Noble Park has benefitted from the Victorian Government’s Suburban Revitalisation Program, which aims to rejuvenate the centre and speed up the recovery from the effects of the pandemic.
The project has already received $2.1 million to improve public space and amenity while supporting local business and community activity, while another funding round will be offered to implement further initiatives.
There is so much happening in Noble Park at the moment. Designs have been completed for the Leonard Avenue and Buckley Street streetscape revitalisation. Plans to rejuvenate the two streets include upgrading the commercial streetscapes and creating a centre that meets the day to day needs of residents, workers and visitors, while maintaining and enhancing Noble Park’s unique village character.
At the time of writing this column, we were awaiting news on funding for the construction phase. Visit greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/planand-build/works-and-projects to keep up to date.
The design is now complete for the Open Space at 2A Frank Street, works have commenced and are planned for completion in September this year.
Other Noble Park revitalisation initiatives currently in progress include:
- Pedestrian counters at five different locations
- A library lounge feasibility study
- A tree planting plan (for up to 50 new trees)
- An interpretive signage program sharing local stories of people and places iconic to Noble Park
- Three temporary public art pieces under Council’s Transformed Art Program.
Another project that has already been funded under Council’s 2022–23 Capital Works Budget is the upgrade to Kenneth Reserve Pocket Park, which includes the creation of a sensory garden.
Projects recently completed and ready to be enjoyed include upgrades to the Douglas Street streetscape and petanque courts at the Noble Park Community Centre.
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