Council moves to discontinue small road parcel in Abbotsford
Yarra City Council has announced a proposal to discontinue a short strip of roadway that runs alongside properties at 17–21 Mayfield Street in Abbotsford and to sell the resulting parcel to adjacent landowners. The notice, published under the Local Government Act process, identifies the section as a 142 m² piece of land labelled ‘Lot 1’ on the accompanying title plan extract.
The council action is being taken under clause 3 of schedule 10 to the Local Government Act 1989. Under that clause, councils may formally discontinue roads and deal with the land, subject to statutory requirements and any objections received during the public notification period. In this instance, the proposal is to transfer the discontinued road to the owners of adjoining properties — 17–21 Mayfield Street and 53–63 Victoria Crescent — for market value.
- Parcel identified: Lot 1 (142 m²)
- Adjoining properties: 17–21 Mayfield St and 53–63 Victoria Crescent
- Governing rule: clause 3, schedule 10 of the Local Government Act 1989
“Council proposes to discontinue the road abutting 17–21 Mayfield Street, Abbotsford,”
Public notices of this kind commonly precede a period during which submissions or objections may be lodged with the council. The formal discontinuance and sale process typically requires the council to consider any public feedback, clear title arrangements, and valuation to confirm the market price before a transfer can proceed.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Area | 142 m² |
| Location | Adjacent to 17–21 Mayfield St, Abbotsford |
| Proposed purchasers | Owners of 17–21 Mayfield St and 53–63 Victoria Crescent |
| Legislation | Local Government Act 1989, schedule 10, clause 3 |
For residents and property owners, road discontinuances can affect access, maintenance responsibilities and future property development potential. The sale at market value is intended to compensate the municipal body while enabling the adjoining landowners to consolidate the strip into their titles. Any change to public thoroughfares may also require adjustments to services, boundaries and civic records.
Those seeking further detail or wishing to make a submission should consult the published council material for the full title plan and the formal notice, which sets out the statutory pathway for objections and any timeframes for responses.
InfoRadar will monitor this matter and report further if the council receives objections or moves to finalise the discontinuance and sale.
