The future of Sydenham Park is up for discussion, with Brimbank council calling on residents to submit their ideas on what the popular park should look like in years to come.
The council has established a Sydenham Park steering committee to develop a master plan for the park, and mayor Margaret Giudice said it was important to preserve the broad range of services on offer.
“Sydenham Park is council’s largest public open space and a wonderful natural asset with significant flora and fauna populations and sites of cultural heritage significance,” Cr Giudice said.
“The park takes in along the Maribyrnong River and Jacksons Creek, with magnificent vistas provided along the Maribyrnong Valley.
“The park includes the Keilor Public Golf Course, driving range and depot, as well as the Keilor and Districts Model Aircraft Society, and the historically significant Robertson’s Homestead.”
The park services a wide cross section of the community, but steering committee chair Cr Bruce Lancashire,said more input was needed from residents to get the most out of it.
“We encourage all community members and local groups with outdoor interests to have their say on the future of Sydenham Park, as a community we have the opportunity to create a truly remarkable open space for generations to enjoy,” Cr Lancashire said.
“A previous master plan for the site highlighted the potential for sport and outdoor recreation.”
Elsewhere, three Brimbank parks will share in $300,000 in upgrades, with works set to begin at Antwerp Reserve in Keilor Downs, Disraeli Reserve in St Albans, and Gillespie Road Local Park in Kings Park.
Each park will receive $100,000 to be used on new play equipment, trees and shelters, part of the councils Creating Better Parks program.
“Creating Better Parks ensures we meet our community’s needs for open space by creating a comprehensive, integrated network of attractive, shady and accessible parks and playgrounds,” Cr Giudice said.
Works will begin at each site in the coming months and be completed by mid-year.
