Winter is upon us, but don’t let that stop you from enjoying the open spaces available across Greater Dandenong.
One of the newest parks in Yarraman Ward is the pocket park at 218 Railway Parade. Council bought the site in 2020 with plans to turn it into a green space for the locals to enjoy. In 2023 we undertook community consultation to find out what people wanted, and the park is now an inviting space that is open to all.
You asked for seating and picnic facilities, as well as some equipment to engage with children and families. Some exercise equipment has been installed. We will consider funding in future budgets to install a children’s playground. The parks team were able to retain many of the existing trees, which means the park is well shaded with a mature canopy.
Great parklands help to make our city look beautiful, but sometimes dumped rubbish can make our streets look messy and uninviting. It can also be harmful to the environment. Did you know we offer each household a free hard waste collection each year?
Book in a collection and find out what you can put out. If you have good quality items, consider dropping them at our next Reuse and Recycle Drop Off Day at Greaves Reserve on Saturday 23 August, from 8am–1pm. Items collected at these events are donated to charity or recycled and made into new items.
If you see dumped rubbish you can report it to Council via our website, the Snap Send Solve app on your smartphone or by phoning our customer service centre on 8571 1000.
If you would like to talk to me about any local issues, please reach out via email Phillip.Danh@cgd.vic.gov.au or phone me on 0473 482 153.
