Project Background

The Melton Botanic Garden (MBG) Master Plan was adopted by Council in December 2010. Since then, a lot of progress has been made, with around 80 per cent of the plan delivered, bringing the garden closer to the original vision.

A review of the master plan is now underway to help guide the garden’s continued development and ensure it’s well maintained into the future.

We’ve taken a close look at how much of the original plan has been completed and what’s still to come. Based on this, we have prepared an updated draft master plan.

What you told us

Read the community feedback summary on MBG Masterplan here

Revised master plan recommendations

The following recommendations aim to build on the existing plan and ensure that the Melton Botanic Garden continues to grow as a valued and well-maintained community space. This interactive map includes clickable icons. Simply click on any icon to open a pop-up with information about that specific item, such as descriptions or images.


Recommendations shown on the map above:
Construct boardwalk and viewing deck along the northern edge of Lake Darlingsford to further enhance the playspace and rest area for visitors.
Construct Children’s Garden associated with the Melton Botanic Garden Centre in consultation with the Friends of Melton Botanic Garden.
Investigate car parking at the Garden Centre and Lake Darlingsford.

Recommendations not shown on the plan. The final locations will be determined as part of the detailed design.
📰Submit the Botanic Garden Centre business case and study to support future grant or partnership funding opportunities.
💲Allocate funding for the review and implementation of the Melton Botanic Garden Signage Development Plan.
💡Undertake lighting assessment as part of Lighting Strategy.
🛣️Install seating approximately every 250 meters along the primary shared path.