Public Toilet Policy

It’s something many of us don’t give a lot of thought to until we need them, but public toilets play an important role in a wide range of community activities outside of our homes. The availability of modern, clean, safe and accessible public toilets can have a positive influence on the way community spaces are utilised throughout the municipality.

In Maroondah, Council currently provides and maintains 27 public toilet facilities in open space reserves and retail precincts to support a variety of activities.  The public toilet facilities provided by Council are generally well distributed, however there is a need for greater consistency, clearer service levels and a planned approach to the provision of these facilities to ensure these assets continue to meet the future needs of the community.

The development of the Maroondah public toilet policy was identified as being required to clearly articulate Council’s role in the provision of these assets, along with the development of guiding principles and key considerations, to ensure these assets meet the future needs of the community. The guiding principles outlined in the policy enable consistent decision making for the provision of public toilet assets throughout the municipality, to ensure future community needs are met.

In October 2023, Council asked the community for feedback on public toilets in Maroondah. The process involved a range of engagement activities to seek the views of community members and key stakeholders on the importance of previously identified themes associated with public toilets. The feedback helped Council develop the draft Public Toilet Policy, which establishes a structured and consistent approach for the provision of Council-owned public toilets across the municipality.

In May 2024, again Council asked the community for feedback on Maroondah’s draft public toilet policy to understand the level of support from the community.

The policy was well supported by the community and was subsequently endorsed by Council in July 2024.

Public Toilet Policy

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