Construction dates: November 2024
From November 2024, the Footscray Park Playspace demolition works will be undertaken.
Works will include:
- Fixtures, structures and items that are reusable will be dismantled and salvaged.
- All remaining elements to be demolished and removed from site.
- All disturbed areas to be reinstated.
- Space to be returned as an open lawn area.
Timing of works
The site will remain closed until January 2025, or until the reinstated areas have properly established.
How will this impact you?
- Crews will be onsite between 7am-5pm Monday to Friday.
- Temporary fencing will be installed around the perimeter of the works area.
- You may notice some associated noise and presence of construction vehicles on Farnsworth Avenue.
- The shared access path will remain open for the duration of works and traffic management will be implemented to enable vehicle access to the site.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the playspace being removed from Footscray Park?
The Footscray Park Playspace, which has been closed since it was inundated by flood waters during the October 2022 flood, will not reopen.
While Council understands the Footscray Park Playspace is much loved by the community, there is concern the physical proximity to the ponds poses an unacceptable risk to public safety, no matter what risk mitigations are put in place.
Council endorsed this decision in December 2023.
Will the playspace be relocated to another location within Footscray Park?
Alternative locations for the Playspace will be explored through the Footscray Park Master Plan process, which will commence following council elections with the Footscray Park Advisory Committee.
Are the demolition works supported by Heritage Victoria?
All works delivered on this site are done so with Heritage Victoria approval.