Public toilet upgrades

• Project typeLocal infrastructure

Council regularly upgrades public toilets to make sure they are user-friendly and comfortable for the community to use.

Council has adopted the Public Toilet Strategy at its 26 October 2021 meeting.

Find public toilet: Public toilets in Monash 

Some public toilets we have upgraded include:

Galbally Reserve

The upgraded playspace at Galbally Reserve was opened in June 2019 with combined funding from Council and the Level Crossing Removal Authority creating a project that maximises play value and community gathering spaces for the community of Hughesdale. There had been several community requests for a public toilet during the playground consultation and once the playground was opened.

We have now opened a new DDA-compliant accessible public toilet and ambulant toilet on the site with accessible pathways adjoining the new playspaces.

Pinewood Shopping Centre toilet

In April 2017, Council redeveloped the existing toilet block at Pinewood Shopping Centre (Mt Waverley) to make it more accessible and user-friendly. 

This $421,214 project included:

• removal of a significant portion of the existing building 
• construction of new male and female toilets (including accessible toilets for people with disabilities in both) 
• reconstruction of the existing accessible toilet 
• sewer, storm water drainage, rain water tank and drinking fountain works 
• roof replacement 
• construction of two accessible car parking bays 
• minor landscaping works. 

Enquiries: Trevor Byrne, Capital Works Project Manager on 9518 3778.

Chester Street, Oakleigh toilet

An upgraded public toilet opened in Chester Street, Oakleigh in October 2016.

The existing toilet block was removed and replaced after it was discovered that the foundation and other supporting structures were in poor condition. 

The works involved the installation of new walls and roof, new toilet suites (including accessible toilets), sustainable lighting, landscaping works and the use of water saving initiatives. 

Hamilton Place, Mount Waverley toilet

A new unisex public toilet has been installed at Mount Waverley Village, Hamilton Place.

The toilet opened for public use in August 2015. It is located in the car park, west of the IGA supermarket and close to the taxi rank.

Two historical local images (see below) have been placed on the sides of the toilet. The Waverley Historical Society, Monash Libraries and Council have worked together on this project, bringing history to life.