And adult exercise equipment at HD Graham please!
10 April, 2023
Bridget says:
More plants with sustained watering at the Homestead Run Park similar to the planting done at Curlew Park. Established plants as well
10 April, 2023
Bridget says:
I'd love to see the community garden at homestead run park extended. More garden beds to allow for vegetables for the community to share.
9 April, 2023
Laura says:
Can you please plant some lemon scented gums. Lots of them. Near Fitzpatrick Drive ideally. Or along the creek near me. They are spectactlar
7 April, 2023
Ch says:
Trees planted are very good but very few and far. understand the future problems with this issue, as dense growth will encourage more fauna.
7 April, 2023
deniceperryman1@gmai says:
Active transport needs good walking and cycling trails. A good transport network will help get cars off the roads.
2 April, 2023
Anonymous says:
convert the abandoned netball courts near laverton station into a youth activity/recreation centre
2 April, 2023
Anonymous says:
Designated parking zones and free car park permits for residents in the vicinity of Bruce Comben south side development
1 April, 2023
Anonymous says:
More green mature trees along Queen Street.
1 April, 2023
Kerry says:
Can we have more undercover places to meet up. This will be good for sun and rain. Please include cover for the meet up places
1 April, 2023
Anonymous says:
Allow for a commercially operated cafe/pub at HD Gramham Reserve
1 April, 2023
Anonymous says:
Gateway improvements from the Newlands Street exit of the Freeway and then a commitment from the Council to regularly collect rubbish
1 April, 2023
Anonymous says:
Local High School at AB Shaw Reserve
31 March, 2023
Bits says:
Could we use some nature strips for community gardens? Herbs and veg?
31 March, 2023
brockhall says:
More affordable council rates and a waste disposal process that is far more sensible and actually works are more important issues.
31 March, 2023
Leslie says:
I want to be able to walk and ride my bike around so I support the initiative
31 March, 2023
Ytr39 says:
As others have said here more cafes and restaurants for families with kids
31 March, 2023
Ann4774c says:
I like that there are already alot of projects going as described in number four.. Can't wait for the developments to finish
31 March, 2023
Stevo says:
Traffic congestion is something you should fix. It would make life so much better
30 March, 2023
Marc says:
Here's hoping that you can make a difference to making the streets look nicer. The clean up idea is needed. And to get people to clear up
30 March, 2023
Jillc says:
Love the initiative to improve walking and cycling. It will get people more active and will be good for the community
30 March, 2023
Simon says:
Great idea for a pop up coffee/food outlet in Homestead Run Park !
30 March, 2023
Tim says:
Improve the safety around Seabrook. Especially at the Seabrook shops.
30 March, 2023
Mily says:
I'm glad that you are looking at improving the creek lines and reserves. It will get more people out to be more active. Thanks
29 March, 2023
Shsy78 says:
How about you do the Out n about festival ongoing every year or regularly? Those kind of events really bring the community together.
29 March, 2023
Jarrod says:
look at more things for younger people to do. There's nothing for them to do. We need more activities
29 March, 2023
Shilpa says:
There are so many people from different cultures here. Please don't forget us and try and plan for some cultural events/festivals/food fair
29 March, 2023
Laylafaraz says:
A coffee shop or some nice cafe's in Seabrook. More places to eat and chill at Seabrook shops
29 March, 2023
Dex says:
It is great that you are going to plant more trees. Shade is lacking and we need it
29 March, 2023
Shaz says:
Looking forward to more exciting experiences at Homestead run. Hopefully we can have some great vendors
29 March, 2023
Mel says:
I really like the idea of having more places to socialise. It will help create a better community feel.
27 March, 2023
RayK says:
For years Council has promised an aquatic centre for Altona Meadows and now they are balking, feels like we are HBCCs poor cousins again
27 March, 2023
RayK says:
there should be a central government contact for residents for action to be taken as it is hard to work what is local, state or federal
27 March, 2023
JenB says:
Set up a plant sharing hub...so those of us who propogate plants from our gardens can share plants to fill the gardens of others
Hobson's Bay City Council is committed to protecting your privacy. Council is collecting your personal information for the administration of your submission and/or directly related purposes. Council may disclose your information if required or authorized to do so by legislation. Requests for access and/or correction to your personal information should be made to Council’s Privacy Officer on telephone 1300 179 944. To view Council’s Privacy Policy click here.
