The park is one of three across Melbourne set to be developed thanks to a Victorian Government investment of $315m that will see 6,500 hectares of upgraded and new green space unlocked for the benefit of outer suburb residents.
Community members in Werribee, Clyde and Kororoit played an important role in each park’s feel and design, according to Climate Change, Environment and Energy Minister Lily D'Ambrosio, who added:
“We’re excited to hear how Victorians would like to see these three fantastic new parks come to life as part of 6500 hectares of new and upgraded green space for Melbourne’s growing outer suburbs.”
D'Ambrosio said that, in addition to giving people and pets great outdoor spaces to enjoy, the new parks would create jobs and make Melbourne more liveable. Community input was invited on long-term visions, potential layout, accessibility, and environmental and visitor areas for the green spaces, which together total 720ha.
Green spaces in urban areas play a key role in protecting the state's precious biodiversity, establishing habitats for native wildlife and plants while at the same time assisting in the reduction of emissions, a topic that has often been the focus of educational brochure printing campaigns.
Community members are invited to provide feedback on each of the draft plans by taking part in a session online via Engage Victoria surveys, or at community pop-ups hosted by Parks Victoria until the end of May.