Strategies and policies guide development and works in Maribyrnong City Council. You can access these documents below.
The Open Space Strategy provides a strategic direction for the future planning, provision, design and management of open space in theCity of Maribyrnong from 2013 to 2031.
Information regarding the Braybrook North Employment Precinct Framework Plan
Find out more about the Stony Creek Future Directions Plan.
Information regarding the West Footscray Neighbourhood Plan
Information regarding the Maribyrnong River Valley Design Guidelines
View Council's Road Management Plan 2021, the Roads Register and Standard Drawings.
The Maribyrnong Street Tree Planting Strategy establishes the framework for the coordinated long term planning and management of the City’s street tree population.
The City Design Manual is intended to direct the installation and upgrade of street furniture, open space furniture and urban infrastructure within the City of Maribyrnong.
Play Maribyrnong guides the provision and improvement of public playgrounds in Maribyrnong over the next ten years, from 2016 to 2026.
Read more about Council's Urban Forest Strategy.
Find information about Council's Naturestrip Landscape Policy and Guidelines and how to apply for a permit.
View Council's Memorials in Public Open Space Policy
Find out more about the Maribyrnong Public Toilet Plan 2019-2029
Find out about Council's Road Safety Strategy.
The Strategy imagines a future where Maribyrnong residents regularly use bicycles a safe means of transport, especially to access school, shops, train stations and community facilities.
View Council's Electric Line Clearance Management Plan which is reviewed annually.
Find out more about the New Footscray Hospital and Education Precinct Advocacy Plan
Information regarding the Tottenham and West Footscray Precinct Framework Plans
Find out more about updated Footscray Park Masterplan
The Social Impact Assessment Policy provides guidance to Council to consider social effects of significant residential developments.
Information regarding planning for the Central West Activity Centre via the preparation of a Structure Plan
View Council's Social Impact Assessment Policy and Guidelines 2018
Find information about Council's Domestic Animal Management Plan 2021-2025.
The Maribyrnong Medium Density Guide will assist owners, designers and developers in generating a higher standard of development that can meet the social, economic and environmental needs of our growing population.
In 2019, the Victorian Government annouced a $1.5 billion investment to build a new Footscray Hospital. The hospital is expected to start operating in 2025.