By Matthew Sims
Works to repair a section of the Point Gellibrand Coastal Heritage Park’s bluestone seawall are now underway.
The project will deliver works to repair the seawall, to ensure its preservation and safety for the community for years to come.
Being delivered as part of the state government’s $21 million Urban Parks Active Wellbeing program, the improvements will provide more opportunities for communities to get active outdoors, spend time with friends and family and connect with nature.
The program is delivering a range of improvements across the state, including new picnic shelters and tables, upgraded playground equipment, barbecues, signage, refurbished and upgraded toilets, wider and more accessible pathways, and car park and trail repairs, as well as a missing link in the Bay Trail at Point Cook to provide a faster and off-road link for pedestrians and cyclists travelling from Williamstown to Point Cook Coastal Park.
Williamstown MP Melissa Horne said Point Gellibrand is a much-loved spot for locals and visitors.
“These repair works will help ensure the seawall is preserved and enjoyed well into the future,” she said.
Point Cook MP Mathew Hilakari said the program allows for a safer journey for those in between Williamstown and Point Cook.
“We’re investing in our wonderful parks and reserves around Point Cook so that the local community can keep healthy, stay connected and enjoy the benefits of time in nature,” he said.
The program is being rolled out in stages and is expected to be completed in late 2023.
The works follow the completion of stage one upgrades at Braeside Park, Cardinia Reservoir Park and Greenvale Reservoir Park, and the delivery of new picnic tables made from recycled plastic to 17 parks in early 2022.
Environment Minister Ingrid Stitt said the investment is another example of how the state government is delivering improvements to support the health and wellbeing of Victorians.
