Brimbank council is seeking feedback on the draft Sunshine Energy Park Vision Plan, which aims to create a vision for a new major parkland destination next to the Sunshine CBD.
The proposed works include large-scale tree planting, a possible solar farm location, cycling and walking tracks, sports fields and stadium, play spaces, a large urban forest and wetland system, and more.
The Sunshine Energy Park is 54 hectares of closed landfill located in Albion, which is part of the closed Sunshine landfills, and was a former basalt quarry.
Brimbank council said the closed Sunshine landfills are now suitable to consider opportunities for recreation and community use after extensive rehabilitation works and aftercare management, which will continue into the future.
Located on Wurundjeri Land, the draft Vision Plan provides opportunities for connection to country, sport, leisure and recreation, education, events, recycling and repurposing, energy production, food growing, habitat creation, social interaction, and play.
Residents are invited to share in the vision of this development through the online, ‘Your Say’ feedback portal.
Alternatively, council will be hosting two in-person information sessions at the Brimbank Community and Civic Centre located at Level 6, 301 Hampshire Road, Sunshine.
The sessions will run on:
– Monday, August 7, from 11.30am-1.30pm.
– Wednesday, August 9, from 5-7pm.
Brimbank mayor Cr Bruce Lancashire said this an exciting opportunity to transform Sunshine Energy Park into a future landmark of the west, and a major recreational and community hub.
“I’d encourage people to share their feedback on the draft Vision Plan, and help create a destination of cultural and ecological significance for the Brimbank community, long into the future,” he said.
Consultation will close on Friday, August 11, 2023.
Details: yoursay.brimbank.vic.gov.au
