By Parker McKenzie
New plans for Monbulk have raised concern for one sports club in the area, with the Monbulk Tennis Club currently having no clubrooms or storage space in the draft plans.
With the Monbulk Recreation Reserve being redeveloped and Monbulk Rangers Soccer Club moving to a new playing field at 121 Old Emerald Road, Yarra Ranges Council has released its draft Urban Design Framework for Monbulk.
In the draft framework, the current location of the Tennis Club will be replaced by a mix of townhouses and unit development “to increase housing options within Monbulk.” The tennis courts will be relocated to the southeast section of Monbulk Recreational Reserve, however, there are no plans to relocate the club rooms.
In a statement to the Star Mail, Monbulk Tennis Club President Laurence Jacobs said the club is seeking a meeting with the council.
“We as a Tennis Club have a number of concerns with the proposed council plan,“ he said.
“The club can provide a further update once this consultation meeting has been held.”
The nearby pavilion already has three tenants —Monbulk Football Club, Monbulk Junior Football Club and Monbulk Netball Club —and there are concerns about where the club will be able to store its memorabilia such as honour boards, trophies and pennants.
Yarra Ranges Council was contacted for comment and this story will be updated if a response is received.
Engagement for the draft plan closes on Sunday 12 March and can be viewed at shaping.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/monbulk-urban-design-framework?fbclid=IwAR2u8D01XyV2xxO7COsyV8TI-c_GOyFR4qYDpBrEtp1gEqDw1H2fb3cZu88
