The Friends of Sydenham Park have tabled a number of ideas for the future of the picturequest site in hope that these could come to life to make it a great community asset.
Sydenham Park is located in close proximity to the Melbourne Airport, Keilor Golf Course and the Keilor and Districts Model Aircraft and Society, and with these nearby it provides opportunity.
Friends of Sydenham Park media spokesperson Neil Hunichen mentioned five tourism opportunities for the park that have been put forward to relevant stakeholders, including Melbourne Airport and Brimbank council.
“Brimbank Council to restore Robertsons Homestead (Proposal to be considered byMelbourne airport and a request to assist with funding in establishing its future use as a social enterprise café),” Hunichen said.
“Melbourne Airport also being requested to fund a lookout podium or ‘walk out platform’ from the ridge line, located near Robertsons Homestead (the airport, river valley and Melbourne skyline is visible from this location – spectacular views).
“Establish a picnic area, mini-golf and open air amphitheater to be located adjacent to Robertsons Homestead on the area where the golf course grows new lawn.
“Existing golf maintenance sheds near Robertsons Homestead to be relocated to the rear of the golf course with existing sheds to be repurposed for displays and education (early settler/aboriginal/native vegetation information).
“Establish a zip-line (social enterprise business opportunity) in the valley adjoining the model aircraft club.”
Despite no certainty of these ideas going ahead, the Friends of Sydenham Park hope that they can come to life in the future in hope of providing a great park for the community to access.
FOSP also wants basics like toilets, playgrounds and footpaths installed for the community.
Any changes to the park will also require permits and approval from the traditional owners of the land, the Wurundjeri and Bunurong Peoples.
Max Hatzoglou
