Burnham Beeches
Project Details
Point of Difference
Village Well’s engagement streamlined processes, delivered cost-effective solutions, and earned widespread recognition
Location
Sherbrooke, Dandenong, Victoria
Traditional Custodians
The Wurundjeri people
Client
Trenerry Property
Year
2022 – 2023
Context & Place of Vision
Context
Burnham Beeches, a historic Art Deco mansion set on a 22-hectare estate in the Dandenong Ranges, faced a complex history of neglect and failed masterplans before Trenerry Property acquired it with plans to transform it into a world-class wellness destination, featuring a luxury hotel, dining, and event spaces.
Village Well was engaged to lead the placemaking and community engagement efforts, addressing significant local opposition and community division.
Place of Vision
“Transformative visioning and deep engagement to revitalise a Dandenong icon”
Impact & Result
Impact
Trenerry Property saved $1million in programming fees due to Village Well’s proactive community engagement.
Shortlisted: 2023 Urban Developer Awards for Excellence in Community Engagement.
Planning permits secured and construction set to begin in late 2023.
Social, cultural, ecological and economic benefits to the local community in Dandenong and the wider region.
Engaging with local Indigenous communities showing respect to both land and cultural heritage
Through collaborative engagement, gaining input from over 500 residents, a community approved Place Visioning and Positioning report was developed, which outlined a compelling masterplan and transformed the project for Trennery.