Greenvale Reservoir Park has opened to the public, eleven years after it was closed.
Victorian Water Minister Gayle Tierney officially reopened the park on 9 December and said the park is a treasured asset for the north.
“The upgrades will ensure families and communities can enjoy nature close to home,” Ms Tierney said.
Upgrades were made to the walking trail, roads, carparks and toilets, there are also new social amenities available.
The upgrades were delivered under the state government’s $21 million urban parks active wellbeing program.
According to the state government, a new playground will also be delivered, with further updates to come in the new year.
Greenvale MP Iwan Walters said he is thrilled that the park is open.
“In reopening the park, we’re supporting families and communities with bigger and better open spaces,” he said.
According to Melbourne Water, the park spans more than 37 hectares of green space, and the reservoir stores more than 26,000 megalitres of water.
Melbourne Water and Parks Victoria also invested $3 million towards improving visitor access and connecting the southern section with the previously opened northern section of the park.
During the park closure, Melbourne Water also undertook a range of dam wall upgrades.
Melbourne Water managing director Nerina Di Lorenzo said the reservoir plays a crucial role in water supply.
“Complementing this reservoir with renewed parkland means more people can enjoy a healthy and sustainable environment, while protecting vital water infrastructure,” Dr Di Lorenzo said.
Parks Victoria manages Greenvale Reservoir Park under a lease arrangement with Melbourne Water.
Parks Victoria chief executive Lee Miezis said the team is excited to welcome visitors back to the southern end of the reservoir.
“We’ve opened even more space to walk, explore and enjoy nature alongside the northern area,” Mr Miezis said.
