Streetscaping and a future all-abilities playground in Noble Park have received a $500,000 State grant.
Under the Noble Park Revitalisation Project, the funds will go towards improved amenities in Douglas Street ($310,000) and the playground in Ross Reserve ($190,000).
Greater Dandenong Council has allocated $585,000 and $180,000 to the respective projects.
The all-abilities playground caters for all children and adults, including those with disabilities. It will have spaces for nature play, sensory play and open grass areas.
Works have started and are expected to finish in July.
South Eastern Metropolitan MP Lee Talarmis said the projects put “Noble Park people front and centre”.
“Iit’s an important step in the community’s steady recovery from the effects of the pandemic.”
7 May 2021 11:39am
Noble Park residents can look forward to improved streetscapes and a new local playground, thanks to the state government’s $500,000 investment in the Noble Park Revitalisation Project.
Lee Tarlamis, member for South Eastern Metropolitan, said “projects like the Douglas Street revitalisation project and the all-abilities playground put the needs of Noble Park people front and centre – it’s an important step in the community’s steady recovery from the effects of the pandemic.”
The work will see improvements to amenities on Douglas Street and the development of an all-abilities playground, which will allow children and people with disabilities to play in a safe new space.
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Noble Park residents can look forward to improved streetscapes and a new local playground, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s $500,000 investment in the
Noble Park Revitalisation Project.
The work will see improvements to amenities on Douglas Street and the development of an all-abilities playground, which will allow children and people with disabilities to play in a safe new space.
The Labor Government is investing $310,000 in the streetscape upgrades, and $190,000 in works for the new playground.
Greater Dandenong City Council has also made contributions of $585,000 and $180,000 respectively. Works have started and will be completed in July.
The development of Douglas Street and the construction of the playground will attract visitors to the Noble Park Activity Centre, supporting increased business activity. The playground will have space for nature play, sensory play and open grass areas – making it ideal for all children and adults, including those wi
By Cam Lucadou-Wells
Despite rate capping and a $17 million Covid hit, Greater Dandenong will spend big on capital works in its draft 2021-‘22 budget.
Residential rates bills – including waste charges – will rise on average by $27.60 (up 1.92 per cent).
The median household rates will be $1467.
Meanwhile, commercial businesses get some rates relief – down by an average of 3.9 per cent.
The council’s proposed $63 million capital works program is up by $20 million on 2020-‘21. It is being presented as a stimulus measure.
“Capital spending will stimulate local employment, businesses and suppliers,” chief executive John Bennie stated.
“The budget is one that strikes a good balance between ensuring Council continues to provide operational services and support to the community and a capital spending program to provide much needed local infrastructure.”
By Cam Lucadou-Wells
Wary of running the gauntlet, athletes are giving lanes on Greater Dandenong’s premier track a wide berth.
The Ross Reserve track at Noble Park has fallen into dangerous disrepair, with two elderly members of Springvale Masters Athletics recently tripping and breaking their arms in separate incidents.
The two women were hospitalised as a result of a treacherously uplifted section in lane 4, club spokesperson Claudio Riga said.
“One broke a wrist, one broke an elbow. Both had to have minor surgery and were in plaster.
“My main concern is it’s a health hazard. In fact, we’ve certainly had more than two falls.”