By Tate Papworth
Sunvale Community Park is officially open.
Brimbank mayor Margaret Giudice opened the park on Saturday with St Albans MP Natalie Suleyman.
“Sunvale Community Park is a landmark achievement for council and the community,” Cr Giudice said.
“It has opened following years of work to create a shared open space on the site of the former Sunvale Primary School.
“This new park is the result of many years of community campaigning … look at what we have achieved together – a beautiful green environment for us to come together and celebrate.
“I would like to thank everyone who has worked so hard to make this vision a reality.”
The park, located at Neil Street, Sunshine, includes a skate park, play spaces, a large green space, a stormwater treatment system with underground water storage for irrigation and barbecue facilities.
It also has an edible garden, a large shelter area, toilets and artworks created by local indigenous artists.
The $3.65 million project was funded by Brimbank council ($800,000), the Victorian government ($2.6 million) and Melbourne Water ($150,000).
The Victorian government supported the development of the skate park by providing $100,000 through Sports and Recreation Victoria.
Sunvale Park is the 100th park project delivered across Brimbank under the council’s Creating Better Parks Policy and Plan.
