A new park featuring nature playscapes, picnic and barbecue areas, revitalised creeks, wetlands and frog habitats is on the way for Clyde.
The new park at Clyde will be co-located with the Clyde Park Sports Precinct, creating one large community space.
It will enhance Clyde Creek and surrounding areas for recreation and help protect biodiversity in the former Koo Wee Rup swampland.
The parks will provide new walking and cycling tracks delivering tourism and education opportunities and improve Melbourne’s liveability.
“These new parks will be fantastic assets for growing communities, providing open outdoor spaces families can enjoy for years to come,” Environment Minister Ingrid Stitt said.
“These parks will become an important place for the community to meet and enjoy nature as well as provide critical habitat for many native wildlife species.”
Urban green spaces play an important role in protecting Victoria’s precious biodiversity, creating habitats for our native plants and wildlife while also helping reduce emissions and building Melbourne’s resilience to climate change.
The State Government said they are working closely with Traditional Owners and local councils to ensure the parks will meet the needs of growing communities and preserve and enhance natural and cultural heritage.
The parks are part of the Government’s $315 million Suburban Parks Program which will unlock 6500 hectares of new and upgraded green space across Melbourne – more than 170 times the size of the Royal Botanic Gardens.
For more information or to view the park plan, visit engage.vic.gov.au/parks.
