The bluestone seawall at Point Gellibrand Coastal Heritage Park in Williamstown has been restored.
Environment Minister Ingrid Stitt announced the repairs had been delivered as part of the $21 million Urban Parks Active Wellbeing Program which is upgrading facilities at 21 parks across Melbourne.
Point Gellibrand Coastal Heritage Park is the state’s first permanent European settlement and seaport making it a significant heritage site.
Visitors can explore the maritime history of Timeball Tower, retrace Ned Kelly’s steps along Battery Road, and enjoy the views across the bay.
The Urban Parks Active Wellbeing Program is also delivering an extension to the Bay Trail at Point Cook, enabling a continuous journey for the community to walk, run and cycle from Williamstown to Point Cook Coastal Park.
Parks Victoria is working closely with Aveo Group, which is delivering an adjoining section of the Bay Trail extension.
When complete, the new section of trail will provide a faster, safer, off-road journey for pedestrians and cyclists, reducing a 3.8 kilometre detour down to just over 400 metres.
Williamstown MP Melissa Horne said, “This project will ensure people get the most out of their visit at Point Gellibrand Coastal Heritage Park and can continue to enjoy the beautiful views of the bay for years to come”.
