Variation of declaration of designated place under section 3A(2)
On 24 June 2026, as published on our page Public notices, Watergardens Shopping Centre, Taylors Lakes was declared to be a designated place under section 3A(2) of the Victoria Police Act 2013 (the Declaration).
The Declaration declared Watergardens Shopping Centre, Taylors Lakes to be a designated place in effect from 8am on 1 July 2026 to 11.59pm on 31 December 2026 inclusive.
The Deputy Commissioner, Regional Operations declares that the Declaration will instead end at 11.59pm on 22 October 2026.
As a result, the Declaration will have had effect from 8am on 1 July 2026 to 11.59pm on 22 October 2026.
Designated Place
The area that is declared to be a designated place is all public places within Watergardens Shopping Centre, Taylors Lakes, being the area bordered by (and inclusive of):
- north from intersection of Galatea Court and Kings Road to intersection of Kings Road and Melton Highway
- west to intersection of Melton Highway and far western entrance to Watergardens Circuit Road
- south to roundabout, then west and south-west to next roundabout bordering all north-western car parks, Watergardens Circuit Road
- south to second roundabout Watergardens Circuit Road
- east and north to intersection of Watergardens Circuit Road and Galatea Court, and
- east to intersection of Galatea Court and Kings Road.
The map below illustrates the geographical boundaries of the declared Designated Place where Victoria Police protective services officers will be deployed.
Public notices
Past and upcoming Victoria Police declarations under the various statutes, and the relevant dates and locations.
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