Mayor of Wyndham City

Exciting news – LED sports lighting upgrades at Williams Landing Reserve tennis courts 5 and 6 and Werribee’s Glen Orden Reserve oval 1 are now complete!

Delivered through Wyndham City’s ongoing Sports Facility Strategy and Outdoor Recreation Renewal Program, the new lights provide improved visibility for safer evening training and competition.

They also require significantly less energy and maintenance, which reduces operational costs and environmental impact over the long term.

Want to know what other projects we’re working on? Check out Wyndham City’s Capital Works Dashboard at: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/capitalworksdashboard

It’s a red-letter day for Point Cook dogs and their humans, with the construction contract awarded for the new Citybay Drive Reserve dog off-leash park and work to begin soon.

This exciting new project will deliver:

- A large open lawn area for play
- Agility equipment
- Secure high fencing with a double-gate entry
- Drinking fountain with an attached dog bowl
- Dog bag dispensers and more

Find out more: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/project/citybay-drive-reserve-dog-leash-park

Council is aware of community concerns about traffic changes at the intersection of Dohertys Road and Forsyth Road in Truganina.

As Dohertys Road is not a Council-managed road, all traffic management arrangements at this intersection including turning restrictions, lane changes, and signal modifications are reviewed and approved by the Department of Transport and Planning. These works are being delivered by a private developer in partnership with the State Government.

Concrete barriers have now been installed on the south-east corner of the intersection. Residents exiting the estate onto Dohertys Road will no longer be able to turn right — access will be left in and left out only, with signage in place to guide drivers.

I understand this is causing real frustration. Council will continue to advocate with DTP to monitor the situation and work to minimise impacts on the surrounding road network.

Looking for ways to give back to your community?

In the lead up to Homelessness Week, held annually from Monday 3 August to Sunday 9 August, Wyndham’s Community Centres and Libraries are coordinating a donation drive for those in need.

If you’d like to get involved, you can donate long-life food and personal care items for those in need at your local Community Centre up until 31 July 2026.

For more details on what to donate and drop off locations, visit www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/homelessness-week

Wyndham’s walking and cycling network has come a long way, with 63km of new footpaths delivered through the existing Active Transport Strategy, helping connect more than 181 streets and improve access for around 18,000 residents.

Now we’re planning for the next stage.

Council is inviting community feedback on the draft Wyndham Active Transport Strategy 2026–2035, which will help guide how we improve paths, links and connections across the city over the next decade.

Better connected paths make it easier and safer for people to walk, ride or scoot to school, work, shops, parks and other key destinations while supporting healthier, more active communities.

Have your say by 28 June:
theloop.wyndham.vic.gov.au/active-transport-strategy

It’s great to see the progress on our major projects, with the final asphalting works at the Tarneit Road and Leakes Road intersection upgrade beginning on Sunday 31 May.

There will be staged closures as work progresses, so please follow the signed detours when travelling through the area.

I’m looking forward to seeing this important Connecting Wyndham project complete.

https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/project/tarneit-road-and-leakes-road-intersection-upgrade

The award-winning Firefly Night Market is back in Tarneit on Saturday 27 June, just in time for the school holidays.

Penrose Place will again come alive with winter vibes, 70+ market stalls, food trucks, live cultural performances, a glowing fire sculpture, interactive art and colourful lantern displays.

Wyndham-based community groups are also invited to get involved by hosting an information stall on the night. This is a great opportunity for sporting clubs, seniors groups, cultural groups and community organisations to connect with residents.

Apply now: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/firefly

You may see a camera-mounted vehicle travelling along local streets in the coming months.

Wyndham City is undertaking a road condition assessment across the network until October.

It’s something we do every four years to understand what maintenance and renewals are needed so we can deliver safer, smoother journeys for our community.

To report a roads issue, visit: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/raise-request-or-issue

Entries are now open for the 30th Annual Wyndham Business Awards.

For three decades, these awards have celebrated our local businesses, leaders and innovators helping shape Wyndham’s future.

This year, businesses can enter across a range of categories, including industry excellence awards, milestone business categories, Business Person of the Year and the Rising Star Award for young entrepreneurs under 30.

There are also two new categories for 2026: Corporate Social Responsibility and Technology Innovation.

And if there’s a Wyndham business you love, you can also nominate them and encourage them to enter.

Entries close 11.59pm on Sunday 5 July.

To find out more or enter: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/business-awards

Winter is the perfect time to slow down with a good book.

Wyndham Libraries’ Warm Winter Read is back, encouraging people to make more time for reading between June and August.

You can track your reading online or pick up a reading journal from your local library, take part in fortnightly challenges and go in the running to win some great prizes.

And if you need help finding your next read, our libraries are a great place to start.

Register here: https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/services/libraries/adults/warm-winter-read