The City of Casey has transformed the decommissioned area of the Casey Safety Village in Cranbourne East into an accessible open space at the corner of Main Street and Race Drive.
Works undertaken included the removal of existing buildings and cubby houses, the lowering of the existing 1.8 metre fence to 0.9 metres, landscape works including new grassing and concrete surfaces, and the planting of trees and shrubs, and the installation of new seating.
The existing miniature road circuit has been retained, meaning kids can explore the park and follow the line markings while having fun on their bike or scooter, the council said.
There are also barbecue facilities and plenty of parking nearby at Casey Complex, which includes Casey Stadium, Casey RACE and The Shed.
City of Casey chair of administrators Noelene Duff said Council recognised the benefits open space has for the health and liveability of its residents.
“We have a strong commitment to ensuring that a diverse range of quality connected open spaces is provided within the City,” Ms Duff said.
“The creation of this new open space is a welcome addition to Cranbourne East as it will provide opportunities for play and social interaction.”
The project, which was identified within the Casey Complex Urban Design Framework and is supported by Council’s Open Space Strategy, was allocated $70,720 in Council’s adopted 2020/21 Budget to deliver a base level scope of works.
Council also received $70,720 through the Park Revitalisation Program, which is administered by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning on behalf of the State Government.
