Norris Bank Reserve Master Plan

Norris Bank Reserve is a 10.3 hectare open space in Bundoora. It's located on the north bank of Darebin Creek, approximately 500m West of Plenty Road, and within walking distance of the Bundoora Shops. 

Norris Bank a busy local recreation area. We developed a master plan to guide upgrades and improvements for the reserve so it meet the needs of the local community.

The master plan outlines some key objectives for the reserve, and defines projects to meet those objectives. 

Key objectives include:

• creating a regional open space for all ages and abilities
• promoting and facilitating social community use and events
• encouraging and supporting informal active recreation
• protecting and enhancing the ecological and cultural landscape
• establishing a safe and well-maintained reserve.

We established a dedicated dog off-leash area in 2018. This incorporated a drink fountain with integrated dog bowls, litter bins, bench seat and new fencing.

Stage 2, which involved the construction of a major community play space, is complete.

The play space includes the following:

• a six metre high play tower with slides, monkey bars, rope play and interactive elements
• upgraded picnic facilities
• water play
• a beginner’s skate/ scooter loop
• an Accessible Changing Places facility.

We upgraded the bocce courts at Norris Bank Reserve in late 2020.

We redeveloped the western precinct at Norris Bank Reserve into a multi-use youth space. The redevelopment project included:

• an upgraded multi-use basketball court
• a performance space, with Bluetooth speakers for small scale, impromptu performances
• a shelter and social gathering space with WiFi access
• grass embankment
• feature LED lighting
• upgraded path network to improve access to the broader reserve and public transport.

 Construction started in April 2023 and the youth space opened officially in November 2023.

Stage 4 of the project was made possible through a $600,000 contribution from the State Government’s Growing Suburbs Fund.