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Malvern Valley streetscape improvements

In 2022, Malvern Valley shopping strip in Chadstone Road, Malvern East was upgraded with Victorian Government funding support.

The new streetscape created a social space where the community can meet, dine and shop.

Previously the walkway in front of the shops was narrow with little space for outdoor dining. The paving was irregular and the street furniture old and dated. There was limited greenery and the area was dominated by a car park.

Following the upgrade, the area was transformed into a people-friendly space with more room for outdoor dining, updated street furniture and more greenery throughout.

Public art

In 2024, we engaged the talented team from Blender Studios to turn the two large walls at the north and south ends of the Malvern Valley shopping strip into works of art.

The collaborative effort led by artist Adrian Doyle has seen these large blank canvasses transformed into vibrant artworks that celebrate the beauty of our native plants and wildlife.

Malvern Valley mural north wall — Malvern-Valley-Mural-North

Project overview

Project status	COMPLETE
Project type	Streetscape improvement
Scope of works	High quality paving throughout the precinct. New footpath extensions for extra pedestrian 'plaza' space and outdoor dining. New seating, bike racks and bins. Upgraded drainage. Six (6) new trees plus ground plantings. Removal of two (2) small trees to improve pedestrian access. Changes to traffic direction to improve safety. Solar bollard feature lighting. Please note: the increase in pedestrian space requires the removal of seven (7) car parking bays.
Construction timeline	July to September 2022

Consultation

Consultation on the draft concept for design was completed in December 2020.

The final concept design has been developed and construction will begin in 2021.

For details on the consultation process visit Connect Stonnington.

Streetscape design