Project Overview

Stage 2 of the Botanical Hill development is set to begin, continuing the expansion of memorial spaces at Springvale Botanical Cemetery. This phase will create additional burial areas, landscaped gardens and improved facilities for visitors.

Following the successful completion of Stage 1 in 2024, we are now ready to begin Stage 2 of the Botanical Hill development. This next phase will extend our botanical garden landscape in this remaining area of the cemetery, creating additional memorial spaces and visitor amenities for the community.

Like Stage 1, this area will be planted in keeping with the botanical appearance of our grounds. Resilient plant species will be selected to meet climate challenges and provide a lasting environment for visitors and neighbours.

The construction will include constructing new roads and car parking, landscaped memorial areas, underground services such as water and drainage and visitor amenities including seating and pathways.

Map indicating where construction work will be completed

Construction site location

Project Outcomes

  • New memorial areas to serve the community into the future.
  • Creating new roads and car parks to improve accessibility.
  • Landscaping with climate-resilient botanical plants.
  • Installing underground services like water, drainage and irrigation.
  • Improving visitor experience with facilities like seating, pathways and taps.
  • Site fencing and signage.

Construction Timeline

  • Construction Starts: 1/8/2025
  • Construction Ends: 13/7/2026


Managing disruption

We are committed to working with the community to ensure minimal disruption while we undertake these works.

Fencing will remain in place to provide privacy and screening, and all works will comply with council noise and construction guidelines. Construction work will pause during funeral services in nearby areas.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we extend our botanical garden landscape and create peaceful memorial spaces for the community in perpetuity.


Stay updated

This page will be updated regularly with construction progress and any important notices for visitors.

If you have any questions about this project, please contact our team directly at 1300 466 904 or enquiries@smct.org.au.