Council acknowledges the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of these municipal lands and waterways, and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
Artist: Elverina Johnson 2018
Name of Artwork: Bandu Gaddaan
Pronunciation: Bun-do Gudd –arrn
Meaning: Come together as one mob
Language: Gungganji of Yarrabah NQ.
Phone: 1300 179 944
Email: communityengagement@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
National relay service: 133 677
This site is owned and operated by Hobsons Bay City Council using software licensed from Social Pinpoint. For details on how Hobsons Bay City Council collects and protects your personal information, refer to their Privacy Policy below. For details of how Social Pinpoint may access personal information, please refer to Social Pinpoint’s Privacy Policy.
Hobsons Bay City Council is committed to protecting your privacy – click here to read Council’s Privacy Policy.
Council respects the provisions of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 and the Health Records Act 2001 in relation to how we collect, store, use and access the personal information you provide to us.
You have the right to access your personal information and make corrections. If you wish to amend your information please contact a member of Council's Customer Service team on 1300 179 944.
By accessing and using this site, you are choosing to accept and comply with the Terms presented throughout this agreement as well as the Privacy Policy and Moderation Policy. You're also agreeing to receive communications and/or updates from Hobsons Bay City Council on consultations in the municipality to your nominated email address. If you would like to stop receiving communications or updates, you can select the unsubscribe button at the bottom of the email. Or email communityengagement@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Basic Identifying Information
Screen Name, Email Address, Demographic Information
User Generated Information
Comments in forums, Votes on other comments in forums, Responses to surveys and quick polls.
User-Behaviour Information
We collect information from you when you register to use this site. This information may vary depending on the specific needs of Hobsons Bay City Council, however, at a minimum is includes your additional demographic information such as your age, identified gender, household income, suburb and interests may also be collected at this time. You can click the ‘My Profile’ link to check your details.
We also collect information about user behaviour on the site including but not limited to documents downloaded from the library, videos viewed, pages views.
Note: You can browse the site anonymously without signing up.
To collect and collate your feedback to inform better policy
The principle reason for collecting this information is to help inform the creation of better policy. The information is therefore provided to Hobsons Bay City Council for analysis and interpretation at their discretion.
To send you periodic emails
The email address you provide for registering on the site may be used by either Social PinPoint or Hobsons Bay City Council to send you information and updates pertaining to the issues discussed on this site or any other site that we feel may be of interest to you. Note: If at any time you would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, we include a simple unsubscribe link at the bottom of each email.
To protect the integrity of the discussion
By monitoring the information you provide we are able to protect the integrity of the discussion from individuals and groups who may attempt to unduly influence the outcomes of the consultation process.
To improve the website & software
The principle use of this information by Social PinPoint is to help us to improve this website and the software that underpins it. We are continually striving to improve the experience of our participants based on your feedback.
When you sign up for a user account you provide three types of information:
Publicly available information is limited to your username and any comments you leave under that name in the forums or other tools on the site.
Individual survey responses, voting patterns and quick poll responses will not immediately be made available publicly on the site, however, feedback (including overall results of polls and surveys, and in some instances, unidentifiable and randomly chosen quotes or comments from surveys) may be published in publicly available reports at the end of the consultation period.
Please also keep in mind, however, that under most local Freedom of Information laws formal submissions uploaded to this site can be made available for public viewing by Hobsons Bay City Council at its own volition or at the request of a member of the public.
Information available to both Hobsons Bay City Council and The Hive includes:
Information Available to The Hive only
Information which is available only to Social PinPoint is restricted to your IP address for site security purposes.
Do we disclose any information to third parties other than Hobsons Bay City Council?
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your personally identifiable information. This does not include trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. We may also release your information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect our or others rights, property or safety.
However, we may from time to time notify you about other sites we are managing when we feel they may of direct relevance and interest to you. Please note that you can easily unsubscribe from these notifications at any time.
Third Party Links
Occasionally Hobsons Bay City Council may include links to third party sites. These third parties have separate and independent privacy policies. We therefore have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites.
Please also visit our Terms of Use section
establishing the use, disclaimers, and limitations of liability governing the
use of our website.
By using our website, you consent
to this Privacy Policy.
