Whittlesea residents are being encouraged to have their say on the development of the municipality’s largest regional park.
Whittlesea council has developed a draft future directions plan for the Quarry Hills Regional Parklands, which include a number of new facilities including the Granite Hills Playground and an Aboriginal Gathering Place.
The draft future directions plan was developed in consultation with the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporationand the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning.
Council’s chair administrator, Lydia Wilson, said the parklands will space about 1100 hectares, or 2.3 per cent of the municipality.
“Quarry Hills is a stunning area that is rich in history, culture and ecologically significant features and we want to ensure that the parklands become a place for exploration, reconciliation, healing, learning and play, for our community and also for visitors to the area,” Ms Wilson said.
“We want Quarry Hills Regional Parkland to reflect our community’s values and provide a space that is welcoming and accessible,, while also protecting the history and natural beauty of the land.
“Previous consultation with the community and stakeholders has informed the draft future directions plan and we have also incorporated insights from a Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung cultural values study that was undertaken.
“We would love to hear your ideas on what you would like to see in the parklands, and I really encourage our residents to provide their feedback on the draft plan.”
Details: engage.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/quarry-hill. Consultation closes Friday, January 20, 2023.
