Cade Lucas
The new Werribee Township Park will not only bring much-needed green space to Wyndham, but if a local environmental group has its way, a new headquarters too.
“We’re keen to find a home and our environmental hub proposal could fit,” said Werribee River Association’s community and business development manager Lisa Field.
Given the huge new park, part of 720 hectares of new green space announced by the state government last week, runs alongside the Werribee River, it seems an ideal spot for the association dedicated to its protection, to be based.
Currently based in the eco-living centre in Wyndham Vale, the Werribee River Association would prefer a site with more storage space and situated closer to the waterway after which it is named.
“For us to find a home somewhere near the river is really hard,” said Ms Field of the problems they’ve had finding somewhere appropriate.
Regardless of whether they end up being based there or not, Ms Field is excited by the size and scale of the park, which will connect with Presidents Park and provide continuous greenspace through Wyndham Vale.
“It’s gonna be a great resource once it’s fully developed.
We are interested in all things to do with the park.”
However, she said the scale of new park meant it will need even more work.
“The township park is a huge site and it’s gonna need a lot of support.”
Ms Field said the association already had a good relationship with Parks Victoria through work they’d done at Werribee River Park where 10,000 plants had been planted over the past two years.
Despite the size and close proximity of Werribee Township Park, Field predicts it will have a positive impact on the river.
“It should be fine because it won’t be creating waste and rubbish right next to the river,“ she said.
“Usually litter comes from shops and fast food outlets and there’s not going to be any of those.“
Details: engage.vic.gov.au/parks
