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About the park

The Suburban Parks Program is supporting project partners to transform a section of the decommissioned, heritage-listed Main Outfall Sewer pipeline reserve along the Federation Trail. The pipeline reserve will be converted into a green corridor in Melbourne's west, between Lawrie Emmins Reserve and Skeleton Creek near Truganina. The new open space will connect communities, enhance active transport options, manage water sensitively and provide a unique space to meet, play and relax.

Wyndham City Council is managing the project alongside Traditional Owners and project partners Greater Western Water, Melbourne Water and the Department of Transport and Planning.

The long-term vision of Greening the Pipeline is to transform the sewer pipeline reserve into a 27-kilometre park connecting communities from Werribee to the city.

View of the walking trail in the park, with dry shrubbery on each side

Where is the park be located?

The parkland runs along the Federation Trail bike path, about 25 kilometres west of Melbourne's CBD, on Bunurong Country.

Greening the Pipeline map

Greening the pipeline map

When will the park open?

The upgraded Federation Trail, community garden, and open space between Lawrie Emmins Reserve and Skeleton Creek are open for the community to enjoy now. Additional improvements are underway and will be completed during 2024.

Timeline

  1. Government commitment to create a ring of parkland around Melbourne

    November 2018

  2. Planning phase

    Completed 2019–2022

  3. Community consultation

    Completed 2021–2022

  4. Final works

    End of 2024

More information

For more information, visit Wyndham City Council's website.

To request a factsheet, contact the Suburban Parks Program team.

Page last updated: 17/09/24