Legal battle erupts over childcare center amid 107-year-old covenant restrictions
A 107-year-old covenant is at the center of a legal battle over plans to convert a property into a $4.5 million childcare center in Camberwell, approved by the Boroondara council. Neighbors, including Gillian Simonson and Geoff Walker, argue that the site’s restrictions preclude such a development. The council received over 100 objections but asserts the plan complies with existing regulations.
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Published 09 Jul 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 09 Jul 2026, 19:10 UTC
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