The following Terms and Conditions govern the use of Participate Hobsons Bay (“the site”). The software platform is owned by Social Pinpoint Pty Ltd and operated by us, Hobsons Bay City Council.
By accessing and using this site, you are choosing to accept and comply with the Terms presented throughout this agreement as well as the Privacy Policy and Moderation Policy. You're also agreeing to receive communications and/or updates from Hobsons Bay City Council on consultations in the municipality to your nominated email address. If you would like to stop receiving communications or updates, you can select the unsubscribe button at the bottom of the email. Or email communityengagement@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
These Terms apply to all visitors and users of this site. Linked sites, affiliated services or third party content or software have their own Terms that you must comply with. If you disagree with any of the Terms presented in this agreement, you may discontinue using the site immediately.
If you are under 18 years old, please ensure that your parent or guardian understands and accepts these Terms and Conditions (including the Privacy Policy and Moderation Policy).
What are the conditions with a user’s account?
While using the site, you must not violate any applicable laws and regulations. It is our duty to protect the confidentiality of content you provide on our site in accordance with our Privacy Policy. When you create an account with us, you must always provide us with accurate information. Failure to provide accurate information violates the Terms, which may result in immediate termination of your account on our service. You are responsible for protecting your own password you use for this site and for any activities done under that password. Unauthorised use of your password or account must be immediately reported to us. In some cases, we or our agents may require access to your user accounts to respond to technical issues.
We are not responsible for the content on the site that has been provided by the users of the site. Any content posted by you is subject to the rules of our Moderation Policy. Your contribution to the site may be edited, removed or not published if we consider it inappropriate (refer to Moderation Policy). Contributors should also be aware that their posts may remain online indefinitely. Where practical, you may choose not to identify yourself, deal with us on an anonymous basis or use a pseudonym.
What do we require from our users?
You must understand and agree that, without limitation:
Can your account be suspended or terminated?
We may terminate or suspend access to your site and/or account immediately, without prior notice, including without limitation if you breach the Terms. We may immediately deactivate or delete your account and all the related files and information in your account. After your account has been terminated, the content you have posted may also remain indefinitely on the site.
If you want to terminate your own account, please send an email to communityengagement@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au.
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed in accordance with the laws of Victoria, Australia, without regards to its conflict of law provisions.
Indemnification
Hobsons Bay City Council, its subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, agents, licensors and other partners are not responsible for any loss, liability, claim, or demand, including legal fees, made by any third party due to or arising from a breach of this agreement and/or any breach of your representations and warranties set forth above.
What content do we own?
This website contains the copyrighted material, trademarks, patents, trade secrets and other proprietary information (“Intellectual Property”) of Hobsons Bay City Council and its suppliers and licensors. Hobsons Bay City Council owns and retains all proprietary rights in the intellectual property. All intellectual property in the content of this site including without limitation to text, software, source code, pages, documents and online graphics, photographs, sounds, audio, video and other interactive features are owned by or licensed to us.
Any original content that you submit or post on our site may be made available to the public and allows users to share your content (with the end user acknowledging your contribution) under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 Australian License.
Except for Intellectual Property which is in the public domain or for which you have been given written permission, you may not copy, alter, transmit, sell, distribute any of the Intellectual Property on this site.
We are not responsible for your communications or dealings, including payment and delivery of goods or services, with a third party found via our website. Any loss or damage incurred from those communications or dealings are solely between the user and the third party.
Disclaimer and Warranties
Users must agree that you use of the site is at your own risk. We make no warranty that the site will meet your requirements or be uninterrupted or error-free. Any material that the user downloads through the site is done at their own risk and are responsible for any damages to their computer system or loss of data.
What happens if these Terms change?
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time without notice. The most recent version of the Terms can be seen on this page. By continuing to access or use our site after those revisions become effective, you agree and will comply to the revised terms. If you do not agree to the revised terms, please discontinue using our site.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at communityengagement@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Enter your email address below. We will send you instructions to reset your password.
Back to Log in
Sign up with email
Already have an account? Log in now
Thank you, your account has been created.
Completing the questions below helps us better understand the diverse range of people who contribute their ideas. The questions are optional.
You’re using an outdated browser.
Some features of this website may not work correctly. To get a better experience we strongly recommend you download a new browser for free:
Would you like to follow this project to receive email updates?