Taylors Hill and Burnside are home to two revitalised parks, with the transformation of the sites unveiled this month.
An official opening was held for both Barwon Street Reserve in Taylors Hill and Earlington Square Reserve in Burnside on Friday, June 13.
According to the council, the Barwon Street Reserve has been transformed into a space that strengthens connections to nature, with improvements to play and kick-about spaces, shared path connections, upgraded picnic facilities, and additional natural shade.
The Earlington Square Reserve was revitalised in a way that aims to create an inclusive space with play opportunities for everyone in the community.
Upgrades include enhancements to shared paths, additional activity areas, refurbishment of the existing basketball court, improvements to picnic facilities and play spaces, new nature play elements, and additional tree planting to provide more natural shade and greenery.
The reserves received joint funding from Melton Council and a state growing suburbs fund, with $500,000 towards Barwon Street Reserve and $900,000 to Earlington Square Reserve.
Melton mayor Steve Abboushi said that the municipality’s parks and reserves “are about more than just swing sets and picnic tables.”
“They’re an investment in what matters – our residents – and providing a safe, welcoming space where they can connect, enjoy the fresh air, and lead healthy, happy lives,” Cr Abboushi said.
“It’s really important to us that the community have fantastic neighbourhood spaces close to home … I hope the residents of Taylors Hill and Burnside embrace these spaces as a place to meet, play and feel part of a thriving and connected community.”
