Infrastructure & local insights for Manningham

By 2028, the ambitious North East Link will divert more than 15,000 trucks from local roads and slash travel times by up to 35 minutes, paving the way for a smoother commute. The works will include a comprehensive modernisation of the Eastern Freeway featuring a high-frequency busway, with services at one-minute intervals at peak times, a network of new walking and cycling paths and 2 hectares of parkland and wetlands along the Yarra River and Koonung Creek.

A surge in high-rise development is fuelling growth across the municipality. Existing projects such as The Point Doncaster Hill, the 181-apartment tower Pearl on Grosvenor Street, and the 221-apartment Panorama development on Tram Road are already adding to the area's vibrancy. The trend shows no signs of slowing down, with a raft of new projects on the horizon, including plans for a 260-apartment development for Doncaster Road. This wave of development promises to further enhance Manningham's appeal and provide residents with modern living options. 

Schools across the region are being comprehensively upgraded, ensuring access to exceptional facilities for a well-rounded education. Doncaster and Doncaster East Secondary Colleges have been recently upgraded, and students at Birralee Primary School in Doncaster are enjoying a $4 million upgrade that has replaced relocatable classrooms with a permanent building. Heatherwood School in Donvale will soon be revamped with a $10 million investment to create more modern learning environments. Increased kindergarten capacity across the municipality ensures this focus on quality extends to all ages, solidifying Manningham’s position as a leader in education.

Manningham's sporting scene is getting a major boost, with a series of exciting upgrades transforming local facilities. Pettys Reserve recently received a $4 million facelift, and Schramms Reserve and Deep Creek Reserve both boast brand-new pavilions.

From game-changing transport infrastructure to world-class sporting facilities, this infrastructure boom cements Manningham’s status as a family magnet, offering a dynamic, well-connected environment where urban convenience thrives alongside beautiful green spaces.