Kingston Heath Pitch Five: Have your say on equitable access and community use

We’re planning an upgrade to the Kingston Heath Soccer Complex in Cheltenham - and we want your input!

This project will create a new turf pitch designed to support female participation in soccer and promote equitable access for all users of the complex. The design includes lighting, players’ boxes, and accessible granitic paths connecting into the broader reserve.

A key outcome is that the new pitch also remains available for general community use when not being used for soccer, with:

• minimal or no fencing
• mitigation of light impact to native fauna
• protection of existing trees and root zones, and
• connections to surrounding open space

Your feedback will help refine the design and shape how the facility is used to ensure fair, safe, and inclusive access for everyone.

We’d love to hear your thoughts on:

• The draft design for the new pitch - including lighting, layout, and access paths.
• How the design can best support women and girls in sport.
• How you currently use Kingston Heath Reserve.
• How community access should be managed when the pitch isn’t in use for soccer.
• Any opportunities or concerns related to shared use of the open space (e.g., dogs off-leash, informal recreation).

Have your say

We’re seeking feedback from clubs, regular reserve users, and the broader community - including dog walkers and those who use the open space for casual recreation.

• Complete the online survey below
• Mail: PO Box 1000, Mentone 3194
• Come and chat with us at a drop-in session at Kingston Heath Reserve.

Consultation closes on Sunday 9 November.

Chat to us in person!

Date: 8 November 2025
Time: 9 - 10:30am

This project is being delivered in partnership with the Australian Cyprian Sports and Social Association (Bentleigh Greens Soccer Club), who secured $1.5 million through the Federal Government’s Play Our Way program, with support from Council.