Public toilet upgrades

• Project typeLocal infrastructure

We regularly upgrade public toilets in the City of Monash to make sure they are user-friendly and comfortable for the community to use.

Which public toilets are upgraded is guided by our Public Toilet Strategy, which was put out for community consultation in 2021 and adopted by Council at its 26 October 2021 meeting.

The strategy includes a multi-year capital works plan that is considered year-on-year as part of the annual budget process. Upcoming projects and completed projects are listed on this page.

Find public toilet: Public toilets in Monash

Some public toilets we have upgraded include:

Napier Park Reserve, Glen Waverley

A new DDA-compliant accessible public toilet and ambulant toilet is open in Napier Park Reserve, which fills a gap in public toilet service provision in the area.

Completed in July 2024, this addition is part of our ongoing commitment to delivering a network of safe, accessible and well-maintained public toilet facilities.

The new facility is complemented by new plantings of native and indigenous plants, including ones grown from seed collected from the surrounding reserve. 

Corner Coleman Parade and Kingsway, Glen Waverley

A new automatic, unisex accessible public toilet is now open at the northeast corner of Coleman Parade and Kingsway, Glen Waverley.

Completed mid-2024, the project replaces the old and unreliable single-unit public toilet with a new and modern double unit that provides increased comfort and convenience for the community. New pavement was also reinstated around the unit.

Holmesglen Reserve 

A new DDA-compliant accessible public toilet and ambulant toilet is now open in Holmesglen Reserve.

Completed in May 2024, this addition is part of our ongoing commitment to delivering a network of safe, accessible and well-maintained public toilet facilities.

After assessing Monash’s existing facilities in 2020, Holmesglen Reserve was identified as a priority location that could help fill a gap in the provision of public toilets in the area. 

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.