Toolern Creek Regional Park

The consutlation period for the draft master plan has now ended.

Three kilometers south of Melton Township, 130 hectares of land has been set aside for the Toolern Creek Regional Park to provide a place for recreation, relaxation and conservation. Visitors will enjoy the beauty of the River Red Gum corridor along Toolern Creek and may be lucky enough to spy some platapi, which are known inhabitants of the area. The higher parts of the site support stands of greybox and provide views to Mount Cottrell and the Brisbane Ranges.

The Park will run along the east side of Toolern Creek from Bridge Road, Melton South, to Griegs Road, near where Toolern Creek meets the Werribee River adjacent to Melton Reservoir. The planned Toolern community is expected to bring 60,000 new residents into the area over the coming two decades. As well as providing for nature-based recreation, the park will include sportsfields for the new community.

The Victorian Government has committed $3.27 million to stage one of the park’s development, with a focus on providing access to the park, which is expected to open in 2010. The full park will develop over a period of 15 – 20 years as funding becomes available.

Throughout 2009 works will be undertaken to extend the existing Toolern Creek.Trail from Blamey Drive in Melton South, across Toolern Creek to lead into the new park. The walking and cycling trail along the creek will eventually lead from Melton township to the Werribee River.

To stay up-to-date on the development of the park and be notified of any upcoming consultation sessions, simply click on the Keep in Touch button and submit your details

      
click on images to see larger version