July 2023
Council purchased the adjoining 142-148 Main North Road site to shape Prospect Oval as a high-value community asset and improve connections.
Revitalising the Prospect Lifestyle Precinct to become a thriving community destination, which contributes to the day-to-day vibrancy of City of Prospect's lifestyle.
City of Prospect is committed to creating a vibrant, sustainable, and well-planned community for generations to come. The Prospect Lifestyle Precinct is the centrepiece of this commitment, representing a transformative vision for the land surrounding Prospect Oval and Memorial Gardens.
The infrastructure within the precinct, including the Prospect Oval facilities, is nearing the end of its useful life. Much of the existing infrastructure is aged, unsafe, and requires urgent and significant investment.
The estimated cost for necessary repairs and upgrades is a cost Council cannot fund alone without placing a major financial burden on our ratepayers. The alternative (allowing the precinct to fall into further disrepair) is not an option for our community.
The Prospect Lifestyle Precinct Masterplan offers a viable solution to this challenge. It is designed to:
Secure funding: By strategically redeveloping currently underutilised land on the eastern side of the precinct, the project generates the necessary income to fund the revitalisation of the entire area
Deliver modern facilities: The plan ensures the continuity of our beloved sporting and community groups by providing them with new, safe, and high-quality facilities
Increase public space: The project will increase the amount of usable, high-quality public open space by removing crumbling infrastructure and opening up previously inaccessible areas
Create a community hub: The project will transform the site into a sustainable, attractive destination that serves as a vibrant cultural and recreational hub for all residents and visitors to enjoy.
This project is about future-proofing a much-loved community asset and ensuring the Prospect Lifestyle Precinct thrives for decades to come.
July 2023
Council purchased the adjoining 142-148 Main North Road site to shape Prospect Oval as a high-value community asset and improve connections.
December 2023
Council leased 142-148 Main North Road to Maverick Campers to mitigate funding costs (loan interest) during the planning phase.
April 2024
Council adopted the project vision, objectives, principles, and roadmap for the delivery of the Prospect Lifestyle Precinct masterplan.
May 2024
Council agreed on the project's community engagement, strategy, and governance approach, including the establishment of advisory groups.
July - August 2024
Council sought initial community input on the community's needs and aspirations for the future precinct.
August - September 2024
Council considered community feedback from Phase 1, identifying key themes and desires to incorporate into draft master planning scenarios.
November 2024
Three preliminary master planning scenarios were presented by Walter Brooke and Taylor Cullity Lethlean, outlining potential futures for the precinct.
December 2024
Following initial feedback from Council, three refined master planning scenarios were presented at a Council Workshop for additional consideration.
January 2025
Based on Phase 1 community consultation feedback and further investigations, Council endorsed four final draft master planning options for Phase 2 community consultation.
February - March 2025
Council sought community feedback on the four detailed draft master planning options and their core elements.
April - June 2025
Council considered community feedback from Phase 2 and refined the four master planning options down to one preferred masterplan.
June 2025
Following community consultation and technical investigations, Council formally adopted a preferred Prospect Lifestyle Precinct Masterplan.
July 2025
Council endorsed a roadmap for the next phase of the project to advance the delivery and legal implementation of the masterplan.
October - November 2025
Council seeks community feedback on proposed community land revocation and a new Community Land Management Plan for Prospect Oval.
November - December 2025
Council will review all community feedback and decide whether to apply to the Minister for Planning and Minister for Local Government to revoke community land status.
December 2025
Council will decide whether to proceed with a Code Amendment for key parcels of land along the Main North Road corridor.
December 2025 - February 2026
The Minister for Planning and Minister for Local Government reviews the full community land revocation proposal and all community consultation outcomes, retaining the final discretion to approve or reject the proposal.
February 2026
If ministerial approval is granted, Council will decide whether to officially revoke the community land status and agree on a property marketing strategy for third-party opportunities.
February - March 2026
If endorsed, Council will seek community feedback on the proposed Code Amendment, which will cover specifics like building height, density, and traffic.
May 2026
Council will review community consultation feedback on the proposed Code Amendment and decide whether to submit the proposed Code Amendment to the Minister for Planning.
July 2026
Council will decide whether to proceed with a third-party development contract based on Expression of Interest outcomes and financial sustainability.
7 October 2025 - Council is inviting the community to provide feedback on a pivotal next step for the Prospect Lifestyle Precinct.
25 June 2025 - Council is pleased to announce its formal endorsement of the Prospect Lifestyle Precinct Masterplan at last night’s Council Meeting.
14 February 2025 - Council is pleased to announce the launch of Phase 2 consultation for the Prospect Lifestyle Precinct Masterplan.
18 December 2024 - Council was excited to share its next steps in the evolution of the Prospect Lifestyle Precinct master planning process at its workshop last night.
20 November 2024 - Council is pleased to announce the next phase in the development of the future Prospect Lifestyle Precinct.
8 July 2024 - Council is pleased to announce the launch of Phase 1 consultation for the Prospect Lifestyle Precinct Masterplan.
22 February 2024 - The exciting Prospect Oval Precinct project is gathering momentum, with Council attending a workshop on Tuesday 13 February to delve into the project's roadmap.
1 December 2023 - The Prospect Oval Precinct is a once-in-a-generation opportunity that allows us to create a vibrant, connected, multi-use sporting, recreation and open-space precinct.
12 July 2023 - Exciting developments are underway in City of Prospect as the Council announces a significant initiative that will shape our community's future.