The Lalor community is being encouraged to have its say on proposed upgrades to VR Michael Reserve.
Whittlesea council endorsed a draft master plan for the reserve during its meeting on Tuesday, April 16, with the draft document now available for community consultation.
The reserve is home to a bocce social club, and upgrades proposed by council include more parking spaces, and a designated drop off area in front of the club.
The proposed upgrades outlined in the draft master plan aim to enhance the overall character of the reserve providing better park facilities, safe and diverse play experiences, increased recreational opportunities, enhanced accessibility and perception of safety and improved parking convenience for visitors.
Works proposed under the draft master plan will be subject to future funding.
Council’s chair administrator Lydia Wilson thanked the community for sharing its vision for the future of the park in the first round of consultation and helping to inform the development of the draft plan.
“We heard safety, accessibility and inclusiveness are our community’s top priorities, and the draft master plan tackles these with proposed upgrades to park facilities including parking spaces, lighting, path connections and recreational areas,” she said.
“The draft recommendations will provide a purpose-built space catering to the needs of our diverse community. The improved paths, exercise stations, outdoor gathering spaces and enhanced play spaces including nature-based play will provide a range of options for people of all ages to stay active and healthy.
“Thank you to the residents who took the time to provide their valuable feedback. Your insights have been pivotal in shaping the draft VR Michael Reserve master plan so that it can be a place for people of all ages.”
Upgraded public toilets, inclusive play spaces, a dog park area and enhanced accessibility through new paths are also included in the draft master plan.
Consultation opens Monday, April 22 for a period of four weeks, closing on Monday, May 20, via: engage.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/vr-michael-reserve
