A push to make Point Cook’s pop-up park a permanent feature is on the path to having a promising pay-off.
More than 2160 residents have signed an online petition in support of permanent status for the park, at Point Cook Town Centre’s restaurant precinct along Murnong Street.
Point Cook Action Group’s Susan McIntyre, one of the driving forces behind the project, said the park had topped expectations, with locals and traders alike embracing the project.
The group is keen for the park to continue running and needs the green light from both the Point Cook Town Centre and Wyndham council, which owns the street.
“We’re hoping it won’t be taken down on April 15 [as originally planned],” Ms McIntyre said.
Point Cook Town Centre centre manager Frank Pizi said the park had been a great drawcard.
“Feedback from shoppers has been overwhelmingly positive, with thousands of people attending these last few weeks,” he said.
“Retailers along the pop-up park zone have expressed strong support for the park, with a number indicating increased sales as a direct result of the activities in the park.
“Stockland is in support of this community-led initiative and will continue to discuss with council and the Point Cook Action Group what shape or form is possible to accommodate the wishes of the community and traders.”
Wyndham council city life director Jenny McMahon said the council was “more than happy” to meet the community.
“Much like the pop-up park in Station Place [in Werribee], the Point Cook version has been a great success,” Ms McMahon said.
“The Point Cook pop-up park is a great example of our residents leading an initiative that strengthens community connections with support from council.”
