Whittlesea council will spend over $7.8 million to deliver the Granite Hills Park project, with elements added following community consultation.
According to a council report, the new park in South Morang will be a “gateway” to the nearby Quarry Hills Regional Parkland.
Over 250 responses were received during community consultation, with favourite design elements including a flying fox, a hill to hill trail, a nature play area, water play, and a slide mountain, the report said.
Administrator Peita Duncan said the project was a “fantastic initiative”.
“This is going to be a phenomenal area for people to go and do all sorts of things,” Ms Duncan said.
“It gives our residents another opportunity to be outside, [improving] health and wellbeing, with their families and friends.
“We’ve picked a very good spot to do something like this… it’s a unique opportunity for our local residents [and] any visitors to the city.
“I can’t wait for this construction to start.”
Chair administrator Lydia Wilson said the community feedback included “rich comments”.
“It’s really fantastic that despite the COVID-19 restrictions, we’ve in general got such wonderful community feedback,” Ms Wilson said.
“This is an example of genuine community consultation and listening to community views.”
Construction is expected to begin in October, 2022.
Michaela Meade
