Project Update
We're committed to providing our local community with greater access to safe and accessible public open space. That's why we're upgrading the Pakington Street Reserve to cater for increased usage for the whole community.
We are looking to expand the availability of public open space in the Balaclava and St Kilda areas to provide residents and visitors more opportunities to engage in green open space.
Council’s Places for People: Public Space Strategy 2022 – 2032 identified Pakington Street Reserve as a park that needs to be expanded due to the lack of open space in Balaclava.
The following documents can now be accessed in the document library:
Upgrading the park will ensure continued support of a diverse range of uses and functions, while providing a safe, welcoming environment that supports the physical, social and mental health of the community.
Key features of the concept plan include:
- Native planting
- Lawn
- Seating
- Artistic elements referencing the historical context of the site and its surrounds.
What's happened so far
Community consultation on the draft Concept Plan was conducted from 25 October to 17 November 2023.
We heard from more than 33 community members via:
- An online survey, asking participants for feedback on the draft design.
Community feedback was largely supportive of the draft plan. Feedback respondents liked about the Concept Plan included:
- lawn and the addition of trees for shade and greenery.
- Flood markers.
- Addition of the picnic set seating
