By Tate Papworth
A $3.34 million transformation of a much-loved Taylors Lakes park has begun.
Construction on extensive upgrades to The Lakes Reserve flagship park began last week and will include a new activities and leisure area, improved playground, better views and more space for picnics.
Brimbank mayor Lucinda Congreve said the council was thrilled with the progress.
“We’re excited that work has begun on improvements to the much-loved Lakes Reserve in Taylors Lakes,” she said.
“We’re upgrading the playground and introducing a new activity and leisure area with exercise equipment, an obstacle course, kick-a-ball space and more – along with a new irrigated picnic lawn, shelter, barbecue and improved views of the lake.”
Safety will be improved at the park, as will the shared user path on the south side of the lake from Kings Road via Parmelia Drive to Sunshine Avenue.
The playground and picnic areas will be closed and path access may be restricted while work is underway, but public toilets will remain open through most of the construction period.
“I want to thank everyone for their patience … and encourage people to visit some of our many other wonderful parks here in Brimbank while The Lakes Reserve is temporarily closed,” Cr Congreve said.
The council has funded the work with $2.13 million through its 2018-19 budget and has allocated a further $960,000 in 2019-20, subject to approval.
The state government has chipped in $250,000.
Work is expected to be completed by late 2019, depending on weather.
