living in Mooroolbark

Landscaping works start at Cambridge Rd

The landscaping works have started at Cambridge Rd in Mooroolbark. The shaping and forming of garden beds and pathways is well underway before planting begins. The addition of some greenery to the site will be fantastic and really add a new dimension to the project. Check out the video below to see how it is [...]

The heavy excavation of earth at 33 Cambridge Rd in Mooroolbark has been completed and the transformation of the site is quite remarkable. You can watch the video below to see how the site looks now. The site works are continuing with drainage pipes being laid for the townhouses. Once this is completed the foundations [...]

Work will soon commence on a $480,000 improvement to Brice Avenue in Mooroolbark.  The project will enhance the appearance and functionality of the shopping strip precinct. The work will be carried out in eight stages to reduce the impact on traders, motorists and pedestrians. Problem areas of the footpath will be fixed so that it becomes [...]

Progress continues with preparation for the construction of new townhouses at Paperbark Place in Mooroolbark. The old house and vegetation has been cleared in readiness for construction to commence. The architect designed townhouses have been popular with home buyers with more than half the properties already sold. People have been keen to snap up hot property [...]

5 reasons to buy property in Mooroolbark

The centre of Mooroolbark is going through a big transformation and residents can clearly see the changes taking place. The new train station is complete and looks great. The roads have been widened and resealed, and lots of new homes are being built in the area bringing in new people and fresh energy. Here are [...]

Children’s storybook characters  including Paddington Bear, Minnie Mouse and Alice in Wonderland are expected to make appearances during next week’s Celebrate Mooroolbark festival. Storytelling will be a central part of the two-day festival, with sessions scheduled at the community centre auditorium and a visit by well known author-narrator Stig Wemyss. The festival kicks off with a [...]

The upgrade of the Mooroolbark train station has been completed, and it is looking fantastic. The new station entrance leads directly to the Brice Avenue pedestrian crossing, integrating the station with the local street and shopping area. Construction on the station upgrade, part of the Mooroolbark Community Hub project, began in August 2014 and was completed [...]

New townhouses set to be released in Mooroolbark

An exciting new range of architect-designed townhouses will soon be available for sale in Mooroolbark. Paperbark Place will offer a range of two and three bedroom townhouses on Cambridge Road in the heart of Mooroolbark. You can watch this video to find out all about what is on offer at Paperbark Place, or check out [...]

Manchester Primary School in Mooroolbark and Barngeong Reserve Kindergarten will merge in October to provide an extended education program for children’s learning and development from kindergarten to school. The kindergarten will retain its base on the corner of Bambra St and Lee Ann Cres in Croydon North, but the school, based in Monomeith St Mooroolbark, [...]