Total Fire Ban – Friday 9 January 2026

Due to the Extreme Fire Danger Rating in the Central fire weather district (including Cardinia Shire), all Council-owned or managed facilities and services within Bushfire Prone Areas will be closed. Learn more. >

Landscaping guidelines for developers

About landscaping in new subdivisions

These guidelines direct the design, approval and implementation of landscaping in new subdivisions in Cardinia Shire. They outline Council's expectations at each stage of the process.

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Landscaping guidelines for developers

About landscaping in new subdivisions

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