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Nillumbik Shire Council

Planning and Consultation Committee - 13 Oct 2026

The committee considered submissions on a proposed Lorimer Road special charge scheme and scheduled the matter for further consideration on 24 November 2026.

13 October 2026Planning and Consultation CommitteeSummary available
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infrastructure Lorimer Road owners face November wait on proposed special charge

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Issue Projects and capital works Area Lorimer Road, Wattle Glen Project Lorimer Road Special Charge Scheme

Topics

  • Lorimer Road owners await decision on proposed special charge
    Nillumbik is due to consider declaring a special charge to fund sealing and upgrading part of Lorimer Road in Wattle Glen.
    Affected property owners could face a direct charge for the proposed road works, following a formal consultation and submissions process.

Decisions

  • Lorimer Road special charge scheme referred for further consideration
    The committee considered submissions about the proposed special charge for sealing and upgrading Lorimer Road, Wattle Glen, between 29 Lorimer Road and Reynolds Road. The matter is scheduled for consideration of the special charge declaration on 24 November 2026.
    Affected property owners may face a special charge if Council later declares the scheme.
  • Written submissions kept confidential
    Confidential, un-redacted copies of written submissions were to remain confidential under the Local Government Act 2020.
    The public cannot access the un-redacted submissions, although the consultation outcome remains relevant to affected owners.

Discussion

  • Lorimer Road special charge consultation
    Council had publicly notified its intention to declare a special charge for sealing and upgrading Lorimer Road. Affected owners were invited to submit objections or submissions by 28 August 2026.
    Property owners in the affected section of Lorimer Road may be required to contribute to the proposed road works.

Impacts

  • A potential special charge remains under consideration for affected properties along Lorimer Road, Wattle Glen.
  • The proposed charge concerns sealing and upgrading Lorimer Road between 29 Lorimer Road and Reynolds Road.
  • A further Council consideration is scheduled for 24 November 2026.

Places

  • Lorimer Road, Wattle Glen (road and project area)
    Proposed sealing and upgrade subject to a special charge scheme.
  • Wattle Glen (suburb)
    Location of the proposed Lorimer Road works.
  • Reynolds Road (road)
    Marks the stated extent of the proposed Lorimer Road project area.

Next

  • Consider whether to declare the Lorimer Road special charge
    Council meeting scheduled for 24 November 2026.

Extract

Planning and Consultation Committee Meeting held at the Council Chamber, 32 Civic Drive, Greensborough on Tuesday 13 October 2026 commencing at 7:00 PM. Minutes Carl Cowie Chief Executive Officer Friday 16 October 2026 Distribution: Public Civic Drive, Greensborough PO Box 476, Greensborough 3088 Telephone 9433 3111 Facsimile 9433 3777 Website www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au Email nillumbik@nillumbik.vic.gov.au Planning and Consultation Committee Meeting Minutes 13 October 2026 Nillumbik Shire Council Contents 1. Welcome by the Chair 1 2. Acknowledgement of Country 1 3. Apologies/Leave of Absence 1 4. Declarations of conflict of interest 1 5. Confirmation of Minutes 3 COM.001/26 Confirmation of Mi...