Community feedback shapes plan for Somerville Recreation Reserve

Published on 05 November 2025

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Earlier this year, we asked our Somerville community to share their ideas for improvements to the Somerville Recreation Reserve. The State Government has generously provided funding for a Master Plan for the reserve.  

Residents and user groups of the reserve provided useful feedback which has informed the draft Plan. There are 29 recommendations in the draft plan, including: 

  • Construction of a two-storey pavilion to incorporate football, cricket and netball clubs 
  • Upgrades to netball, cricket, football and tennis facilities 
  • Formalising and expanding carparks 
  • New sealed walking paths with bench seats 
  • Improving toilet facilities  
  • Landscaping.  

 
We want everyone to enjoy the reserve, and welcome feedback on the draft Somerville Recreation Reserve Master Plan. Let us know if we got the plan right from 5 November – 3 December.  

How to provide your thoughts:  

Go to mornpen.vic.gov.au/somervillerecreserve to review the Plan and provide feedback 

Hard copy feedback forms are available on request at any of our Customer Service Centres at Hastings, Mornington and Rosebud. 

Quotes attributable to Mayor Councillor Anthony Marsh: 

"This draft Master Plan will deliver a revamped reserve for everyone to enjoy. 45 per cent of Somerville households are families with children, often avid users of recreation reserves who will appreciate upgraded facilities, play spaces and sporting grounds.  

“Abutting the reserve is a retirement village. This cohort told us they would love a sealed path network and more bench seats – which the Plan is set to deliver.”  

 
Quotes attributable to Beek Beek Ward Councillor Kate Roper: 
"All the user groups of the Somerville Recreation reserve have contributed to the Master Plan to create the vision of a fit for purpose facility for the local sporting community. Car parking has been increased and sealed to address capacity issues and the reserve space has been thoughtfully reimagined, with a modern pavilion that caters for future needs.
 
"I look forward to hearing my community’s feedback."

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