Manningham Council proposes compulsory acquisition of Doncaster East homes for pocket parks
Manningham Council has identified seven residential properties in Doncaster, Doncaster East and Bulleen for compulsory acquisition to create or extend small pocket parks. One of the homes belongs to Marija Kustura, who built the house 26 years ago and intended to renovate it for her ageing parents.
The council disclosed the plan to Kustura in a letter sent in May 2026 and a recent rates notice showed the council‑assessed market value of her home had fallen by $50,000. Kustura obtained an independent valuation that placed the property about $150,000 higher than the council’s figure. The acquisition would require approval from the state planning minister and, if approved, could be carried out over the next 20 years, with each park reserve covering three to four residential blocks.
Entities
Bulleen · Doncaster East · Manningham Council · Marija Kustura · State Planning Minister
Claims
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The council sent Kustura a letter in May 2026 revealing the acquisition plan. www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au · www.smh.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] A real estate agent valued Kustura's property at about $150,000 more than the council's figure. www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au · www.smh.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] Manningham Council identified Marija Kustura's home for compulsory acquisition in 2020. www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au · www.smh.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] Each proposed park reserve would cover three or four residential blocks. www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au · www.smh.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] The council is considering acquiring seven properties in Doncaster, Doncaster East and Bulleen to create or extend pocket parks. www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au · www.smh.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] If approved by the state planning minister, the acquisitions could occur within the next 20 years. www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au · www.smh.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] Kustura intends to stay in her home for the rest of her life and had planned to renovate it for her ageing parents. www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au · www.smh.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] A council rates notice showed the market value of Kustura's home had fallen by $50,000. www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au · www.smh.com.au