This is your first look at a new Williams Landing community park that will be built along a disused open sewer line.
Melbourne Water is about to begin work on a 100-metre section of the historic main outfall sewer reserve, next to the Federation Trail in Williams Landing, between Triller Court and Mallard Close.
The water authority has joined forces with Wyndham council, City West Water and VicRoads on Greening the Pipeline, a project that proposes to convert 27 kilometres along the heritage-listed sewer line into parkland, creating “innovative open spaces” spanning multiple suburbs.
The outfall sewer, constructed in the 1890s, runs from the old Spotswood pumping station to the treatment plant at Werribee.
The park at Williams Landing is the first stage of the project, to be followed by a 3.7- kilometre stretch spanning Williams Landing, Hoppers Crossing, Truganina and Laverton North.
The pilot park is the only part of the project to be funded so far – it is unclear how much the total project will finally cost.
Kitty Niven from Melbourne Water said the new landscaped park would be irrigated with recycled stormwater, which will be harvested locally and stored underground.
“Our vision is to create a vibrant space that will connect communities and add to Melbourne’s status … providing a unique place to meet, play and relax.”
Details: www.greeningthepipeline.com.au
