Quarry Park, Footscray

Project scheduleOctober 2024 - July 2025
Contractor nameMultiworks

Quarry Park is a large municipal reserve located off Farnsworth Avenue in Footscray. The land was a former quarry and then landfill site, which ceased operation in 1988.

To support further improvements to Quarry Park, we’ll be completing capping works required by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from October 2024.

Details of works

Capping involves adding additional layers of compacted early to the top layer of the existing landscape to manage any contamination from previous use of the land as a quarry.

These works will include importing and laying of soil, topsoiling and hydro-seeding, along with the installation of swales and irrigation across approximately 3.25 hectares in the eastern part of the Park.

Timing and impact of works

Works are scheduled to begin in October and are now expected to be complete in July 2025.

As part of the site preparation, the work area will need to be closed to facilitate any asbestos removal, ground preparation and weed removal. There will also be periods of restricted access to the bike track during these works.

In the interests of your safety and that of the workers, please adhere to any signage and follow the instructions of the crew.

Site entry for work vehicles and equipment is planned off Owen Street, where a 10 km/h speed limit will be in place. Signage will be posted in advance and traffic management in place to support safe navigation.

These works will support the implementation of further elements of the Quarry Park Master Plan 2016, which is also scheduled for review as part of the Footscray Park Master Plan Review over the coming months.

Frequently asked questions

How long will the works take?

The works will commence in October and take six months to complete.

Will there be car parking onsite?

The car parking closest to the pump track will be available after 4pm on weekdays and all day on weekends.

The large car park next to the oval and cricket nets will be available to authorised personnel at all times and for general use after 4pm on weekdays and all day on weekends.