Glengala Road pocket park is the new kid on the block in Sunshine West.
And while it is small in size, it is big on what it offers the local community.
What was once a traffic island has been transformed into an inviting and cool community space to relax, rest and catch up with friends. It’s also in a great place – conveniently located near the Glengala Village shopping strip and Bella Street shops.
The creation of the green space was made possible thanks to the Victorian Government’s $400,000 contribution, under the Local Parks Program. Brimbank Council contributed $40,000 for the project.
Brimbank Mayor, Cr Jasmine Nguyen thanked the Victorian Government for its contribution to build this great new space in Sunshine West.
“It is also wonderful to see the involvement of local students. A big thank you to students at Sunshine Heights Primary School, Sunshine College and Marian College. Their artwork has added colour and life to this transformed space,” the Mayor said.
The pocket park boasts:
- a large shelter
- seating and picnic setting
- perimeter footpaths and paved areas
- bike racks
- drinking fountain
- nature garden and play area
- a playful seating wall.
It also features mosaic artworks and sculpture created by community artist Debbie Qadri in collaboration with school children from several local schools.
The Glengala Road pocket park is part of Council’s ongoing commitment to Creating Better Parks Policy & Plan and the West Sunshine 20 Minute Neighbourhood Project.
It was officially opened on Sunday 15 May 2022.
