90 Gove Street Pocket Park
I believe that due to shrinking backyards, we need local open spaces for recreation and to connect with nature. Council is creating new pocket parks in areas that need them most. The new pocket park at Gove Street is a great example. The pocket park is designed to be a sensory moment of respite. The works included a new gravel path with a picnic table and park seating, explorative log stepper garden with sensory planting and new fencing.
Springvale Community Hub
The Springvale Community Hub is rapidly evolving as the community and civic heart of Springvale.
Even with COVID restrictions, the Hub has had 60,000 visitors. A special committee of community members has been formed to make sure that the Hub is fully engaged with the local community.
During May, the Hub also hosted Reconciliation Week celebrations, all contributing to a great first few months of operations and activations for the Hub.
Sandown Racecourse Redevelopment
The owners of Sandown Racecourse, the Melbourne Racing Club, have long term development plans to replace Sandown Racecourse. Council is in discussions with Melbourne Racing Club as to what form this redevelopment will be.
As the local ward councillor, I will ensure that you are informed and can comment on the development plans.
A report with an initial draft plan will be taken for public consultation, and I welcome your feedback on this.
If you want to contact me you can reach me at sean.oreilly@cgd.vic.gov.au or phone me on 0422 523 258.
