Development of the Hobsons Bay Wetlands Centre will begin this year, with early works planned for HD Graham Reserve in Altona Meadows.
Council has committed $1.5 million for the early works of the centre, which is one of Council's advocacy priorities.
The early works will establish a temporary activity hub for the Hobsons Bay Wetlands Centre while Council continues planning and advocating for the long-term vision for the site.
The early works will include an activity/meeting room for Wetlands Centre volunteers and the community, undercover outdoor activity space, offices, toilets, early landscaping and walking paths.
Council is calling on the state and federal governments to partner with it to bring to life the dream of an urban oasis in Melbourne's west for all Victorians to enjoy.
The local community attended an information session at HD Graham Reserve on Saturday 23 March, where the plans for the early works, as well as the long-term vision for the site, were on display.
Quotes attributable to Mayor of Hobsons Bay, Cr Matt Tyler:
"The Hobsons Bay Wetlands Centre will be one of our city's great assets, and we're getting things started with these early works.
"These works will help us showcase our vision for the site, which will be a state-of-the-art wetlands centre near the internationally recognised Ramsar-listed Cheetham Wetlands.
"When it's finished, the Wetlands Centre will be an incredible environmental education centre and ecotourism hotspot for our region."
Quotes attributable to Dr Marilyn Olliff, Hobsons Bay Wetlands Centre committee chair:
"We are thrilled that Council is supporting our vision for the Wetlands Centre and we look forward to welcoming everyone to this special place where everyone can connect with nature."
