Edithvale Shopping Village revitalisation project

• Project typeMajor project
• Project value$3.3 million
• Project schedule2025 - 2026 (under construction)

We’re upgrading the Edithvale Shopping Village to create a more welcoming, vibrant and accessible precinct that enhances the local shopping experience and supports our traders.

The revitalisation will span 11 blocks — from 280 Nepean Highway in the south to the intersection of Nepean Highway and Natal Avenue in the north.

The goal is to create a cohesive, accessible and attractive precinct that provides a better experience for shoppers, traders and the wider community, while helping boost the local economy.

Community shaped design

To ensure the design reflects community needs, Council has undertaken detailed investigations into:

• Streetscape design (including new seating and street furniture)
• Stormwater drainage and flood mitigation
• Greening and landscaping
• Wayfinding signage
• Project planning and staging
• Connectivity with other local projects
• Accessibility and gender-responsive design
• Place-making and local character

Community input has played a key role in shaping the design. To see how your feedback helped guide the project, visit Your Kingston Your Say.

Proposed speed limit change on Nepean Highway

In April 2025 Council sought feedback on reducing the speed to 40km/hr on Nepean Highway through Edithvale.

Feedback is currently being reviewed. The outcome will be shared with the community once all investigations are complete.

Council’s Traffic Department on traffic@kingston.vic.gov.au if you'd like more information on this speed limit change.

Construction delivery timing

• Contractor appointed: Metroplant
• Construction begins: Week commencing 3 August 2025
• Scheduled completion: End March 2026

Construction will be delivered in stages, starting from the southern end near Bank Road and progressing northwards.

Long Weekend Update (26 – 28 September 2025)
To ensure the works are completed in a timely manner Council’s Contractor will be working over the long weekend. Works during this time will also include starting demolition of the section of footpath from The Esplanade to Sinclair Avenue. Signage will be in place to guide any pedestrian and vehicular detours during this period.

Stage breakdown and timing

Timing for Stages 2 and 3 will be updated as works progress.

Christmas block-out dates

To minimise disruption over the holiday period, all construction will pause during the following dates:

Minimising disruption

We recognise how important small businesses are to our community and are committed to keeping disruptions to a minimum during construction.

• Access to businesses will remain open as much as possible using ramps
• Temporary footpath closures may occur during activities such as concrete pours
• Pedestrian detours and car park closures may be required at certain times
• Clear signage will be provided throughout the works

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