The intersection of Manuel Street and Sheppard Street in Hendon has been identified as a key location to create a greener, more walkable neighbourhood by increasing tree canopy, expanding green spaces, and improving safe and comfortable walking connections throughout the area.
Council is exploring options to improve the look and feel at the intersection of Manuel Street and Sheppard Street in Hendon.
What we have heard before
Previous community feedback for Hendon and Albert Park has shown strong support for:
We invite you to have your say
We are seeking community feedback on three proposed options
to transform the intersection of Manuel Street and Sheppard Street in Hendon into a greener, safer, and more
pedestrian-friendly space.
Take a look at the options below and then complete our online survey to share your thoughts by 5pm Sunday 3 May 2026.
OPTION 1: Full Road Closure
- Removes through-traffic entirely, significantly improving pedestrian safety and comfort.
- Maximises greenspace & tree cover to support urban cooling.
- Prioritises walking and cycling through direct, uninterrupted connections.
- Provides opportunities for inclusive, accessible public space and future community use.
Example of a full road closure
OPTION 2: Partial Road Closure
- One-way restrictions or directional closures
- Increased greenspace & tree cover for urban cooling.
- Maintains local vehicle access while prioritising walking and cycling movements.
- Improves pedestrian safety by reducing conflict points between vehicles and pedestrians.
Example of a partial road closure
OPTION 3: Driveway Link
- Limits vehicle access to local traffic only and discourages cut-through movements
- Improves pedestrian safety by removing cross-traffic at the intersection
- Creates a continuous green pedestrian corridor through the site
- Increases green space and tree planting
- Supports a more intuitive, pedestrian-friendly street layout
Example of a driveway link
