A former landfill site in Sunshine will begin its transformation into new educational, recreational, cultural, commercial and community facilities thanks to a $500,000 investment from the Albanese Government.
The investment under the Government's urban Precincts and Partnership Program is part of of an $8.8 million investment in projects across Victoria to revitalise urban spaces to meet the needs of growing communities.
The funding for a feasibility study and business case will support planning for the new 74-hectare 'central park' to be located within the Sunshine Priority Precinct and the Albion Quarter urban renewal area.
The park is part of the broader Sunshine Station Precinct Activation.
The Brimbank council has established a coalition of partners, including neighbouring residents, stakeholders, advisors, government department and agencies, elected government officials, and the Brimbank Youth Council.
This funding demonstrates the commitment of the Albanese Government to value to voices of locals and develop partnerships that will help build Australia's future in the long term.
Quotes attributable to Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King:
"The Albanese Government's urban Precincts and Partnerships Program is about reusing and reimagining urban space.
"This funding is the first critical step in transforming this site to better serve the people who live here."
Quotes attributable to Member for Fraser, Daniel Mulino:
"The Albanese government's commitment of $500,000 towards Energy Park is a big step towards the development of this important space.
"The development of Energy Park will provide the community with a substantial increase in public spaces and recreational facilities. Ultimately it could also be a site for grid scale clean energy."
