Three new green spaces in Brimbank were officially opened on 10 December for the community to enjoy.
This includes two new ‘Pocket Parks’ at Cary Street in North Sunshine and Leslie Street in St Albans, and the upgraded Keilor Park Recreation Reserve Suburban Park.
On 10 December community members gathered with local traders, Council staff and officials from the Victorian Government, to enjoy the new green spaces and admire the transformed streetscapes.
The Pocket Parks – named for size – feature landscaping, built-in seating and shade, and have been planted with a variety of attractive trees, shrubs and flowers. A welcome addition to the streetscape, the Pocket Parks create a place to stop and sit for a moment, rest, socialise or just hang out with neighbours.
The design and construction of these parks was enabled by $2.27 million received in grants as part of the Victorian Government’s Suburban Parks Program.
The upgraded Keilor Park Recreation Reserve Suburban Park offers more recreation and exercise options.
The works include a new playground with activities for all age groups and abilities including water play, a new shelter, BBQ, drinking fountain, full basketball/half netball court, toilet, ninja warrior course and new exercise gym equipment. And a new Shared User Path that connects to Keilor Park suburb.
The works were funded by $300,000 from the Victorian Government’s Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, $735,000 from the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program and $700,000 from Brimbank City.
Since 2008, Council has been transforming Brimbank’s park network by implementing the Creating Better Parks Policy and Plan, and investing around $44 million upgrading and creating 136 parks across Brimbank.
The ongoing development and upgrading of Brimbank’s many parks, playgrounds and open spaces remains a key priority for Council.
