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Latest plans show what revamped Whittlesea public gardens could look like

Whittlesea public gardens is set for a major revamp, with the project expected to bring the “green heart” in line with major regional park standards. See the plans.

Whittlesea’s Valentino can’t wait to play at the revamped public gardens.
Whittlesea’s Valentino can’t wait to play at the revamped public gardens.

Water jets, children’s learn-to-ride bicycle tracks, barbecues and open event spaces are among the latest plans for a multimillion-dollar revamp of the Whittlesea Public Gardens.

The site at the end of Barry Rd in Lalor will be brought up to a “major community and regional park standard” and is expected to be the municipality’s new “green heart”.

Concept design drawings of the revamped Whittlesea public gardens in Lalor.
Concept design drawings of the revamped Whittlesea public gardens in Lalor.
Concept design drawings of the revamped Whittlesea public gardens in Lalor.
Concept design drawings of the revamped Whittlesea public gardens in Lalor.

Updated plans showed designs for a new water and adventure play area, including a water channel, recycled concrete pipe maze, water jets and an open lawn with shaded trees.

A children’s learn-to-ride bicycle path was also earmarked for the site, as well as multipurpose courts, a skate space and an entry plaza.

What the wetlands area is proposed to look like.
What the wetlands area is proposed to look like.

Whittlesea Council adopted a masterplan in 2018 following consultation with the community.

The public is encouraged to have their say again on the latest plans.

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The project will be jointly funded by the council and the State Government’s growing suburbs fund.

Another detailed plan will be released in December, with construction expected to start next year in March.

You can see plans and provide feedback until April 13 at whittlesea.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay

anthony.piovesan@news.com.au

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